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FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021
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 devel- opmentally appropriate group class while parents attend adult session focused on developing a healthy, changing relation- ship with their children. Free. kidsturnred- ding.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 concerns. 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 pater- nity and modify or enforce your order. tehamachildsupport.org. 1005 Vista Way, Ste. A. (866) 901-3212.
TOY SHOPS: SPECIALTY & LOCALLY OWNED
BUTTE COUNTY
Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Offers pop- ular 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 developmental milestones. Keep the items they love for up to 4 weeks, or exchange them weekly for something new! sunnygardenchico.com. 2801 God- man Ave., Ste. 140. (530) 343-3101.
Little Red Hen Gift Shop; Chico. Offers chil- dren’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. Includes kids’ pretend kitchen items, kid-friendly cooking tools & utensils and fun kitchen-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 array of educational toys and materials to help young minds grow. 2201 Pillsbury Rd., Ste. 182. (530) 345-0122.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
McCloud River Mercantile; McCloud. Specialty toys, puzzles and collectibles, plus adorable clothing, hats and blankets. mccloudmercantile.com. 241 Main St. (530) 964-2602.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Dandy Lions Children’s Shop; Red Bluff. A children’s shop with fun new toys and unique baby shower gifts. A huge selec- tion of toys and gifts. 623 Main St.
(530) 527-7755.
Discover Earth Eco-Mercantile; Red Bluff. Offers old-fashioned goodness, including organic and handmade items and Ameri- can-made games and toys. discoverearth. us. 635 Main St. (530) 529-3856.
OTHER COUNTIES
Michael Olaf Company; Arcata. Respected source of Montessori toys and educational
materials. Shop online or visit the store. michaelolaf.com. (707) 826-1557. michaelolafcompany@gmail.com.
TWINS & MULTIPLES
ONLINE
Twiniversity. An online community for parents with twins created by parents with twins. Provides support, education and connections 24 hrs a day around the globe. Find product reviews and virtual baby showers. twiniversity.com. (917) 442-2020.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte County Mothers of Multiples. Creates a safe and loving environment
to provide support and education to mothers of twins, triplets & more. Provides educational, social, emotional support & guidance to meet the special challenge of parenting 2 or more children born at the same time. Monthly social gathering every 3rd Wed facebook.com/BCMOMS. Enloe Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Learn how you can make a difffference in the life of a child, become a Court Appointed Special Advocate
Call 844-25-4CASA E @NVCSSCASA
A program of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, serving Butte, Glenn, Shasta & Tehama Counties.
Visit nvcss.org for more information.
Sarah - A single mom with a newborn
“Having a baby during a pandemic wasn’t easy. I am glad to know there is help a phone call away.”
Call (530) 710-8609
Phone line is answered Monday - Saturday 8 am to 10 pm.
A Program of Pathways to Hope for Children in partnership with Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency - Children’s Branch. Funds provided by CARES Act.
For more information visit www.hopeshasta.org | email: info@hopeshasta.org
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