North State Parent magazine

Adult Literacy Program; Cottonwood.
The Cottonwood Library has volunteers to help anyone over age 15. Job & housing applications, resumes, CA Exit, GED exam & driver's license study, learning to read & improving reading skills. Bilingual tutors avail. Free. Info: (530)347-5697; In Spanish/en Espa-ol: (530)921 0431 or (530)347-4015.

KIXE's Ready To Learn Program; Multi-county.
Free for educators, parents & orgs working with families with children ages 0-8 yrs.  Free resources, children's books & fun educational workshops on a variety of child development issues. Info: Dawn (530)243-5493.

LEAFF- Literacy Enrichment Activities for Families; Mt. Shasta. 
Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center has a lending library of literacy kits for families with children aged birth-5yrs. Themed kits contain 3-5 books, games, puzzles, puppets, sing-a-long cassettes, tips for reading to your child & more! Free, on a check-out basis. Info: (530)926-1400.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S.; Redding.
Parental Adults Reading Encouraging Nurturing Teaching Supporting. Parents & caregivers resource for children's early learning. Courses for parents of K-3rd aged children in the Redding School District & Partnership schools. Free childish book with class; earn a refurbished computer after course completion. Info: Molly, (530)245-7725.