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SPECIAL NEEDS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025
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GENERAL RESOURCES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Little Red Hen Lifespan Center; Chico. Serving 9 Northern California counties. Supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The resource office includes a lending library with more than 500 books, videos, DVDs and curriculum materials spanning the autism spectrum. Provides families, individuals, educators, and other professionals with information and resources. Also offers trainings and monthly parent support group. autismlifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Suite 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 and 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 and audiobooks and 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. Search “CCS” on dhcs.ca.gov.
Butte: (530)552-3891.
Shasta: For Partnership Health Mem- bers with CCS, call (800)863-4155.
Non- Partnership 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 programs match adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to be part of the community with nurturing caregivers called Mentors. In a Mentor’s home, individuals can devel- op 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 Reha- bilitation. 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 and placement, adaptive technology, vocational counseling, help with transportation & more. By applica- tion. 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.
Camp Ronald McDonald; Susanville. Provides confidence building experiences for children who are at risk, disadvantaged and/or living with physical, developmen- tal or emotional disabilities. Registration opens Jan 1. Financial aid available. Rmhcnc.org. jkahn@rmhcnc.org. (916)734- 4230.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance. Answers, sup- port 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.
COMPASS; Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Butte, Trinity Counties. Helps adults with develop- mental disabilities live interdependently in their own homes through services that in- clude supported living, independent living and coordinated family support. Our staff walk beside our clients, offering education on choices and life skills or companionship and personal care. Our service empowers our clients to make decisions about how and where they live their lives. compass- cares.com . (530)242-8580.
Disability Action Center of Northern California; Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou and Teha- ma Counties. Serving the needs of people with disabilities since 1980. Advocacy, peer advising, information and referrals, hous- ing strategies, assistive technology, dura- ble medical equipment reuse program, volunteer opportunities, vision resources and traumatic brain injuries program. Of- fers voice options and senior communica- tions program (social media), for all ages, families and individuals. actionctr.org.
Chico: 1161 East Ave. (530)893-8527. Redding: 2440 Athens Ave. (530)242- 8550.
Mt. Shasta: By appointment only. 109 E. Lake St. (530)242-8550.
Yreka: By appointment only. 201 S.
Broadway St. (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 re- sources to empower individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the communi- ty. downsyndromeinfo.org. (916)658-1686. info@downsyndromeinfo.org.
Extended School Year (ESY). Special education and related services provided
to students with disabilities 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. Serving
9 counties in the North-Eastern most part of CA. FNRC partners with persons with developmental disabilities to live how they choose as equal and valued members of the community. Referrals for services and supports from birth through adulthood: farnorthernrc.org; (530)332-1529. Send mail to P.O. Box 492418, Redding, CA 96049.
Redding: 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 114. (530)222-4791.
Chico: 1377 East Lassen Ave. (530)895- 8633.
Satellite Offices: Red Bluff, Lake Almanor,
Mt Shasta and Yreka
Hands Across Humanity. Dedicated to providing support, education, advoca-
cy and funding research for health and disability-related topics. The funds raised make possible innovative health research and publications by healthcare profes- sionals. Supports research to improve
A FULLY LICENSED DAY HEALTH FACILITY WITH SKILLED NURSING.
Providing nursing, therapeutic, and enrichment activities in a comfortable home-like setting. • Full & Part Time Care Options. • Overnight Respite Care.
New locations to serve your family:
Redding Brittany
Redding Pacific
4165 Brittany Dr.
2760 Pacific Ave.
Redding Chinook
Red Bluff
(COMING SOON): 285 Gilmore Rd.
4322 Chinook Dr.
(530) 605-4866 • www.ridgelinepediatric.com
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• Talking to your child about the things they have done
PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS
Providing Early Intervention services in Northern California for over 40 years
Parentinfantprograms.com