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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023 SPECIAL NEEDS
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 relation- ship & helping parents develop strong ad- vocacy skills. parentinfantprograms.com. 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, parent-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. State Council on Developmental Dis- abilities: Established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. The North State Office covers Butte, Glenn, Plumas, Tehama, Lassen, Shasta, Trinity, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. scdd.ca.gov. (530) 895-4027.
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” celebrated 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. wingsofea- gles.org. (530)893-9231 or (530)570-5985. 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.
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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. Chico Speech and Language Center; Chi- co. Celebrating over 25 years of service for our local community and beyond. Special- izing and providing services to all ages and communication disorders. Chicospeechan- dlanguagecenter.com. 2627 Forest Ave. (530) 894-0702.
Family First Solutions; Chico. Behavior services throughout the North State area. familyfirstsolution.com. 3435 Silverbell Rd. (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 Autism 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. Year-round programs include Lil’ Sprouts (ages 4-7), Buddin’ Sprouts (ages 8-12), and Grow-
ing Together Teens (ages 13-17) These programs target 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. Sibling Support Group; Chico. The sibling support group has been created to give siblings of disabled kids a chance to
unite and build friendships over common struggles. This is a safe place to meet new friends and share experiences. All kids
are welcome. Please contact carlyhines@ arcbutte.org for more information on dates and locations. RSVP is a must before at- tending for snack and volunteer purposes. Special Needs Carnival; Durham. For chil- dren and adults with intellectual and phys- ical disabilities. A safe, accepting haven for those with special needs and their families. Carnival goers have access to a wide
range of activities tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities, including face painting, a bounce house, adapted games and crafts, sensory activities, a cakewalk, superheroes, and other characters. Booths are wheelchair accessible. Carnival is designed to avoid loud noises and and sensory overload. Free of charge to special needs children and their families. Held twice a year in May and Oct. facebook. com/specialneedscarnival
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-
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