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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT
Shasta Strengthening Families; Redding. An award-winning group of agencies and organizations working together to create a connected community of safe and thriving families by building hope and resilience. Of- fers ACE presentations, community events and classes to educate the public about the effects and impact of childhood trauma and provides resources to break the cycle and help Shasta County families heal. Links to many orgs providing resources for parents and youth. shastastrengtheningfamilies.org. TAPP; Redding. Open to parents under the age of 22 who are either pregnant or parent- ing. Based on a national model, helps teens get their children off to a healthy start and helps support the parent in their own per- sonal goals. Includes home visits and service referrals from trained staff. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services. nvcss.org/pro- grams/tapp-teen-services. 2400 Washington Ave Redding. 530-247-3329.
Tri County Community Center (Inter- mountain Community Center); Burney. Family support, resources and services for eastern Shasta County. Early bird dropoff childcare, preschool, daycare, after school and summer programs. Parent education and support, English learners program, many more family resources. burneytccn. org. 37477 Main St. (530)335-4600.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center; Red- ding. This multicultural community center empowers disadvantaged and at-risk youth through programs that cultivate moral, community and intellectual development. In a supportive environment, youth develop skill sets, connect with new educational
and recreation opportunities and forge a better sense of self. cityofredding.org. 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Boys & Girls Club of the Siskiyous; Mount Shasta. After school program that includes STEM, gardening, homework assistance, sports, games and the arts, including pottery, painting and graphics. Committed to achiev- ing priority outcomes for youth: Academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Bgcgreatershasta.org. K-3rd at Mount Shasta Elementary School, 501 Cedar St. (530)560-4839. Grades 4-8 Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center; Dunsmuir. Offers playgroups ages birth-5, parenting workshops, application assistance for CalFresh, Medi-cal, GNF utility assistance, food pantry, community garden, gardening and nutritional programs, mental health resources. siskiyoucrc.org/dunsmuir. 5840 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400.
Family & Community Resource Center; Weed. Offers playgroups birth-5, parenting workshops, mental health resources, Dolly Parton Imagination Library and free books, developmental screenings, family fun events, senior services and programs that cover topics of parenting, education, literacy and nutrition. siskiyoucrc.org/weed. 260 Main St. (530)938-9914.
Happy Camp Community Center; Happy Camp. Offers First5 Literacy events and playgroups, parenting classes, mental health referrals, CalFresh and utility applica- tion assistance, emergency food program,
farmers market, Market Match program to double SNAP food benefits, mental health referrals. happycampcc.org. 38 Park Way. (530)493-5117.
Help Me Grow Siskiyou; Siskiyou Coun-
ty. Ages & Stages Questionnaire home developmental screenings. Helps parents find answers to their questions about their child’s behavior, development and learning. Provides an easy connection to resources. first5siskiyou.org/help-me-grow-siskiyou. HUB Communities Family Resource Center; Montague. Offers application assistance, resume help, home searches and resources for rent and mortgage assistance, parenting classes for families in recovery, playgroups on Wed, utility assistance and more. siskiyoucrc.org/montague. 310 S. 13th St. (530)459-3481.
Mount Shasta Community Resource Cen- ter; Mount Shasta. Offers many playgroups, parenting classes and more. mtshastacrc. com. 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.
Scott Valley Family Resource Center;
Fort Jones. Offers parenting workshops, playgroups, financial referrals and preven- tion education. siskiyoucrc.org/scott-valley. 11920 Main St. (530)468-2450.
Siskiyou Child Care Council; Weed. Preschool program and child care referrals. Also offers a lending library of toys and resource materials related to child develop- ment for parents, childcare providers and others working with children. Free trainings for experienced, new and potential family childcare home providers. siskiyouchild- care.org. info@siskiyouchildcare.org. 170 Boles St. (530)938-2793.
Siskiyou Family YMCA; Yreka. Offers seasonal programs for kids. Youth arts
and performance, summer enrichment program, young musicians program, year round dance program. siskiyouymca.org. 350 N. Foothill Dr. (530)842-9622. Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center; Tulelake. Resources and services for Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Offers playgroups, women’s and girls’ circle, CalFresh and ener- gy assistance applications, Dress for Success clothing and resume assistance, translator help, family law assistance, new parenting
kits, computer, fax, internet access, adult and youth drop in center, mental health services, meals on wheels for seniors and produce giveaway on 1st & 3rd Thurs. each month. 810 Main St. (530)667-2147.
Yreka Community Resource Center. Offers playgroups birth-5, parenting classes, Dolly Parton Imagination Library and free books, mental health resources, commodities food giveaways, New to You thrift store. siskiyoucrc.org/yreka. 201 S. Broadway St. (530)842-1313.
FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
California Department of Social Services Adoptions; Colusa, Glenn, Siskiyou, Sutter Counties and more. Adoptive families are es- pecially needed for sibling groups and older children. Adoptive parents support groups offered. cdss.ca.gov/adoptions, search CDSS Regional Offices for Chico Regional Office listing. 520 Cohasset Rd., Suite 140. (530)895-6143.
Children First Foster Family Agency; Shasta and Siskiyou Counties. Private, non- profit organization dedicated to helping change lives by providing a safe place for children to heal in a culture of love, accep- tance and consistency. childrenfirstffa.com.
Red Bluff. 590 Antelope Blvd. Building B, Suite 20. (530)443-8775.
Redding. 2608 Victor Ave., Suite A. (530)364-5264.
Yreka. 544 N. Main St., Suite 4. (530)684-
5371.
Children’s Hope Foster Family Agency; Gridley. Serves 12 North State counties in- cluding Butte, Glenn and Tehama. Provides a wide variety of services and support to foster parents and children. Mission is to provide hope and nurturing guidance to our resource parents, foster children and transition age youth through compassion- ate professional services. childrenshopeffa. org. 567 Virginia St. (530)846-4955.
Court Appointed Special Advocates Association (CASA); Redding. Serves Butte, Glenn, Shasta and Tehama counties. Sup- ports and promotes court-appointed volun- teer advocacy so every abused or neglected child in the United States can be safe, have a permanent home and thrive. national- casagal.org for info on the CASA program. nvcss.org/casa/ for info on Butte, Glenn, Shasta and Tehama county programs.
Butte, Glenn counties: 10 Independence Circle, Chico. (530)342-4619.
Shasta County: 2400 Washington Ave., Redding. (530)254-CASA.
Tehama County: 646 Antelope Blvd. Suite
25, Red Bluff. (530)526-5286. Environmental Alternatives. 15 counties served. A nonprofit corporation providing a variety of residential services to neglected, abused and delinquent children. Programs include foster care, group homes and transi- tional housing ea.org. (800)655-8350.
Sierra Nevada Connections; Serving all California counties. Non-profit, commu- nity-based family services agency that provides foster and adoption services in Chico, California. Focus is on formulating healthy, stable and loving relationships between Foster Youth and Resource Fam- ilies. In addition to Foster Care services, families are also licensed and trained for potential future adoption. Other services include therapy and behavioral treatment, which are integrated into the program for both families and clients. sierranc.org. 2550 Floral Ave Suite #20, Chico. (530)895-1110. The Post Institute; Nationwide. Publisher of love-based, family-centered information for parents with adopted, foster and diagnosed children. Their approach to managing disrup- tive behaviors empowers parents of children with trauma histories to create a healing envi- ronment in the home. postinstitute.com. Youth & Family Programs. Serving Butte and Shasta Counties. Offers a distinctive, family-centered, team approach to foster care. Provides a full range of support services to children and teens ages 0-21, their birth families and the agency’s foster parents. ncyfp.org.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
FREE Weekly, in-person and online (small group) ongoing support groups. Helpful,
KIDS DAY FAMILY FUN EVENT
April 19,10am-2pm
Bel Air Park, Weed
FREE Lots of fun with face
FALL KIDS DAY FAMILY FUN EVENT September 20, 10am-2pm Minor Street Park, Weed FREE Play Is Key event.
friendly, resources shared non-confrontational. Make new friends! Childcare provided.
painting, bounce houses, games, tons of hands on activities, live performance, food & drinks.
Fun & games, water play, sidewalk chalk, music, food & drinks.
DUNSMUIR COMMUNITY GARDEN is the place to be for you and your little sprout. Organic gardening, Siskiyou Bee Club, plant, learn and grow together. Meet dates 10-11:30am.
JOIN OUR FREE PARENT PARTICIPATION PLAYGROUPS ANYTIME!
Bring your child ages 0-6 for a fun, creative and special time together
www.siskiyoucrc.org For more infor-
• Dunsmuir Community Resource Center: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am
• Family & Community Resource Center Of Weed: Fridays 10:30am-12pm
• Mount Shasta Community Resource Center: Thursdays 10:30am-12pm
• McCloud Community Resource Center with Early HeadStart: Mon 10:30am-12pm
• The Montague California Library: Weds 10:30am-12pm
• Scott Valley Resource Center: Tuesdays 10:30am-12pm
• Yreka Community Resource Center: Mondays 10:30am-12pm
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