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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 SPECIAL NEEDS
Do-It Leisure; Chico. Recreation & empow- erment agency for individuals ages 18 & up with developmental disabilities. Individual- ized programs & sports programs for all skill levels. Summer camps, independent living skills program, group socializing & recreation program (by referral). wtcinc.org/programs/ do-it-leisure. 2233 Fair St. (530) 343-7994. Family First Solutions; Chico. Provides behavior services (ABA) throughout the North State area. familyfirstsolution.com. 55 Declaration Drive, Suite B. (530) 487-7265. Innovative Preschool, Inc.; Chico. An integrated preschool program serving typ- ically developing children & children with special needs. Unique structure emphasizes social-emotional learning through play. innovativepreschool.org. 1560 Manzanita Ave. (530) 343-2028.
Little Red Hen LifeSpan Center; Chico. Nonprofit organization offers year-round socialization training programs for children, teens & young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Unique programs teach children skills needed to successfully integrate into the community. Targets communication, play skills, group participation & posi-
tive peer interactions. Provides sensory exploration & behavioral support in a fun & engaging environment. autismlifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530) 897-0900. Not Your Garden Variety Theatre Com- pany; Chico. Geared for children & teens with autism, running as a 6-week summer program, helping ages 4-17 learn new ways to express & interpret emotions, build friendships & strengthen group participa- tion skills. Run by Little Red Hen. autism- lifespan.org. (530) 897-0900.
The Lifespan Center Store; Chico. Features items & toys that assist in developing pretend play skills, social & language skills, sensory & fine motor skills for children ages 4-12. Also offers awareness merchandise. Open during Little Red Hen’s Children’s Programs & Autism Lifespan’s office hrs. autismlifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530) 897-0900.
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Work Training Center; Chico. Programs
in Chico, Oroville & Paradise. Dedicated to meeting the training, vocational & recre- ational needs of people ages 18 & up with disabilities. Day programs (transportation as- sistance available), community employment services & more. wtcinc.org. (530) 343-7994.
SHASTA & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels. Redding. Or- ganization is committed to aiding families who have children suffering with pediatric cancer
or life threatening illness by providing unique support including groceries, gas, bills and oth- er support. aawoa.com. (530) 378-2373. Connections ABA. Redding. Provides behavioral services for children 0 – 10 years of age with a diagnosis of ASD and early intervention. 2526 Goodwater Avenue. (530) 226-8255. connectionsaba.net.
NCCDI Tehama County Head Start; Red Bluff. Focused on the mission of enriching children’s lives, empowering families, and engaging the community. Provides Early Head Start and Head Start services, and counseling for individuals and families of all ages for Tehama county. nccdi.com. 220 Sycamore St., Ste. 200. (530) 529-1500 or (877) 224-7772.
North Valley Services; Red Bluff. Offers programs & activities that assist persons with special needs ages 18 & up. Empha- sizes independence and integration into the community. Functional, behavioral and employment skills development, transpor- tation assistance, resource info and more. northvalleyservices.org. 11799 Highway 99W. (530) 527-0407.
Shasta Head Start, Inc.; Redding. Shasta Head Start is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, one family at a time. We provide opportuni- ties for education, parenting support, and resources to families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties. Our highly qualified staff provide full-day and part-day classes,
nutritious meals, safe and inclusive environ- ments, parent education and support, and curricula supporting kindergarten readi- ness. Our program is zero cost for qualifying families. shastaheadstart.org. 375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 100. (530) 241-1036. SmallTalkPediatrics;Redding. Provides speech therapy services for children of all ages. We are dedicated to treat each client and fam- ily with the most up-to-date research-based treatment available. Each therapist at Small Talk has a passion for speech therapy and understands the value of communication in each persons’ life. 2526 Goodwater Avenue. (530) 226-8255. smalltalkpeds.com.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels. Redding. Organization is committed to aiding families who have children suffering with pediatric cancer or life threatening illness by provid- ing unique support including groceries, gas, bills and other support. aawoa.com. (530) 378-2373.
Siskiyou Early Head Start; Yreka. Offers comprehensive child development services to low-income families living in Siskiyou County. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. Choose the Early Head Start option from the programs and services drop down menu. siskiyoucoe.net. 1 Childs Way. (530) 842-8493.
Siskiyou Opportunity Center; Yreka and Mt.Shasta. Organization that helps individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18+ find meaningful employment. siskiyouoc.org. Mt. Shasta (530) 926-4698. Yreka (530) 842-4110.
DIVERSE ABILITY SWIM LESSONS
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Offering swim lessons for youth with mental &
physical disabilities Lessons help build confidence in the water and reinforce social skills through specially trained instructors and use of visual aids. First 3 lessons are free. $30/lesson. sfymca.org. 1155 N. Court St. (530) 246-9622.
SPECIAL NEEDS: EQUINE
ASSISTED LEARNING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Ananda Ranch. Provides girls & women a place to awaken their full potential. Found- ed by Tricia Weldon PHD, MA., EAP, EAL, CTS. Tricia holds Level II certification under the Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Associa- tion as an equine specialist & facilitator. She is also a Girls Circle certified facilitator & a trauma specialist/intervention & consultant. anandaranch.org. (530) 925-2567.
Grenada. 901 White Rock Rd.
Mt. Shasta. 1716 Pine Grove Dr. Handi-Riders. Butte County. (530) 533- 5333. facebook.com/HandiRidersofNorth- ernCalifornia.
Stable Hands; Yreka. Improves the physical, mental, emotional & social health of people living with disabilities through equine assisted activities & therapy. Ages 2 & up. Horses Helping Heroes veterans program (free). Scholarship program available. sta- blehands.org. (530) 842-3082.
Triple Creek Ranch; Shasta & Tehama County locations. Therapeutic horseback riding for individuals of all ages with physical, emotional & mental/learning disabilities. The unique relationship devel- oped with a horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, self-esteem & more. Also offers youth horsemanship activities. tcri.org. triplecrkranch@yahoo.com. (530) 527-9394.
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