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SPECIAL NEEDS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023
Redding. 2628 Victor Ave., Ste. B. (530)247-1375.
Chico. 2550 Floral Ave. (530)343-8106.
Rowell Family Empowerment of North- ern CA; Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta, Tehama, Butte & Glenn County. Parent-founded, par- ent-operated, nonprofit organization that offers free services to families of children ages 3-22 with special needs. Programs and trainings are supported through grants, contracts, donations & fundraising activities. rfenc.org. (530)226-5129.
SLATE. The hallmark of SLATE (Successful Living with Autism through Training & Ed- ucation) is Get SET (Social Emotional Train- ing). SLATE’s summer program provides an environment for children & young adults to learn & grow side by side with typical children. rfenc.org/s-l-a-t-e. (530)226-5129. Special Olympics Northern California. Offers free sports training for anyone diag- nosed 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 ap- propriate services & providing the latest treatment information. Also hosts a nation- al autism conference. autism-society.org. (800)328-8476.
Wings of Eagles; the Joseph Alvarez Organization for Seriously Ill Children is dedicated to helping & financially assisting families with seriously ill children in Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Tehama, Sutter, & Yuba Counties. “Wings of Eagles” was founded
in memory of Joseph Alvarez in June of 1993, who died of a very rare and terminal form of leukemia a month before his tenth birthday. “Wings of Eagles” will be celebrat- ing 30 years of service to the community in 2022. “Wings” has helped hundreds of families that have seriously ill children
over the years with their out-of-pocket expenses, including gas, food, & lodging. “Wings of Eagles”. wingsofeagles.org or call (530)893-9231.
Wondermoms. A project by three moms to share real talk, helpful information, and practical advice with parents of kids who have special needs. Includes a blog, re- sources, and many helpful tips and advice for navigating parenting children with special needs. wondermoms.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
ARC of Butte County; Chico. Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties, ARC assists people with developmental disabil- ities to choose & realize their goals. Family support groups in English & Spanish. arc- butte.org. 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865. CSU, Chico Autism Clinic. Year-round program promotes the sensory, motor, communicative & cognitive skills of children with developmental disorders. Allows children to experience the sensory & motor input they are seeking in order to balance their nervous systems so they may
focus on learning other skills. Sliding scale available. Search “autism clinic” at csuchico. edu. (530)898-4314 or (530)898-6324. Chico Children’s Museum. With almost 7,000 square feet of exhibit space, the mu- seum is focused on encouraging children and their caregivers to connect with imag- inative play. Over the fall and winter, visi- tors will find an updated sensory room for a calming, therapeutic space for children; improvements to the camping room and
a new play area. Walk-in admission Tu-Thu, 10am-1pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm. Two-hour private group visits available Mondays. Special overnight trips and after-hours pri- vate events available by request. Birthday parties Sat & Sun, 10am-noon & 2-4pm by reservation. info@chicochildrensmuseum. org, chicochildrensmuseum.org, 325 Main St. (530)809-1492.
Chico Christian Preschool. An outreach ministry of Neighborhood Church of Chico. Ages 6wks-6yrs. Enrichment classes and inclusion program for children with special needs. chicochristianpreschool.org. Or contact tamarawanink@ncchico.org. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)879-8988.
Chico Down Syndrome Connection.
Meets at the Arc Pavilion located at 2020 Park Avenue. 5:30-6:30pm is a time for dinner and socializing. 6:30-8pm respite childcare workers are provided by The Arc and the parents meet in a private room
to welcome new families, offer support,
and discuss wants and needs within the group, and any topics brought to the table relevant to Down syndrome. Search “Chico Down Syndrome Connection” on Face- book. chicodsc21@gmail. (530)413-8833. Family First Solutions; Chico. Behavior services (ABA) throughout the North State area. familyfirstsolution.com. 55 Declara- tion Drive, Suite B. (530)487-7265.
Full Circle Speech Therapy; Chico. The North state’s leading pediatric clinic. Com- plete speech, language and swallowing evaluations and evidence-based treat- ments. Each client is treated individually with approaches specifically designed to reach optimal gains in speech, language, and/or swallowing/feeding deficits. Serves clients of all ages. Fullcirclespeechtherapy. com. 643 West East Avenue. (530)892-9127. Little Red Hen LifeSpan Center; Chico. Nonprofit organization offers year-round socialization training programs for chil- dren, teens & young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Unique programs teach children skills needed to suc- cessfully integrate into the community. Targets communication, play skills, group participation & positive 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 participation skills. Run by Little Red Hen. autismlifespan.org. (530)897-0900.
The Lifespan Center Store; Chico. 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. autism- lifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530)897-0900.
Work Training Center; Chico. Formerly Do-It Leisure. Programs in Chico, Oroville
& Paradise. Dedicated to meeting the training, vocational & recreational needs of people ages 18 & up with disabilities. Day programs (transportation assistance avail- able), community employment services & more. wtcinc.org. (530)343-7994.
SHASTA & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels. Redding. Organization 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 other support. aawoa.com. (530)378-2373.
Connections ABA. Redding. Provides behavioral services and early intervention for children 0–10 years of age with a di- agnosis of ASD. 2526 Goodwater Avenue. (530)226-8255.
Mountain Valley Special Education JPA. Redding. A consortium of small school dis- tricts in Shasta County striving to provide
a continuum of special education services by employing highly qualified profession- als, sharing special education knowledge and expertise, and providing professional development. 10140 Old Oregon Trail. mvjpa.com. (530)223-1915.
NCCDI Tehama County Head Start; Red Bluff. Focused on the mission of enriching children’s lives, empowering families, and engaging the community. Early Head Start and Head Start services, and counseling for individuals and families of all ages. nccdi. com. 220 Sycamore St., Ste. 200. (530)529- 1500 or (877)224-7772.
North Valley Services; Red Bluff. Pro- grams & activities for persons with special needs ages 18 & older. Emphasizes 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.
Rough Rider Roundup; Redding. An inclusive, family-friendly outdoor event
for the special needs community of Shasta County and the surrounding area. Rough Rider Roundup incorporates horse- and
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