Field Services is a program offered by the California Preservation Foundation, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to provide on-site technical assistance and direct support to property owners, developers, local officials, local organizations and others with information and tools essential for successful preservation projects and initiatives.
The goal of the Field Services program is to provide assistance at no cost to communities comprised of local governments with limited time, budget, personnel and expertise to create effective preservation policies and encourage the incorporation of historic preservation into community planning through increased advocacy and education statewide.
The Field Services Director can help to:
- Assess local preservation needs;
- Coordinate alliances and develop partnerships;
- Provide guidance on solution based strategies;
- Interact locally to provide on-site assistance;
- Convene meetings, workshops, presentations, etc., to assist with advocacy and education efforts in local communities; and
- Provide linkages to consultants, informational resources, and potential financial sources.
The California Preservation Foundation also maintains close working relationships with the State Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks, National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service and hundreds of design professionals throughout California. 
