Services and Government Mariposa County Region

Business Permits - CalGOLD provides lists of permits, licences, and requirements you need for your business from all levels of government, with contact information for county, state, and federal agencies; permit listings are specific to business type and location in California

Census Information - population, business, and geography data for Mariposa County from the 2000 Census

Chamber of Commerce - countywide organization working to assist and promote the businesses of members and participate in activities and events in Mariposa County

Community Link - connects people with services and opportunities in Mariposa County; the information is free, detailed, and updated continuously

County of Mariposa government - information and contacts for departments of local county government and administration

Fire Safe Council - nonprofit community partnership of residents, property owners, businesses, and agencies working together to reduce our vulnerability to the threat of wildfire

Fire Science & Wildfires in California - comprehensive source for information on fire science and wildfires in California; created by MCUSD Library Media Services to support Mariposa firefighters and firefighting agencies

Golden Chain Council of the Mother Lode - Mariposa County recreation and business information from association of tourism-related businesses along the Mother Lode Highway Route 49

Highway Conditions in Mariposa County - current highway construction, controls and closures

Upper Merced River Watershed Council - alliance of community, business, and government leaders in the region of the Merced River drainage organized for cooperative resource planning

Veterans Services - information on services available to Mariposa County veterans, plus links to military sites, service organizations, state and federal veterans affairs sites

Visitors Bureau - information on visiting, traveling, and recreation in Mariposa County

Yellow Pages - directory of services and businesses in Mariposa County area

Yosemite Region Information - travel and recreation information in the Yosemite region

Families & Children
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - hotlines and contact information for shelters, programs, and services for victims and batterers

First 5 / Children and Families Commission - implements the mission, services, and programs of First 5 of Mariposa County, through funding priorities and disbursement of Proposition 10 funds

Head Start - Madera/Mariposa Region - serves low-income children, ages 3 to 4.9, through social, health, nutrition and education services

Heartland Opportunity Center - offers ADP program that provides social, recreational, educational, and vocational services to adults with mental, physical or emotional disabilities

ICES Infant/Child Enrichment Services - local public nonprofit organization that provides a variety of child care resources and services to families and child care providers

Mariposa Local Child Care Planning Council - click on Links for the Council's list of local resources and services available to families with children

Mariposa Safe Families - nonprofit organization promoting safe and healthy families by helping build community and deliver services in Mariposa County; coordinates community efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse

Mountain Crisis Services - offers services to individuals and families who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, including emergency shelter and a 24-hour crisis hotline

Healthcare
John C Fremont Healthcare District - local health care services and hospital facilities

MACT Health Board - operates health care facilities in Mariposa, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties; available to all American Indians and family members; services conducted in an atmosphere that respects and supports Native American traditions, values and beliefs

Mariposa County Health Department - public health clinics and testing schedules, current health issues, and contact information for Health Officer, services, and programs

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