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SPECIAL NEEDS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021
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GENERAL RESOURCES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
ADHDchildhood. Tools & tips for caregivers & teachers of kids with ADHD. A sister website includes info for adults with ADHD. adhd- childhood.com.
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels; Redding. Wings of Angels is committed to aiding fami- lies who have children suffering with pediatric cancer or life threatening illness by providing unique support in ways other organizations do not. Aid may include financial assistance. Serves families in Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Las- sen & Modoc counties in Northern California. aawoa.com. 6907 Weeks Rd. (530) 378-2373. Autism LifeSpan; Chico. Serving 9 Northern California counties. Supports individuals with developmental disabilities & their families. Resource office includes a lending library with more than 500 books, videos, DVDs & curricu- lum 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., Ste. 150. (530) 897-0900. Autism Speaks. An organization that helps families recognize early signs of autism and seek early intervention to improve learning, communication and social skills. autism- speaks.org. (888) 288-4762.
Autism Support Network. A free online community that connects thousands of fami- lies to support each other. Strategies & guides for managing autism. Provides a search feature to find support near you. autismsup- portnetwork.com.
Braille & Talking Book Library; serving Northern California. A free service that loans braille & audiobooks (& playback equip- ment) 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. (916) 654-0640 or (800) 952-5666.
California Children’s Services. A state program for children with certain diseases
or health problems. Through this program, children ages 21 & up can get the health care and services they need. dhcs.ca.gov.
Butte. (530) 895-6546.
Shasta. For Partnership Health Members with CCS, please call (800) 863-4155. Non- Partnership clients call
(530) 225-5760.
Siskiyou. (530) 841-2132.
Tehama. (530) 527-8491
California State Department of Rehabili- tation. Serving all upper CA counties. Helps individuals with disabilities (physical, mental, emotional or learning) go to work for the
1st 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. The Red Bluff Branch office
remains temporarily closed for renova- tions until further notice. Please call (530) 529-4270 or (530) 224-4708 if you would like an application mailed to you. Intake interviews are being held by phone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Center for Parent Information & Resources; Sacramento. A network for parents of children with disabilities. The Parent Center for Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Shasta & Siskiyou counties is Warmline Family Resource Center. parentcen- terhub.org & warmlinefrc.org. 2424 Castro Way. (916) 455-9500 or (844) 455-9517. Disability Action Center; Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiy- ou & Tehama Counties. Serving the needs of people with disabilities since 1980. Advocacy, peer advising, information & referrals, hous- ing strategies, assistive technology, durable medical equipment reuse program, volunteer opportunities, vision resources & traumatic brain injuries program. Offers voice options
& senior communications program (social media), for all ages, families & individuals. actionctr.org.
Chico. 1161 East Ave. (530) 893-8527. Redding. 2876 Park Marina Dr.
(530) 242-8550.
Disability Rights of CA; Provides education and community outreach, self advocacy help, legal advice or representation. disability- rightsca.org
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. Re- sources, education, and support for parents and caregivers of a loved one with Down Syndrome. (612) 460-0765. dsdiagnosisnetwork.org.
Far Northern Regional Center. In up- per CA counties, serving individuals with
developmental disabilities & their families. Provides services and support that allow for 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. Offers 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 Infor- mation. 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 em- ployment due to the needs of the child. cdss. ca.gov/In-Home-Supportive-Services.
Medi-Cal & Medi-Cal Waivers. Medi-Cal, Cali- fornia’s Medicaid program, offers waivers to specific groups of individuals based on spe- cific geographic areas of the state & provides medical coverage to individuals who may not otherwise be eligible under Medicaid rules. dhcs.ca.gov.
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS). The oldest Down syndrome advocacy organization in the country. Helps people with Down syndrome reach their full potential. Of- fers prenatal information for parents expect- ing a child with Down syndrome. nads.org. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD); A database and resource center for people 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 Shasta, Butte, Siskiyoum Glenn and Tehama counties by providing communication services; counseling; advocacy, services; independent living skills instruction; job development
and placement; information and referral; and community education norcalcenter.org. (916) 349-7500.
Parent Infant Programs; Redding. Serving most upper CA counties. In-home program for children ages 0-5 with developmental needs. Curriculum focuses on maximizing the development of the individual child, strengthening the parent-child relationship & helping parents develop strong advocacy skills. parentinfantprograms.com.
Redding. 2628 Victor Ave., Ste. B.
(530) 247-1375.
Chico. 2550 Floral Ave. (530) 343-8106
Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern CA; Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta, Tehama, Butte & Glenn County. Parent-founded, parent-oper- ated, nonprofit organization that offers free services to families of children ages 3-22 with special needs. Programs and Trainings are supported through grants, contracts, dona- tions & fundraising activities. empoweryourfamily.org. (530) 226-5129 SLATE. The hallmark of SLATE (Successful Liv- ing with Autism through Training & Education) is Get SET (Social Emotional Training). SLATE’s summer program provides an environment for children & young adults to learn & grow side by side with typical children. empoweryourfamily.org/slate. (530) 226-5129. Special Olympics Northern California. Of- fers free sports training for anyone diagnosed with intellectual disabilities ages 5 & up. Competitions for ages 8 & up. Call for county info. sonc.org. (925) 944-8801.
The Autism Society. The nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, increasing public awareness, advocating for appropriate services & providing the latest treatment information. Also hosts a national autism con- ference. .autism-society.org. (800) 328-8476. Wondermoms. Composed of three dedicat- ed moms who curate online resources that can help people with special needs. wondermoms.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
ARC of Butte County; Chico. Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties, ARC assists people with developmental disabilities to choose & realize their goals. Family support groups in English & Spanish. arcbutte.org. 2030 Park Ave. (530) 891-5865.
CSU, Chico Autism Clinic. Year-round pro- gram promotes the sensory, motor, commu- nicative & cognitive skills of children with
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2526 Goodwater Avenue • Redding • 530-226-8255
We provide speech therapy ser- vices for children. We love working with children and families to help each child reach their full potential.
smalltalkpeds.com
We provide behavioral services for children ages 0-10 years with a diagnosis of ASD & early intervention.
connectionsaba.net