Parenting Support

(Also see Special Needs)

Butte County

Butte County Mothers of Multiples; Chico & surrounding Butte County areas.
Mothers of multiples (twins, triplets or more) form friendships through common experience. Mutual support & guidance for meeting parenting challenges. Info: Treasa (530)899-1538 or Tina (530)894-5123.

Chico Mothers Club.
A club for pregnant women & mothers of children under 5 from Chico & surrounding areas.
Offers friendship & support, playgroups, monthly activities, outings, a newsletter, meals following childbirth & more. $30/year. (530) 571-4268.

Enloe Children's Health and Resource Center; Chico.
Offers free classes, great resources & discussion groups for parents w/designated area for small children to play during classes. 277 Cohasset Rd. (530) 332-3841.

Families Learning in Grief, Healing Together (FLIGHT); Chico.
A self-help group offering support & resources to families who have suffered the death of a child. Children welcome. Info: (530) 345-1682.

Grandparents as Parents Support Group & Kinship Respite; Chico, Paradise & Oroville.
Offers support, information, & resources for relatives caring for another family member's children. Monthly meetings. Free. (877) 215-4576.

New Parent Support Group; Chico.
Join other parents to discuss the joys & stresses of pregnancy & parenting your baby. Free to parents of babies 0-12 months. Family Center, 2070 Talbert Dr. (530)893-0391.

Parent Education Network; Butte Co.
Offers parenting classes & support in Chico, Orovill & Paradise. Classes for general parenting skills, for working specifically with strong-willed, at-risk youth, for parents who are separating, parenting teens, step parents & parents in recovery. Topics include growth & development, anger & stress management, boundaries, self-esteem & more. Info: (530)893-0391.

Parents in Recovery; Oroville.
Outpatient substance abuse program for parents in recovery. Topics include handling anger, building trust, setting rules, limits & more. Info: (530)893-0391 ext 3003.

Shasta County

Family Service Agency of Shasta County; Redding.
Specializing in counseling for individual & family therapy, children & youth, youth substance abuse, marriage, parenting & other relationships. Info: (530) 243-2024.

Grandparents Support Group; Redding.
A group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Meets twice monthly. Info: (530) 226-5129.

Kids Turn; Redding.
An educational program for children whose parents have separated or divorced. Cost: sliding scale. Info: (530)244-5749.

Learning Through Play; Redding.
Are you looking for some ideas for helping the children in your life reach their full potential? Come to our free workshops. Info: (530)246-8827.

Parent-child Interaction Therapy; Redding.
16-20 week program improves parent-child relationships. Learn skills to manage children’s severe behavior issues. For ages 2-7yrs. Free to qualifying families. New Directions to Hope. 1880 Shasta St. Info: (530)248-3000.

Parents as Teachers Child Development Program; Redding.
Personal visit program that offers parents info, guidance & support for success as their child’s first teacher/s. For children 0-3 yrs. (530) 225-4915

Twins Support Group; Redding.
Parents of multiples & their children are invited to meet for support, interaction & play. Free. 1220 Sacramento St. Info: (530) 245-6466

Siskiyou County

Bereavement Support Group; Weed.
Compassionate Friends Siskiyou County offers grief support to parents, grandparents & adult siblings of children who have died at any age, from any cause. All adult family members welcome. We need not walk alone. Free. Meets monthly. Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis, Ste. A. Info: (530) 355-2501.

Free Parenting Kits; S. Siskiyou County.
Information kits for pregnant & new parents of children up to one year old. Kit includes six info videos & booklets, Parent's Guide, Healthy Start-Grow Smart booklet set & board book for baby. Info: Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis, Suite A, Weed. (530) 938-2426.

Grief Support Group for Parents; S. Siskiyou County.
For parents who have experienced the loss of a child. Share insight & support with others that can relate. Info: Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center (530) 926-1400 or McCloud Community Resource Center at (530) 964-3250.

Healthy Families Insurance for Children; Weed.
Low-cost or free medical, dental & vision care coverage programs for qualifying children and teens. Info/application assistance: Weed Community Resource Center (530)938-2426.

Siskiyou Family Resource Centers; Countywide.
A network of centers offering parent education, supportive classes, child development activities, referrals, life skill classes & more. Call for nearest location: (530) 926-5927.

Weed Parenting Class; Weed.
Parenting Now classes to families of children ages 0-8. Support & tips that make a difference in how you & your child talk, play & live. Free dinner, childcare & prizes. Weed CRC, 720 S. Davis, Suite A, Weed. (530)938-2426.

Tehama County

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy; Red Bluff/Corning.
A powerful & effective therapeutic approach using horses as a tool for emotional growth addresses a variety of mental health & developmental needs including ADHD, trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship problems & more. Sliding Scale avail. Info: Contact Denise Smith, LCSW, LCS#23506 (530) 354-5474.

Parent-child Interaction Therapy; Red Bluff. 16-20 week program improves parent-child relationships. Learn skills to manage children’s severe behavior issues. For ages 2-7yrs. Free to qualifying families. New Directions to Hope. 590 Antelope Blvd. Info: (530) 529-0592.

Parent Education Classes; Red Bluff.
Help your children, infants through teens, achieve self-discipline, responsibility, co-operation, self-esteem & problem-solving skills. Free. Red Bluff Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St., Suite 101. Info: (530) 528-8066 or 528-3025.

Positive Parenting Classes; Corning.
Parents work together to understand concepts of parenting with positive discipline to raise responsible, respectful & resourceful children. Free. Corning FRC, West Street School Kindergarten building. (530)528-7947.