Healthy Families Shasta County

Shasta Mom's Circle ENTERPRISE is tomorrow at 10am! We hope to see you there!

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The Association of University Centers on Disability is hosting a free webinar, The Intersection of Race and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), on Wednesday, February 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. (PST). The presentation will include findings from a study that focused on understanding reasons for later age diagnosis of ASD for African Americans and how to support that community in areas of accessing diagnosis, therapeutic and medical services, and research participation. Click on the link for more information and to register:
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Join Master Gardeners in two garden workshops to get ready for spring planting and other gardening activities!

Gardening Basics
February 10 | 10:30am-1pm
Shasta College Farm, Bldg 4000 & Greenhouses
Workshop topics will cover gardening in containers, seed starting basics, seed selection and when to start seeds for your growing zone, House Plants 101, growing succulents, repotting and rejuvenation of house plants, and Hügelkultur beds.
There will be on-site soil analysis for soil samples. House Plants 101 will feature a cuttings swap. Bring healthy cuttings in a plastic bag or placed in water to participate.

Readying Your Garden
March 9 | 10:30am-1pm
Shasta Public Libraries Redding Library, Community Room & Outside Patio
Workshop topics will cover basic permaculture principles, organic bed preparation for an amazing harvest, companion planting, hardening off and transplanting, how to start composting and composting demonstration, and setting up irrigation for a successful growing season.

Both workshops will have three sessions of classes that last about 40 minutes each, and participants will be able to select topics for each session. There is a $5 charge to cover materials and seeds at each workshop.

Master Gardeners are sponsoring a Garden Starts Co-Op after each workshop. Participants swap seeds or plant starts they have in abundance for plants/seeds that they need. For those without seeds/plants to swap, Master Gardeners will also have some seeds to share with participants, and the Redding Library will have seeds available from the seed library.

This is a joint effort with the University of California, Shasta Public Libraries, and the Shasta Seed Library. This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

For more info, please contact Master Gardener at (530) 242-2219 or [email protected]

Redding Recreation's Spring 2024 Activity Guide is here!

As winter waves goodbye and rains refresh the landscape, excitement fills the air for a vibrant spring in Redding! Discover exhilarating classes and events for you and your family in the 2024 Spring Activity Guide.

Volleyball and NFL Flag Football return for another fantastic season, and your little ones are already buzzing about the Grasshopper Bug Run in April! Find your new favorite activity, whether it’s pickleball, tennis, foil fencing, or martial arts.

Embark on an adventure with our innovative, family-style Dungeons & Dragons class. Don’t forget to participate in the Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt in March and kick-off swim lessons at the Aquatic Center in May.

Keep an eye out for Redding Recreation's summer camps. Registration opens this month, and they fill up fast!

Spring is synonymous with sunshine, smiles, and outdoor fun. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the season with Redding Recreation!

To check out the new interactive guide, visit cityofredding.gov/activityguide.

Sometimes one person changes everything! For young people in foster care, that person is a CASA volunteer. Children with a CASA are more likely to experience an increased feeling of well-being, even during difficult times. Curious about CASA? We're happy to answer your questions.

We have a virtual training class starting March 6th and we'd love to have you join us! For more information and to fill out a volunteer application, please visit our website: https://nvcss.org/casa/

Sign up for the Help Me Grow E-Newsletter for families with children ages 0-8 to connect to local child development resources, story times and so much more by emailing [email protected] with your name and email address.

provides FREE admission for families with children ages 0-5 to Turtle Bay Museum on the first Friday of each month. Registration required and space is limited, register now for Friday Dec 1st at turtlebay.org/first-fridays

Join Turtle Bay for the 1st Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run on Saturday, Dec 2, with registration beginning at 3pm! This new local family-friendly fun run will help kick off the Holiday season. Participants will run/walk our course, starting at the Sundial Bridge and ending in the Garden of Lights, where they will enjoy all the food, drink, and festivities available for purchase. Garden of Lights admission is included with the registration fee. All proceeds support the education programs, exhibitions, and animals at Turtle Bay.

Support Northern Valley Catholic Social Service on North State Giving Tuesday Carefully seeking out those in need of care, support, and time.Your donation will fund incredible programs such as......

Our Family Support Specialists are partnering with parents to provide you with help, education and connections to community resources. Submit a short form at nvcss.org/programs/healthy-families-shasta and Healthy Families Shasta to get connected. All services are free, tailored to your needs and provided to parents that are pregnant or parenting an infant under 3 months.
We look forward to meeting you! 💛

Wondering if your child needs to see a dentist? Talk to your home visitor today!

Have you signed up your little one for Tiny Tots yet?

Redding Recreation's next session of Tiny Tots starts on Tuesday, September 5th!

The theme for the September sessions is "All About Me!" During this session, your little one will explore the five senses, learn about each other, and discuss family structure. They will also use their five senses to observe and understand the world around them.

Tiny Tots Preschool provides hands-on learning experiences to help your child build social and emotional skills while they gain a solid foundation in math, literacy, and science! It'll bring out the smiles and a sense of pride in your tiny tot, too!
Tiny Tots classes are for children ages 3 - 5 and are held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Enterprise Community Room at beautiful Enterprise Park.

Visit reddingrecreation.org and click "join a class" to register for this Tiny Tots session or one of our other upcoming Tiny Tots sessions!

FYI to all of our Juniper families!

This year at MOPS we're going to "Say Yes". To the new thing, to the hard thing, to the invite, to the little voice inside, to the things that bring us joy. We hope you'll join us.

New to breastfeeding and have questions or need help? WIC breastfeeding peer counselors are trained parents who breastfed their babies. They will listen to you, answer your questions and encourage you.

Ask if your local WIC office has breastfeeding peer counselors. WIC also has nutrition counselors and registered dietitians to support you and your family through your child’s 5th birthday.



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Did you know that First 5 Shasta partners with Bright by Text to provide expecting parents and caregivers of children between the age of 0-8 in Shasta County with free resources and activities sent by text directly to their cell phones. Sign up today and never miss something amazing! Text “SHASTAKIDS” to 274448

Looking for something to do this weekend? use your Library Card to check out a Turtle Bay library pass and visit Turtle Bay Exploration Park for FREE!

You and one guest can enjoy the museum, Paul Bunyan Forest Camp, and all of Turtle Bay’s featured programming for one week. Additional passes can be purchased at the museum for a reduced price. https://www.shastalibraries.org/museum-pass

Shasta County Child Support Services is excited to announce its 7th Annual Drive-Thru Backpack Event will be held on Friday, August 11th, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., while supplies last, at the Redding Civic Auditorium main parking lot, 700 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA 96001.

Joining us this year with additional resources for families are Shasta County Public Health - To***co Education, Shasta Community Health Center, Pathways to Hope for Children, Early Childhood Services, Shasta County , and United Way of Northern California.

We invite all families in need to join us for this exciting event providing students a school backpack stuffed with school supplies for the upcoming year. Please note, children must be present to receive a backpack.

We are enrolling at our MCARTHUR CENTER! 🤩 Call our super helpful enrollment department at 530-241-1036 to see if your child qualifies for our program. OR, request an appointment online! https://shastaheadstart.org/apply-for-services/