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FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
a stronger community. Cafés typically meet monthly, with a meal & childcare provided free of charge.
Butte. facebook.com/butteparentcafe. (530) 899-4940.
Shasta County. shastacapcc.org. (530) 242-2020.
Parenting Perspectives. Through a 4-week online or DVD Conscious Parenting course, 25 workshops, or through Skype sessions with LCSW Lauren Bondy, parents learn about the importance of self-care to be the best parents they can be. parentingperspec- tives.com.(847) 562-9503.
TAPP Teen Services; Butte & Shasta Coun- ties. A free and voluntary case management program for pregnant & parenting teens (including teen fathers). Program helps ensure the health and well-being of teen parents and their children by connecting families with appropriate services and being a support and advocate for the family. nvcss. org/programs/tapp-teen-services.
Butte County. (530) 345-1600 x 21080.
Shasta County. (530) 247-3329.
The Post Institute. Publisher of love-based, family-centered information for parents with adopted, foster & diagnosed children. Their unique approach to managing disruptive behaviors empowers parents of children with trauma histories to create a healing environ- ment in the home. postinstitute.com. Verywell Family. Know you’re not alone! Read articles & blogs about relevant parenting topics ranging from pregnancy to disciplining older children. Includes tips for parenting twins or other multiples. verywellfamily.com.
BUTTE COUNTY
Apple Blossom Baby Practical Parent- ing Class; Chico. Parenting topics rotate monthly. Class typically happens once per month on Sat, 5-6pm. Donations optional. 977 East Ave, Ste. 90. (530) 345-1617.
Butte College Foster Kinship Care Edu- cation Program; Chico. Offers family & par- enting enrichment classes for both foster & non-foster parents. Learn about Multi-Level Anger Management, 6 Core Strengths for Healthy Childhood Development, Parenting With Dignity, Active Parenting of Teens, Nur- turing Parenting Program, Parenting From the Inside Out as well as other trainings. Open & free to anyone in the communi-
ty. butte.edu/fosterkinship 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 897-6235.
SHASTA COUNTY
Bridges To School Success Parenting Sup- port through Shasta County Office Of Ed- ucation. Several, free, online groups to help ease tension and make parenting easier during he pandemic.(530) 225-0350. https:// www.shastacoe.org/instructional-ser- vices-division/early-childhood-services-de- partment/bridges-to-school-success
Bright Futures; Burney. Offers classes, activities & support to strengthen families. Includes in-home English learning for Spanish speaking residents. (530) 335- 4600. www.burneytccn.org
Discipline That Works; Redding. Triple P-based (Positive Parenting Program) help for parents of children of all ages. Drop-in for group discussion, tips provided by early childhood professionals. Free childcare. Provided by the Bridges to School Success
Program. (530) 225-0350.
Dr. Kathleen Riley HeartMath Certified Trainer; Redding. Learn resilience through the intelligence of the heart, opening up to authenticity & intention. Resilience is the capacity to prepare for, recover from & adapt in the face of stress, challenge or ad- versity. drkathleenriley.com. 169 Hartnell Ave., Ste. 207. (530) 355-5080.
Help Me Grow Shasta; Shasta Coun-
ty. Helps parents find answers to their questions about their child’s behavior, development & learning. Provides an easy connection to resources. 211norcal.org/ shasta/help-me-grow.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P); Shasta County. Triple P offers parents helpful information for working with common parenting issues such as tantrums, disobe- dience & bedtime drama. triplepshasta.com. (855) 275-8109.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Family & Community Resource Centers. These local hubs provide ongoing support in parenting & other important factors to family life. Contact the center in your area for a schedule of activities. first5siskiyou.org/fami- ly-and-community-resource-centers-projects.
Dunsmuir Community Resource Center.
facebook.com/dunsmuir.crc. 95840 Dun- smuir Ave. (530) 235-4400.
Happy Camp Community Center. happyc- ampcc.org. 38 Park Way. (530) 493-5117. HUB Communities Family Resource Center; Montague. 310 S. 13th St.
(530) 459-3481.
Mount Shasta Community Resource Center. mtshastacrc.com. 109 E. Lake St. (530) 926-1400.
Scott Valley Family Resource Center; Fort Jones. facebook.com/scottvalleyfami- lyresourcenter 11920 Main St.
(530) 468-2450.
Family & Community Resource Center; Weed. facebook.com/FCRCWeed.
260 Main St. (530) 938-9914.
Yreka Community Resource Center. face- book.com/yrekacommunityresource- center. 201 S. Broadway St.
(530) 842-1313.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Nurturing Parenting Classes; Red Bluff. Supports parents & children ages 5-12. Helps build healthy & caring families. Thurs, 3-5pm. Dinner provided. Free., Bridgeway Community Church. 345 David Ave. bridge- waycommunitychurch.net. (530) 527-0543.
PLAYGROUPS
For information about additional local playgroups, also see Family & Community Resource Centers in this section.
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Hike it Baby; Multiple counties. A non-prof- it with a mission to connect families with babies and young children to the outdoors and each other. Join a hike group near you!
Butte County Branch: community.hikeit- baby.com/branches/butte-county/ Shasta County Branch: community.hikeit- baby.com/branches/shasta-county-ca/
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Mothers’ Club. Offers weekly play- groups (grouped by age), monthly craft project, play date outings and activities for kids & parents. Low annual membership fee. chicomothersclub.org.
Circle Time; Chico. Creative parent-child activities for infants & preschoolers (siblings welcome too). Includes songs, flannel boards, stories, music, dancing and parachute play. Free sessions on Mon, 3:15pm; Tue & Thurs., 9:15am. Apple Blossom Baby, 977 East Ave, Ste.. 90. (530) 345-1617.
Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. The entire gym at Athletic Horizons is open for preschool play. For ages walking-5 with an adult (maximum 2 kids per adult). 1st & 3rd Fri., 10am-12pm. $15 (members $5), siblings +$1. 415 Otterson Dr. Ste. 70. (530) 893- 4967. athletichorizons.com.
Sunny Garden Montessori Indoor Play; Chico. Offers drop-in family play time for caregivers & children ages 0-5. Fun, self-di- rected, learning-focused setting. Children en- joy hands-on activities and meet new friends. Caregivers socialize too. Drop-in play times: Mon-Fri., 10am-2pm; Offering subscription play boxes while site is temporarily closed. sunnygardenchico.com. 2801 Godman Ave. (530) 343-3101.
SHASTA COUNTY
Little Explorers; Redding. Weekly activi- ties for ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Thurs., 10am. Free with admission to Turtle Bay. Caregivers free with child admission. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 243-8850.
TEHAMA COUNTY
School Readiness Playgroup; Corning, Los Molinos, Cottonwood & Red Bluff. Fun play- group for ages 0-5 held during the school year. Children explore with crafts, rhymes, songs and reading. Offers age-related de- velopmental information about your child. Held at various locations. (530) 527-5811.
POST-ADOPTION RESOURCES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Lilliput Children’s Services; Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama & other counties. Provides support and discussion groups, family consultation, resource libraries and trainings, social events, family camps and more for families post-adoption. lilliput.org.
Chico. 289 Rio Lindo Dr. (530) 896-1920. Redding. 2580 Victor Ave., Ste. C. (530) 722-9092.
SINGLE PARENTING RESOURCES
Kids’Turn Shasta-Cascade; Redding. Nonprofit organization offering support to families going through separation or divorce. Whole-family six-week workshop series helps parents & children adjust to changing roles. Children attend a developmentally appro-
priate group class while parents attend adult session focused on developing a healthy, changing relationship with their children. Free. kidsturnredding.org. (530) 244-5749. Specifically for Kids. This KidsHealth article offers children advice on living with a single parent. Let them read it and then have a heart-to-heart about feelings and con- cerns. kidshealth.org.
Tehama County Child Support Services; Red Bluff. Staff are trained professionals who can help you open a case, establish a child support order, determine paternity and modify or enforce your order. tehamachild- support.org. 1005 Vista Way, Ste. A. (866) 901-3212.
TOY SHOPS: SPECIALTY & LOCALLY OWNED
BUTTE COUNTY
Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Offers popular and hard-to-find new items, unique locally crafted treasures and high-quality resale products. appleblossombaby.com. 977 East Ave, Ste. 90. (530) 345-1617.
Bird in Hand; Chico. A store filled with toys, art kits and more. birdinhand.com. 320 Broadway St. (530) 893-0545.
Bloom Box; Chico. A local subscription based toy rental service for children under 5, Bloom Box will be personally delivered to your door weekly if you live in Chico. Out of the area families call for info. Each box has up to 4 toys, games, and puzzles – custom curated by Kristy, owner of Sunny Garden Montessori based on your child’s interests and develop- mental milestones. Keep the items they love for up to 4 weeks, or exchange them weekly for something new! sunnygardenchico.com. 2801 Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530) 343-3101. Little Red Hen Gift Shop; Chico. Offers children’s pretend play items, fun games,
arts & craft supplies, kids décor, educational items, books and toys, including toys made from recycled materials. littleredhen.org. 897 E. 20th St., Ste. B. (530) 897-0100.
Little Red Hen Kids & Kitchen; Chico. In- cludes kids’ pretend kitchen items, kid-friend- ly cooking tools & utensils and fun kitch- en-related games and toys. littleredhen. org. 959 East Ave. (530) 894-1300.
Made in Chico. Offers locally made
gifts and more, including baby
items. madeinchicostore.com. 127 W. 3rd St. (530) 894-7009.
Sweet Chico Confections. A locally owned, old-fashioned sweets and toy shop. Find handmade gelato in store or at Thursday Night Farmers Market in Chico. Hold birthday parties at the shop’s Cele- bration Suite or sweeten a wedding with
a candy buffet or favors. sweetchico.com. 121 W. Third St. (530) 332-9866.
The Creative Apple; Chico. Offers a wide ar- ray of educational toys and materials to help young minds grow. creativeapplechico.com. 2201 Pillsbury Rd., Ste. 182. (530) 345-0122.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
McCloud River Mercantile; McCloud. Specialty toys, puzzles and collectibles, plus adorable clothing, hats and blan- kets. mccloudmercantile.com. 241 Main St. (530) 964-2602.
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