MULTIPLE COUNTIES
California Early Start. Ages birth-36 mos. An interagency system of coordinated services for infants & toddlers with disabilities & their families. Find out about early intervention services in your community. dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/. earlystart@dds.ca.gov. (800)515-BABY.
Far Northern Regional Center. Serving 9 counties in the North-Eastern most part of CA. FNRC partners with persons with developmental disabilities to live how they choose as equal and valued members of the community. Referrals for services and supports from birth through adulthood: farnorthernrc.org; (530)332-1529. Send mail to P.O. Box 492418, Redding, CAÂ 96049.
- Redding: 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 114. (530)222-4791.
- Chico: 1377 East Lassen Ave. (530)895-8633.
- Satellite Offices: Red Bluff, Lake Almanor, Mt Shasta and Yreka
First 5 California, California Children & Families Commission. First 5’s mission is to improve the lives of children from conception through kindergarten. Collaborates with and supports local agencies serving families with young children. Some offices offer resource information to families, caregivers and others who work with young children. The First 5 California website includes a parent resource and education section. First5california.com.
- Butte County; Oroville: first5butte.org. (530)552-4019.
- Glenn County; Willows: first5glenncounty.com. (530)934-6608.
- Shasta County; Redding: first5shasta.org. (530)646-3780.
- Siskiyou County; Mt. Shasta: first5siskiyou.org. (530)918-7222.
- Tehama County; Red Bluff: first5tehama.org. (530)528-1395.
United Way of Northern California – From parenting resources to disaster preparedness, we’re here to help! Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama County residents: Get connected to a FREE, confidential 24/7 referral service provided by United Way of Northern California for health and human services resources. Dial or text 2-1-1 from any phone, or visit 211norcal.org.
- Redding: (530)241-7521.
- Chico: (530)809-4663. norcalunitedway.org
- Butte & Glenn County residents: visit helpcentral.org to get connected to the 211operator in your area.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte Baby Steps; Chico. Open to parents of all ages who are either expecting or have a child younger than 3 months. Based on a national program, helps parents get their children off to a healthy start. Includes home visits and service referrals from trained staff. Northern CA Catholic Relief Services. nvcss.org/programs/butte-baby-steps. 10 Independence Circle. (530)345-1600 xt 21560.
Butte County Library; Chico. Join Chico Library for a parent participation story hour with Sheryl Hubbard for a motion-packed story time which may include singing, dancing, finger plays and puppets. A great way to meet other parents. northstateparent.com/article/sheryl-hubbard/ for more information. For schedule: buttecounty.net/528/Library. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)552-5652.
Enloe Nettleton Mother & Baby Care Center; Chico. A variety of services for pre-labor, labor, birth and initial mother-baby bonding. enloe.org/care-treatment/pregnancy-birth/. (530)332-3970.
Valley Oak Children’s Services; Chico. Childcare resources, child care payment assistance, free books for literacy, child care Food Program, Early Head Start, Behavioral Health Services, workshops and trainings. valleyoakchildren.org. 3120 Cohasset Rd., Suit. 6. (530)895-3572.
SHASTA COUNTY
Early Childhood Services; Redding. Information about childcare and development programs for parents. Professional development opportunities for those working with children. See Programs & Services at shastacoe.org. 43 Hilltop Dr. (530)225-2999.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou Child Care Council; Weed. Preschool program and child care referrals. Also offers a lending library of toys and resource materials related to child development for parents, childcare providers and others working with children. Free trainings for experienced, new and potential family childcare home providers. siskiyouchildcare.org. 170 Boles St. info@siskiyouchildcare.org. (530)938-2793.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Early Childhood Services; Red Bluff. Preschool programs, family childcare home education network, local childcare planning council and more. tehamaschools.org/Departments/Early-Childhood 1135 Lincoln St. (530)527-5811.
