MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Autism LifeSpan Resource Office; Chico. Serving 9 Northern California counties. Supports individuals with developmental disabilities & their families. The resource office includes a lending library with more than 500 books, videos, DVDs & 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. autismlifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530)897-0900.
BUTTE COUNTY
African American Family & Cultural Center; Oroville. Community-building events, anger management for youth & adults, courses, dance lessons for ages 7 & up, roundtable Facebook discussion, a community garden & more. 3300 Spencer Ave. aafcc-oroville.org. (530)532-1205.
Help Me Grow Butte; Butte County. A no-cost service available to all families in Butte County with children aged 0-5 who are interested in learning more about their child’s development or behavior. Help Me Grow Butte works directly with caregivers to ensure they are connected to the services and resources they need so their children can grow and thrive. helpmegrowbutte.org/ (560)552-3919
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 Growing 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.
Mother Baby Education Center & Breastfeeding Supply Store; Chico. Offering classes in childbirth preparation, infant pediatric CPR, babysitting, understanding grandparenting, understanding fatherhood. Also provides lactation consults and breast pumping supplies. enloe.org. 251 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 120. (530)332-3970.
TAPP; Chico. Open to parents under the age of 22 who are either pregnant or parenting. Based on a national model, helps teens get their children off to a healthy start and helps support the parent in their own personal goals. Includes home visits & service referrals from trained staff. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services. nvcss.org/programs/tapp-teen-services. 10 Independence Circle. 530-345-1600 X3770
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 hours. autismlifespan.org. 2418 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530)897-0900.
Valley Oak Children’s Services Centers; 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., Ste. 6. (530)895-3572.
SHASTA COUNTY
California Youth Partnership; Redding. CYP educates, equips, and empowers youth and adults to make choices that will lead to a healthy self, healthy relationships, and a healthy future. We engage youth wherever they gather: including schools, group homes, detention centers, youth homeless shelters and colleges. HOPE Fridays, HOPE Workshops and HOPE Rising are free programs available to Shasta County residents. There is help for anyone wanting to choose a healthier path. Californiayouthpartnership.org. info@CaliforniaYouthPartnership.org. 1388 Court Street, Ste. C. (530)338- 3313.
Help Me Grow Shasta; Shasta County. Ages & Stages Questionnaire home developmental screenings. Helps parents find answers to their questions about their child’s behavior, development & learning. Provides an easy connection to resources. Helpmegrowshasta.com. helpmegrow@shastacoe.org. (560)605-2645.
Shasta Public Libraries. shastalibraries.org.
- Anderson. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685.
- Burney. 37116 Main St. (530)335-4317.
- Redding. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250.
TAPP; Redding. Open to parents under the age of 22 who are either pregnant or parenting. Based on a national model, helps teens get their children off to a healthy start and helps support the parent in their own personal goals. Includes home visits & service referrals from trained staff. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services. nvcss.org/programs/tapp-teen-services. 2400 Washington Ave Redding. 530-247-3329
Tri County Community Center (Intermountain Community Center); Burney. Family support, resources & 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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center; Redding. This multicultural community center empowers disadvantaged & at-risk youth thru programs that cultivate moral, community & intellectual development. In a supportive environment, youth develop skill sets, connect with new educational & recreation opportunities & forge a better sense of self. cityofredding.org. 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Boys & Girls Club of the Siskiyous; Mt. Shasta. After school program that includes STEM, gardening, homework assistance, sports, games, and the arts, including pottery, painting and graphics. Committed to achieving priority outcomes for youth: Academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Bgcgreatershasta.org. K-3rd at Mt. Shasta Elementary School, 501 Cedar St. (530)560-4839. Grades 4-8 Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055.
Dunsmuir Community Resource Center; Dunsmuir. Offers playgroups ages birth-5, parenting workshops, application assistance for CalFresh, Medi-cal, GNF utility assistance, food pantry, community garden, gardening and nutritional programs, mental health resources. siskiyoucrc.org/dunsmuir 5840 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400.
Family & Community Resource Center; Weed. Offers playgroups birth-5, parenting workshops, mental health resources, Dolly Parton Imagination Library & free books, developmental screenings, family fun events, senior services & programs that cover topics of parenting, education, literacy & nutrition. siskiyoucrc.org/weed. 260 Main St. (530)938-9914.
Happy Camp Community Center; Happy Camp. Offers First5 Literacy events & playgroups, parenting classes, mental health referrals, CalFresh & utility application assistance, emergency food program, farmers market, Market Match program to double SNAP food benefits,mental health referrals. happycampcc.org. 38 Park Way. (530)493-5117.
Help Me Grow Siskiyou; Siskiyou County. Ages & Stages Questionnaire home developmental screenings. Helps parents find answers to their questions about their child’s behavior, development & learning. Provides an easy connection to resources. first5siskiyou.org/help-me-grow-siskiyou/
HUB Communities Family Resource Center; Montague. Offers application assistance, resume help, home searches & resources for rent & mortgage assistance, parenting classes for families in recovery, playgroups on Wed, utility assistance & more. siskiyoucrc.org/montague. 310 S. 13th St. (530)459-3481.
Mount Shasta Community Resource Center; Mount Shasta. Offers many playgroups, parenting classes & more. mtshastacrc.com. 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.
Scott Valley Family Resource Center; Fort Jones. Offers parenting workshops, playgroups, financial referrals & prevention education. siskiyoucrc.org/scott-valley. 11920 Main St. (530)468-2450.
Shasta Strengthening Families; Redding. Shasta Strengthening Families Collaborative 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 parents and youth. Classes and community events are hosted by many of the Shasta Strengthening Families Collaborative partners. shastastrengtheningfamilies.org
Siskiyou Child Care Council; Weed. Preschool program & child care referrals. Also offers a lending library of toys & resource materials related to child development for parents, childcare providers & others working with children. Free trainings for experienced, new & potential family childcare home providers. siskiyouchildcare.org. info@siskiyouchildcare.org. 170 Boles St. (530)938-2793
Siskiyou Family YMCA; Yreka. Offers seasonal programs for kids. Youth arts and performance, summer enrichment program, young musicians program, year round dance program. siskiyouymca.org. 350 N. Foothill Dr. (530)842-9622.
Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center; Tulelake. Resources and services for Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Offers playgroups, women’s & girl’s circle, CalFresh & energy assistance applications, Dress for Success clothing and resume assistance, translator help, family law assistance, new parenting kits, computer, fax, internet access, adult and youth drop in center, mental health services, meals on wheels for seniors & produce giveaway on 1st & 3rd Th each month. 810 Main St. (530)667-2147.
Yreka Community Resource Center. Offers playgroups birth-5, parenting classes, Dolly Parton Imagination Library & free books, mental health resources, commodities food giveaways, New to You thrift store. siskiyoucrc.org/yreka. 201 S. Broadway St. (530)842-1313.
