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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 SPECIAL NEEDS
(NAMI); NAMI is the nation’s largest grass- roots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. nami. org/home. (703)524-7600. Local chapters: Butte (530)894-8551, Shasta: (530)691-4450. National Association for Down Syn- drome (NADS). The oldest Down syn- drome advocacy organization in the coun- try. Helps people with Down syndrome reach their full potential. Offers prenatal information for parents expecting a child with Down syndrome. nads.org.
National Organization for Rare Disor- ders (NORD); A database and resource center for people who are living with
or have loved ones with a rare disease. rarediseases.org. (800)999-6673.
Northern California Center on Deafness; North Highland. Serves clients in Shas-
ta, Butte, Siskiyoum Glenn and Tehama counties by providing communication services; counseling; advocacy, services; independent living skills instruction; job development and placement; information and referral; and community education. norcalcenter.org. (916)349-7500.
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 par- ent-child relationship and helping parents develop strong advocacy skills. parentin- fantprograms.com.
Anderson: 2775 Ventura St Suite A. (530)247-1375.
Chico: 1600 Humboldt Rd #3. (530)343- 8106.
Rowell Family Empowerment of North- ern CA; Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta, Tehama, Butte and Glenn County. Parent-founded, parent-operated, nonprofit organization that offers free services to families of children ages 3-22 with special needs. Pro- grams and trainings are supported through grants, contracts, donations and fundrais- ing activities. rfenc.org. (530)226-5129. SLATE. The hallmark of SLATE (Successful Living with Autism through Training & Education) is Get SET (Social Emotion-
al Training). SLATE’s summer program provides an environment for children and young adults to learn and 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 appropri- ate services and providing the latest treat- ment information. Also hosts a national
autism conference. autism-society.org. (800)328-8476.
Wings of Eagles. The Joseph Alvarez Organization for Seriously Ill Children
is dedicated to helping and financially assisting families with seriously ill children in Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Tehama, Sutter, and 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, and lodging. wingsofeagles.org. (530)893-9231 or (530)570-5985.
Yes She Can, Inc. Dedicated to helping young women with autism and related disabilities develop transferable job skills and workplace social skills through au- thentic work experience. Serves teen girls with autism spectrum disorders transition from high school to adulthood and young women. yesshecaninc.org. (914)358-1460.
BUTTE COUNTY
ARC of Butte County; Chico. Serving Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties,
ARC assists people with developmental disabilities to choose & realize their goals. Family support groups in English and
Spanish. arcbutte.org. 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865.
CSU, Chico Autism Clinic. Year-round program promotes the sensory, motor, communicative and cognitive skills of children with developmental disorders. Allows children to experience the sensory and 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)898-4756.
Chico Children’s Museum. With almost 7,000 square feet of exhibit space, the museum is focused on encouraging children and their caregivers to connect with imaginative play. Over the fall and winter, visitors 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 Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm. Two-hour private group visits available Mondays. After-hours private events available by request. Birthday parties Sat and Sun, 10am-noon and 2-4pm by reser- vation. info@chicochildrensmuseum.org, chicochildrensmuseum.org. 325 Main St. (530)809-1492.
Chico Christian Preschool. An outreach ministry of Neighborhood Church of Chico. Ages 6 wks-6 yrs. Enrichment classes and inclusion program for chil- dren with special needs. chicochristian- preschool.org. Or contact tamarawan- ink@ncchico.org. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd.
Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California, Inc.
Donate: EmpowerYourFamily.org
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Help us support children with disabilities in Northern California!
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires the Butte County SELPA to seek out and serve children who are suspected of having a disability and children from birth to age 21 who may need special education services, including highly mobile (such as migrant or homeless) children with disabilities. If you believe your child may have special education needs, please contact your local school district or the SELPA.
Many children have learning needs that may be addressed through special education or related services. The first step to determine if your child qualifies for special education or related services is to make a referral to your local education agency.
Visit www.buttecountyselpa.org or call us at (530) 532-5875.
A FULLY LICENSED DAY HEALTH FACILITY WITH SKILLED NURSING.
Providing nursing, therapeutic, and enrichment activities in a comfortable home-like setting. • Full & Part Time Care Options. • Overnight Respite Care.
New locations to serve your family:
Redding Pacific
(COMING SOON): 2760 Pacific Ave. Red Bluff (COMING SOON): 285 Gilmore Rd.
Redding Brittany
4165 Brittany Dr.
Redding Chinook
4322 Chinook Dr.
(530) 605-4866 • www.ridgelinepediatric.com
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