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SPECIAL NEEDS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
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GENERAL RESOURCES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Autism LifeSpan; Chico. Serving 9 North- ern California counties. Supports individu- als with developmental disabilities & their families. The resource office includes a lending library with more than 500 books, videos, DVDs & curriculum materials spanning the autism spectrum. Provides families, individuals, educators, and other professionals with information and re- sources. Also offers trainings and monthly parent support group. autismlifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530)897-0900. Autism Speaks. An organization that helps families recognize early signs of autism and seek early intervention to im- prove learning, communication and social skills. autismspeaks.org. (888)288-4762. Autism Support Network. A free online community that connects thousands of families to support each other. Strategies
& guides for managing autism. Provides
a search feature to find support near you. Search “Autism Support Network” on Facebook.
Braille & Talking Book Library; serving Northern California. A free service that loans braille & audiobooks & playback equipment by mail to eligible Northern California residents who are unable to read standard print materials due to blindness, low vision or physical disabilities. Library. ca.gov. btbl@library.ca.gov. (916)654-0640. California Children’s Services. A state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to age 21 can get the health care and services they need. dhcs.ca.gov. Butte. (530)552-3891.
Shasta. For Partnership Health Members with CCS, call (800)863-4155. Non- Partner- ship clients with last names starting with A-G and T-Z call (530)229-8436. Last names starting with H- S call (530)229- 8107.
Siskiyou. (530)841-2132.
Tehama. (530)527-6824.
California MENTOR. The Family Home Agency (FHA) programs matches adults with intellectual and developmental dis- abilities who want to be part of the com- munity with nurturing caregivers called Mentors. In a Mentor’s home, individuals can develop relationships that help them grow and receive support while gaining valuable life skills. Serves individuals referred by Far Northern Regional Center. To find out more about the services or how to become a Mentor, visit ca-mentor.com. (530)221-9911.
California State Department of Rehabili- tation. Serving all upper CA counties. Helps individuals with physical, mental, emotional or learning disabilities go to work for the first time or return to work. Job training & placement, adaptive technology, vocational
counseling, help with transportation & more. By application. dor.ca.gov.
Butte Co; Chico. 1370 E. Lassen Ave. Suite 110. (530)895-5507.
Shasta Co; Redding. 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Ste. 100. (530)224-4708.
Siskiyou Co; Yreka. 500 N. Main St. (530)842-1662.
Tehama Co; Red Bluff. 705 Pine St. (530)529-4270.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance; Answers, support and assistance for parents of children with cerebral palsy. Information and resources for everything from financial assistance to medical equipment. Medical information on the site has been medically reviewed by board certified physicians. cerebralpalsyguidance.com.
Children’s Craniofacial Association. A national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial con- ditions. Annual family retreat and local meetups around the country. ccakids.org. (800)535-3643.
Disability Action Center of Northern California; Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou & Tehama Counties. Serving the needs of people with disabilities since 1980. Advocacy, peer advising, information & referrals, housing strategies, assistive technology, dura-
ble medical equipment reuse program, volunteer opportunities, vision resources & traumatic brain injuries program. Offers
voice options & senior communications program (social media), for all ages, fami- lies & individuals. actionctr.org.
Chico. 1161 East Ave. (530)893-8527. Redding. 2453 Athens Ave. (530)242-8550. Disability Rights of CA; Education and community outreach, self-advocacy help, legal advice or representation. disability- rightsca.org.
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network;
DSDN supports parents who have recently received a diagnosis for their child or unborn baby and connects them to other families. Resources, education, and sup- port for parents and caregivers of a loved one with Down syndrome. (612)460-0765. dsdiagnosisnetwork.org.
Down Syndrome Information Alliance (DSIA); Serving Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Shasta, Solano and Sutter counties. Support, referrals and resources to empower individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. downsyndromeinfo.org. (916)658-1686. info@downsyndromeinfo. org.
Extended School Year (ESY). Special education and related services provided to a student with a disability beyond the regular school year in accordance with their IEP. The need for ESY services must be determined annually on an individual basis by the Individual Education Program (IEP) team. Contact your school for more information and availability.
Far Northern Regional Center. In upper
CA counties, serving individuals with developmental disabilities & their families. Services and support to allow a person with developmental disabilities to live a meaningful and productive life. Referrals to services & support for infants to adults. farnorthernrc.org.
Chico. 1377 East Lassen Ave. (530)895- 8633.
Redding. 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Ste. 319. (530)222-4791.
Mt. Shasta. 421 Chestnut St. (530)222- 4791.
Lake Almanor. 401 Peninsula Dr., Ste. 2. (530)257-5516.
All mail must be directed to P.O. Box 492418, Redding, CA 96049.
Head Start/Early Head Start. Support for children ages 5 & under with special needs & their parents. To find a program in your area, use the Head Start Locator online or call a local office in your county. eclkc.ohs. acf.hhs.gov. (866)763-6481.
Homeschool Association of California (HSC) Special Needs Homeschooling Information. Volunteer contact person for general information about homeschooling kids with special needs. hsc.org. (888)472- 4440.
In-Home Support Services. California will pay parents of minor children as providers. To qualify, a child must have an undeniable level of need & documentation from a physician or regional center. In a 2-parent household, 1 parent must be working
or enrolled full time in an educational program for the other parent to be paid
as a provider. The provider parent must prove inability to maintain employment due to the needs of the child. cdss.ca.gov/ In-Home-Supportive-Services.
Medi-Cal & Medicaid Waivers. Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, offers waiv- ers to specific groups of individuals based on specific geographic areas of the state & provides medical coverage to individuals who may not otherwise be eligible under Medicaid rules. search “Medi-Cal Waivers“ on dhcs.ca.gov.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. nami.org/home. (703)524-7600. Lo- cal chapters: Butte (530)894-8551, Shasta: (530)691-4450.
National Association for Down Syn- drome (NADS). The oldest Down syn- drome advocacy organization in the coun- try. Helps people with Down syndrome reach their full potential. Offers prenatal information for parents expecting a child with Down syndrome. nads.org.
National Organization for Rare Disor- ders (NORD); A database and resource center for people who are living with
or have loved ones with a rare disease. rarediseases.org. (800)999-6673.
Northern California Center on Deafness; North Highland. Serves clients in Shas-
ta, Butte, Siskiyoum Glenn and Tehama counties by providing communication services; counseling; advocacy, services; independent living skills instruction; job
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