New Morning is an experienced non-profit organization [501(c)3] that has provided a safety net of services to troubled youth and their families on the Western Slope of El Dorado County since 1970. Over 30 staff members provide a full range of services addressing family dysfunction.

These services include the 24-hour Children's Shelter, alcohol and drug treatment for adolescents, counseling and support for pregnant and parenting teens, and counseling for high-risk youth (youth who are abused, suicidal, experiencing school failure, runaway or thrown out of their home, or engaging in delinquent behavior).

New Morning's therapists are among the highest-trained in the community, holding licenses as Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. In 2008, New Morning provided counseling and other services to over 2,000 young people at over 20 sites throughout the Western Slope of El Dorado County.

New Morning meets many rigorous quality standards, including certifications as a State of California alcohol and drug treatment provider, a Short-Doyle Mental Health Medi-Cal provider, and an Alcohol/Drug Medi-Cal provider. The Children's Shelter falls under the purview of California Community Care Licensing and the State Foster Care Rates Bureau.

New Morning takes an active role in many local, regional and national coalitions, including the Child Abuse Prevention Council, Healthy Start, the School Attendance Review Board, the Western States Youth Services Network, the California Coalition for Youth, the National Network for Youth, and the National Runaway Switchboard.

Employment Opportunities

New Morning Youth and Family Services offers a great environment and unique opportunities for persons interested in serving the youth of El Dorado County. As an agency dedicated to helping children and their families, New Morning understands the importance of flexibility to allow employees to meet family obligations. New Morning offers a variety of health plans, flexible work schedules and even 10, 11 and 12-month work agreements.

Training is a priority, too. With a clinical team comprised of intern and licensed Marriage Family Therapists and associate and licensed Clinical Social Workers, New Morning is committed to offering appropriate clinical supervision and ample opportunities for ongoing training to help our staff achieve and maintain licensure. New Morning works with staff to ensure the highest quality of mental health care for our clients.

For more information about employment opportunities with New Morning Youth & Family Services, please contact us directly.

New Morning Board of Directors

New Morning’s Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated group of community leaders who volunteer their time to help build a safe, nurturing environment for children in El Dorado County.

President
George Nielsen, Chief
Placerville Police Department
Placerville

Vice President
Judy Morris
Camino

Treasurer
Cathy Bean
Deputy Superintendent, El Dorado County Office of Education

Secretary
James Ramos
Oro Viara Vineyard
Placerville

Brad Clark
Attorney at Law
Placerville

Michael Cozakas
Founder, Eagles Heart Charity
El Dorado Hills

Dolores Garcia
CPA
Placerville

Carl Hagen
Insurance Agent
Placerville

Brigitte Issel
President, Education Express
Placerville

Sara Jurrens
Producer/Writer, Fox 40 News
Cameron Park

John M. Mooney, D.C.
Chiropractor
Placerville

Sam Muscarello
Branch Manager
River City Bank

Jeff Neves
Sheriff
El Dorado County

Carol Osborne
Camino

Richard Parsons
Co-Director
Pacific AP Institute

David J. Thomas
Medical-Operations Manager
Robinson's Pharmacy

Donald E. Vanderkar
Civil/Environmental Engineer, Ret.
Placerville

William Wright
Attorney at Law
Cameron Park