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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021 FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT
information & ideas in meaningful guided discussions with the goal of strengthening families. Parents make new friends, share their hopes & dreams for their families, & learn about resources, all ultimately build- ing a stronger community. Cafés typically meet monthly, with a meal & childcare provided free of charge.
Butte. valleyoakchildren.org. (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. parent- ingperspectives.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 be- ing a support and advocate for the family. nvcss.org/programs/tapp-teen-services.
Butte County. (530) 345-1600 x 21080.
Shasta County. (530) 241-0552.
The Post Institute. Publisher of love- based, family-centered information for parents with adopted, foster & diagnosed children. Their unique approach to man- aging disruptive behaviors empowers parents of children with trauma histories to create a healing environment in the home. postinstitute.com.
Verywell Family. Know you’re not alone! Read articles & blogs about relevant par- enting topics ranging from pregnancy to disciplining older children. Includes tips for parenting twins or other multiples. verywellfamily.com.
BUTTE COUNTY
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 County. Helps parents find answers to their questions about their child’s behavior, development & learning. Provides an easy connection to re- sources. helpmegrowshasta.com. Call 2-1-1. 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/family-and-community-resource-cen- ters-projects.
Dunsmuir Community Resource Cen- ter. 5840 Dunsmuir Ave., Ste. A. (530) 235-4400.
Happy Camp Community Center. happycampcc.org. 38 Park Way. (530) 493-5117.
The HUB Communities Family Resource Center; Montague. 310 S. 13th St.
(530) 459-3481.
Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center.
109 E. Lake St. (530) 926-1400.
Scott Valley Family Resource Center; Fort Jones. 11920 Main St. (530) 468-2450. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed. 260 Main St. (530) 938-9914. Yreka Community Resource Center. 210 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. bridgewaycommunitychurch.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/ Tehama County- CM Mountaineers: Friday walks/hikes. Sign up for email no- tifications cmmountaineers@gmail.com
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day Play- groups; Chico. Inclusive weekly playgroup and support network for homeschool children & parents. All homeschoolers are welcome. Meets year-round. Thurs., 1pm. Free. On Facebook.
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 (sib- lings welcome too). Includes songs, flannel boards, stories, music, dancing and para- chute 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 enjoy hands-on activities and meet new friends. Caregivers socialize too. Drop-in play times: Mon-Fri., 10am-2pm; 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 playgroup for ages 0-5 held during the school year. Children explore with crafts, rhymes, songs and reading. Offers age-re- lated developmental 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.
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 Ed- ucation Program; Chico. Offers family & parenting enrichment classes for both foster & non-foster parents. Learn about Multi-Level Anger Management, 6 Core Strengths for Healthy Childhood Development, Parent-
ing With Dignity, Active Parenting of Teens, Nurturing Parenting Program, Parenting From the Inside Out as well as other train- ings. Open & free to anyone in the communi- ty. butte.edu/fosterkinship. 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 897-6235.
SHASTA COUNTY
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.
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