Description: 8/10/22 - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspxAID=5048On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act (PACT Act) into law.The Nevada County Veterans Services Office (NCVSO) has been planning for the passage of this bill since June 2022. Not all elements of this new bill take effect immediately and most elements will be phased in over the next few years. However, if you served in the US Military and were exposed to environmental hazards, you are encouraged to contact the NCVSO to determine if you may be entitled to benefits.Contact David West, Nevada County Veterans Service Officer, at (530) 265-1446 or david.west@co.nevada.ca.us. The Nevada County Veteran's Services Office, located at 988 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, is open from 8am to noon and 1-5pm, Mon-Fri.---------------------Assists veterans, survivors, and dependents in obtaining Federal, State, and local benefits accrued through active duty military service. Provides information and referral for both service members and their families about military specific resources. ---------------------This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.
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