Parent's Guide to Shasta County Resources


Playtime

 
   
  • Play groups
  • 0-to-5 activities
  • Events
  • Playgrounds especially for young children
   

Storytime

 
  • Storytimes
  • Children's Books
  • Family Literacy
  • Great Books for Young Children
 
   

Special Needs

 
  • Services for children with special needs
  • Child development milestones
 
   

Early Care and Education

 
  • Early care
  • Early education
  • Kindergarten transition
  • Choosing a quality child care provider
  • Checklist for choosing a preschool
 
   

Parent Education

 
  • Classes for parents/caregivers
  • Materials about parenting
  • General education (high school/college)
 
   

Family Support and Well-being

 
  • Counseling and mental health services
  • Parent support & support groups
 
   

Health

 
  • Health services
  • Immunizations
  • Insurance
  • Medical care
  • Breastfeeding
  • Physician referral
  • Smoking cessation
  • Substance abuse
  • Oral health