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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 SINGLE PARENT RESOURCES
Nurse-Family Partnership; Redding.
Free program for first time, at risk moms, less than 28 weeks pregnant, low income and residing in Shasta County. It helps first time mothers have healthy pregnan- cies, improve child health and develop- ment and become more economically self sufficient. The program partners first time moms with a Nurse Home Visitor. nursefamilypartnership.org. 1670 Market St., Suite 300. (530)245-6411 or the na- tional service office at (866)864-5226. Shasta Senior Nutrition Program – Friday Food Bank; Redding. Not just for seniors, but for all low-income people. 1st and 3rd Fri, 8-9am. Photo ID, proof
of address req. ssnpweb.org. 100 Mercy Oaks Dr. (530)226-3071.
Shasta Strengthening Families; Red- ding. Shasta Strengthening Families Col- laborative is an award-winning group of agencies and organizations committed to working together to create a connected community of safe and thriving families by building hope and resilience. Offers ACE presentations and community events to educate the public about the effects and impact of childhood trauma and provide resources to break the cycle and help Shasta County families heal. Links to many orgs providing resources for par- ents and youth. Classes and community events are hosted by many of the Shasta Strengthening Families Collaborative partners. shastastrengtheningfamilies.org Shingletown Emergency Food & Out- reach Center. Provides emergency food to those in need in Shingletown, Manton and Viola. Available Wed by appointment and other times as able for urgent needs. Delivery is often available for seniors in Shingletown depending on weather and staffing. Items include non-perishable foods, fruits and vegetables as available, pet food and some hygiene items. shin- gletownmedcenter.org. info@shingle- townmedcenter.org. (530)474-4220.
The Salvation Army; Redding. Weekly pantry and homeless food bags. Every Wed-Thu, 10am-noon, Bring photo id and 1 month proof of residency. redding. salvationarmy.org. 2691 Larkspur Lane. reddingcorps@usw.salvationarmy.org. (530)222-2207.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
HUB Communities Family Resource Center; Montague. Offers application assistance, resume help, home searches and resources for rent and mortgages assistance, parenting classes for families in recovery, playgroups on Wed, utility assistance and more. siskiyoucrc.org/ montague. 310 S. 13th St. (530)459-3481.
Siskiyou Child Care Council; Weed. Pre- school program and child care referrals. Also offers a lending library of toys and resource materials related to child devel- opment for parents, childcare providers and others working with children. Free trainings for experienced, new and po- tential family childcare home providers. siskiyouchildcare.org. info@siskiyouchild- care.org. 170 Boles St. (530)938-2793. Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Cen- ter; Tulelake. Resources and services for Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Offers play- groups, women’s and girl’s circle, CalFresh and energy assistance applications, dress for success clothing and resume assis- tance, translator help, family law assis- tance, new parenting kits, computer, fax, internet access, adult and youth drop in center, mental health services, meals on wheels for seniors and produce giveaway on 1st and 3rd Thu each month. 810 Main St. (530)667-2147.
Siskiyou Community Food Bank; Yreka. Food bank for low-income individuals and families. siskiyoufoodbank.org. 1601 S. Oregon St., Suite B. (entrance on Kegler lane). (530)340-6382.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Community Action Agency; Red Bluff. Provides housing assistance, emergency food and shelter program and many other programs de- signed to help Tehama County residents in need or in crisis. Referral center for low-income families to resources such as: LiHeap, weatherization programs, credit counseling, emergency food and shelter, legal services, low-income housing, family counseling, senior advocates, edu- cation services, food stamps, healthcare, employment training and much more. 310 South Main St. tehamacountycaa. com. (530) 527-6159.
Tehama County Food Bank. Distributes USDA Commodities (surplus food) each month for Tehama County residents with low income at locations throughout Tehama County. Search “Tehama County Gleaners & Food Bank” on Facebook. Food giveaway locations, days, and times each month are posted on their Face- book page. Emergency food available on non-giveaway days. (530)529-2264.
Los Molinos: Masonic Hall, 25020 Teha- ma-Vina Rd.
Manton, Paynes Creek & Ponderosa Sky Ranch: Services available for residents. Rancho Tehama: Recreation Center, 17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Red Bluff: 20699 Walnut St.
PARENTING CLASSES & ENRICHMENT
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Parent Cafés. Parent Cafés are oppor- tunities for parents to share information and ideas in meaningful guided discus- sions with the goal of strengthening families. Parents make new friends,
share their hopes and dreams for their families, learn about resources and build a stronger community. Cafés typically meet monthly, with a meal and childcare provided free of charge. Online meetings available. valleyoakchildren.org/families/ resource-and-referral/parent-cafe. 3120 Cohasset Rd, Suite 6. (530)895-3572. TAPP Teen Services; Butte and Shasta Counties. A free and voluntary case management program for pregnant and parenting teens (including teen fathers). Program helps ensure the health and well-being of teen parents and their children by connecting families with appropriate services and being a support and advocate for the family. nvcss.org/ programs/tapp-teen-services.
Butte County: (530)345-1600 x 21080. Shasta County: (530)247-3329.
The Post Institute. Publisher of love- based, family-centered information for parents with adopted, foster and diag- nosed children. Their approach to man- aging disruptive behaviors empowers parents of children with trauma histories to create a healing environment in the home. postinstitute.com.
Verywell Family. Read articles and blogs about relevant parenting topics ranging from pregnancy to disciplining older children. Includes tips for parenting twins or other multiples. verywellfamily.com. Youth for Change Specialty Services; Butte and Shasta Counties. Offers homeless youth programs, foster family agency, school-based counseling, adop- tions, wrap-around programs (parenting services, therapy services and more), parenting workshops and more for the entire family. youth4change.org.
Butte County: 260 Cohasset Rd., Suite 120. (530)877-1965.
Shasta County: 2400 Washington Ave., Suite 102. (530)877-1965.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte College Foster Kinship Care Education Program; Chico. Family and parenting enrichment classes for foster and kinship caregivers. Learn about 6 Core Strengths for Healthy Childhood Development, Attachment Parenting, Active Parenting of Teens, Therapeutic Parenting, Parenting From the Inside Out and more. Open and free to all. butte. edu/fosterkinship. 3535 Butte Campus Dr. (530)895-2511. Español: (530)895-2284.
Mother Baby Education Center & Breastfeeding Supply Store; Chico. Offering classes in childbirth preparation, infant pediatric CPR, babysitting, under- standing grandparenting, understand- ing fatherhood. Also provides lactation consults and breast pumping supplies. enloe.org. 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite 120. (530)332-3970.
Valley Oak Children’s Services Centers; Chico. Childcare resources, child-care pay- ment assistance, free books for literacy, child-care food program, Early Head Start, Behavioral Health Services, workshops, and trainings. valleyoakchildren.org. 3120 Cohasset Rd., Suite. 6. (530)895-3572.
SHASTA COUNTY
Bright Futures; Burney. Classes, activities and support to strengthen families with children 0-5. burneytccn.org. (530)335- 4600.
Dr. Kathleen Riley HeartMath Certi- fied Trainer; Redding. Learn resilience through the intelligence of the heart, opening up to authenticity and intention. Resilience is the capacity to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of stress, challenge or adversity. drkathleen- riley.com. 169 Hartnell Ave., Suite 207. kathleen@drkathleenriley.com.
Help Me Grow Shasta; Shasta Coun-
ty. Helps parents find answers to their questions about their child’s behavior, development and learning. Provides an easy connection to resources. 211norcal. org/shasta/help-me-grow.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P); Shasta County. Triple P offers par- ents helpful information for working with common parenting issues such as tantrums, disobedience and bedtime drama. triplepshasta.com. 1313 Yuba St. (855)275-8109.
Tri County Community Center (Inter- mountain Community Center); Burney. Family support, resources and services for eastern Shasta County. Early bird dropoff childcare, preschool, daycare, after school and summer programs. Parent education and support, English learners program, many more family resources. burneytccn. org. 37477 Main St. (530)335-4600.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Family & Community Resource Cen- ters. These local hubs provide ongoing support in parenting and other important factors to family life. Contact the center
in your area for a schedule of activities. first5siskiyou.org/family-and-communi- ty-resource-centers-projects.
• Dunsmuir Community Resource Center:
siskiyoucrc.org/dunsmuir 5840 Suite A,
Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400.
• Happy Camp Community Center: hap-
pycampcc.org. 38 Park Way. (530)493- 5117.
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