North State Parent magazine

Our community's disadvantaged children & youth need your help. Thousands of children in CA are waiting for adoptive families. Find out how you can play a part in the life a child by being a foster or adoptive parent.

Adoption Horizons; licensed in 26 N. CA counties.
We build families! Homestudy & post placement services for domestic & international adoptions. 23 years experience. Free consultations.
Info: (1-800) 682-3678 or (530)359-2654.

Adoption Services, State of CA; Yreka.
Homes are needed for children ages 3-12, including sibling groups. Information will be presented on adoption & services available to assist adoptive parents.
Info: 490 S. Broadway. (530)841-0392.

Adoptive Parents Support Group; Chico, Paradise & Oroville.
Info: Chico: 1520 Cohasset Rd. Ste 140. Paradise: Paradise Family Resource Center, 6241 Skyway. Oroville: Call for location. (530)879-3861.

California Dept. of Social Services; Chico.
Families interested in children, sibling groups & minority children are needed. Adoption inquiry meetings. Learn about services & financial assistance for adoptive families.
Info: 520 Cohasset Rd., Ste. #12. (530) 895-6143

Butte College Foster/Kinship Education Program; Chico.
Ongoing trainings, workshops & guardianship clinics for caregivers, foster parents, parents, teachers, therapists & social workers. 2491 Carmichael Dr. Suite 300.
Info: (530)897-6235. www.butte.edu/services/student/career/fostercare/

Lilliput Children's Services & Forever Families Post Adoption Resource Center.; Redding & Chico.
Monthly Orientations to find out how to become an adoptive parent. Adoptive Parent Support Groups with childcare. 
Info: (530)722-2223. Info: Redding (530) 722-9092; Chico (530) 896-1920.

Shasta County Adoption and Foster Care Licensing Services; Redding.
Ongoing Adoption and Foster Care Inquiry meetings. Help our community's children find permanence through adoption.
Info: 1313 Yuba St.  (530)225-5858.

Triad Family Services; Butte, Tehama & neighboring counties.
Triad is a non-profit agency helping address the need for safe & nurturing homes for foster youth. Community members provide a comprehensive level of lifetime support for each child & parent in the program.
Info: (530)894-8340.