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SPECIAL NEEDS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025
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GENERAL RESOURCES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Autism LifeSpan Center; Chico. Serving 9 Northern California counties. Supports individuals with developmental disabili- ties and their families. The resource office includes a lending library with more than 500 books, videos, DVDs and curriculum materials spanning the autism spectrum. Provides families, individuals, educators, and other professionals with information and resources. Also offers trainings and monthly parent support group. autism- lifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Suite 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. autismspeaks.org. (888)288-4762.
Autism Support Network. A free online community that connects thousands of families to support each other. Strategies and guides for managing autism. Provides a search feature to find support near you. Search “Autism Support Network” on Facebook.
Braille & Talking Book Library; serving Northern California. A free service that loans braille and audiobooks and playback equipment 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@library.ca.gov. (916)654-0640. California Children’s Services. A state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to age 21 can get the health
care and services they need. Search “CCS” on dhcs.ca.gov.
Butte: (530)552-3891.
Shasta: For Partnership Health Members with CCS, call (800)863-4155. Non- Part- nership clients with last names starting with A-G and T-Z call (530)229-8436. Last names starting with H- S call (530)229- 8107.
Siskiyou: (530)841-2132.
Tehama: (530)527-6824.
California MENTOR. The Family Home Agency programs match adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to be part of the community with nurturing caregivers called Mentors. In a Mentor’s home, individuals can devel- op relationships that help them grow and receive support while gaining valuable
life skills. Serves individuals referred by Far Northern Regional Center. To find out more about the services or how to become a Mentor, visit ca-mentor.com. (530)221-9911.
California State Department of Reha- bilitation. Serving all upper CA counties. Helps individuals with physical, mental, emotional or learning disabilities go to work for the first time or return to work. Job training and placement, adaptive technology, vocational counseling, help with transportation & more. By applica- tion. 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.
Camp Ronald McDonald; Susanville. Provides confidence building experiences for children who are at risk, disadvantaged and/or living with physical, developmen- tal or emotional disabilities. Registration opens Jan 1. Financial aid available. Rmhcnc.org. jkahn@rmhcnc.org. (916)734- 4230.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance. Answers, sup-
port and assistance for parents of children with cerebral palsy. Information and resources for everything from financial assistance to medical equipment. Medical information on the site has been medically reviewed by board certified physicians. cerebralpalsyguidance.com.
Children’s Craniofacial Association. A national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional and educational concerns relating to craniofacial con- ditions. Annual family retreat and local meetups around the country. ccakids.org. (800)535-3643.
Disability Action Center of Northern California; Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou and Teha- ma Counties. Serving the needs of people with disabilities since 1980. Advocacy, peer advising, information and referrals, housing strategies, assistive technolo-
gy, durable medical equipment reuse program, volunteer opportunities, vision resources and traumatic brain injuries program. Offers voice options and senior communications program (social me- dia), for all ages, families and individuals. actionctr.org.
Chico: 1161 East Ave. (530)893-8527. Redding: 2440 Athens Ave. (530)242- 8550.
Mt. Shasta: By appointment only. 109 E. Lake St. (530)242-8550.
Yreka: By appointment only. 201 S.
Broadway St. (530)242-8550.
Disability Rights of CA. Education and community outreach, self-advocacy help, legal advice or representation. disability- rightsca.org.
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. DSDN supports parents who have recently received a diagnosis for their child or unborn baby and connects them to other families. Resources, education, and sup- port for parents and caregivers of a loved one with Down syndrome. (612)460-0765. dsdiagnosisnetwork.org.
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Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Shasta, Solano and Sutter counties. Support, referrals and re- sources to empower individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the communi- ty. downsyndromeinfo.org. (916)658-1686. info@downsyndromeinfo.org. ExtendedSchoolYear(ESY).Special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular school year in accordance with theirIEP.TheneedforESYservicesmust be determined annually on an individual basis by the Individual Education Program (IEP) team. Contact your school for more information and availability.
Far Northern Regional Center. In upper CA counties, serving individuals with de- velopmental disabilities and their families. Services and support to allow a person with developmental disabilities to live a meaningful and productive life. Referrals to services and support for infants to adults. farnorthernrc.org.
Chico: 1377 East Lassen Ave. (530)895- 8633.
Redding: 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 319. (530)222-4791.
Mt. Shasta: 421 Chestnut St. (530)222- 4791.
Lake Almanor: 401 Peninsula Dr., Suite. 2. (888)211-3672.
All mail must be directed to P.O. Box 492418, Redding, CA 96049.
Head Start/Early Head Start. Support
for children ages 5 and under with special needs and 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 Information. 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 undeni- able level of need and documentation from a physician or regional center. In a 2-parent household, 1 parent must be working or enrolled full time in an edu- cational program for the other parent to be paid as a provider. The provider parent must prove inability to maintain employ- ment due to the needs of the child. cdss. ca.gov/In-Home-Supportive-Services. Medi-Cal & Medicaid Waivers. Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, offers waiv- ers to specific groups of individuals based on specific geographic areas of the state and provides medical coverage to individ- uals who may not otherwise be eligible under Medicaid rules. search “Medi-Cal Waivers“ on dhcs.ca.gov.
North American Mental Health Ser- vices (NAMHS); Redding. Provides a Dual Diagnosis program for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental illnesses. Our program provides mental health outpa- tient services of medication management and individual therapy. Our staff members are educated for our program, and we welcome children and adults. namhs.com, 1-888-292-8080.
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