Youth/Family Services

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1 Youth/Family Services A Special Place (YWCA) PO Box 3506, Santa Rosa (24 HR Hotline) Operates a pre-school, serves at risk youth, SPS clients, and homeless children. Offers children living with violence or neglect a safe setting five days a week Provides support and education for parents to promote their own healing Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Sonoma County Guerneville Road, #6, Santa Rosa Provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better. Bob Burke s Kids Program P.O. Box 602, Forestville Program of West County Community Services Special programs, recreational activities, and a supportive environment for youth and their families dealing with cancer, disabilities, illness or other special needs. CA Children s Services County of Sonoma, Department of Health th Street, Santa Rosa Assists to diagnose and treat serious medical conditions and disabilities Child Protective & Welfare Services (CWS/CPS) National 24-hour Hotline for Copperhill Parkway, Santa Rosa Investigates reports of child abuse. Call CWS to make verbal report. Monday- Friday, 8 AM 5 PM Children and Family Circle of Sonoma County N. Dutton Avenue, Suite 110, Santa Rosa Subsidized child care for infants and toddlers of low-income families, especially those at risk of abuse or neglect. Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 1

2 Chop s Teen Club 284-CHOPS (2467) 509 Adam s Street, Santa Rosa Chop s is a teen club designed by and for teens. Get into the action at chop s, a multi use teen recreation facility with a teen lounge, gym, climbing wall, art studio, nightclub, café and recording studio Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County (CAP) N. Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa Help for low Income families. Call for Information on variety of services offered. Community Child Care Council (4 C s) A Stony Circle, Suite 300 Santa Rosa Provides support, promotes affordable quality child care for families from a variety of backgrounds. They have eleven Child Development centers for low-income families (Spanish). Provides training and workshops, child care food programs, and a toy & resource library. Dads Make a Difference County Health-Public Health th Street, Santa Rosa Fathers or expectant fathers of children born to teen mothers (males years old) Parenting education and vocation opportunities through agency partnerships to promote responsible fatherhood and increase self-sufficiency Services are provided in conjunction with CPI Contact Pauline Richardson California Parenting Institute Standish Avenue, Santa Rosa Warm -line Individual, group and family counseling for children and families with childhood issues including sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, behavioral disorders, and divorce Victims Assistance and Medi-Cal accepted. Sliding-scale fees (Spanish) Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 2

3 Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) Bryant Street Suite 738, San Francisco Created to protect the lawful educational rights of children with disabilities. Provides technical assistance consultations, direct representation and training on special education rights and services. CASE helps families and school districts work together when designing appropriate special education programs for students. Cope Family Center Fourth Street, Napa Empowers families to create happy, healthy lives for their children through child abuse prevention, parent education, and self-sufficiency services Programs include a family resource center, parent education, home visitation, family economic success, supervised visitation services, emergency aid, and child abuse prevention council. Early Learning Institute Professional Center Drive, Rohnert Park Disability services for children 0-3 years of age. Free Spanish Family Support Center (Catholic Charities) A Street, Santa Rosa No bus passes Comprehensive emergency homeless shelter up to 90 days for families with children, pregnant women, elderly, or disabled persons. Intake procedure done every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. There is a waiting list (Spanish) This agency provides emergency rental assistance funds to help tenants keep their rental units, or help with first month's rent and/or deposits for moving into a rental unit (HCA Fund Program). Family Education Center of Life Works Ext College Avenue, Santa Rosa Contact Michael Tonjum, Executive Director Adlerian therapy / parent support groups / education / workshops. Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 3

4 Family Service Agency (FSA) Lombardi Court, Suite C, Santa Rosa Individual, family, couples, children, seniors, Domestic violence, child abuse prevention, Court-ordered domestic violence 52-week course, Grief counseling, counseling for age 55 or older at no charge Senior Peer Counseling. Sliding scale fees Spanish speaking counseling is available on a limited basis. Family Support Division (District Attorney) Copperhill Parkway, Santa Rosa Child support services Four Winds West Oak Tree Lane, Fairfax Emancipation program for young adults, housing/job training/counseling Programs include residential and independent living skills. Free to Be Airway Court, Ste. 16 Santa Rosa, CA Trains teens and young adults to speak on panels and teach curriculum to other yr. old youth. Gives the tools and support to choose abstinence until marriage. Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma Equestrian therapy program for mentally or physically disabled children Healthy Families CA Managed Risk Medical Insurance Low cost insurance for children and teens. Jewish Family and Children s Services N. Dutton Avenue, Ste C, Santa Rosa Do not have to be Jewish to receive services Individuals, couples, groups, teens, elders, seniors at Home Program. Volunteer home. Non-sectarian counseling for families and individuals of all ages Low-interest loans to working poor for cars and housing. (Minimal Spanish) Sliding scale available Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 4

5 Life Pregnancy Services Healdsburg Ave, #7 Sebastopol, CA Baby needs, maternity clothes Life Works College Avenue, Santa Rosa Contact Michael Tonjum, Executive Director Provides comprehensive services to promote the healthy emotional development of children and families throughout Sonoma County. Programs include Family Education, school-based counseling program, Choices for Change (drug & alcohol dependence), Lifeworks Behavioral Services (for severe emotional and behavioral problems), El Puente- The Bridge (gang prevention program), and Transitions (for individuals with Asperger s Syndrome or Nonverbal Learning disability). Sliding scale fees. Bring copy of pay stubs to appointment. Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center Galli Drive, Suite C, Novato Assists families of children with special needs with special education, IEPS, and assessments Services include a help line, trainings, prevention programs, and support groups Contact Chris Allen, Parent Advisor-Sonoma County to make an appointment (Fridays, 1 4 PM) Meets at Becoming Independent, 1425 Corporate Center Parkway, Santa Rosa National Teen Dating Hotline PO Box , Austin, TX A 24-hour service for teens, that is confidential, anonymous. For any teenager affected by date rape or other dating abuse. New Directions Adolescent Services PO Box 1819, Rohnert Park Services for special needs teens. Psychotherapeutic educational day treatment center Positive Images Chinn Street, Santa Rosa Organization that provides support and advocacy to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersexed youth and young adults, & educates the greater community Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 5

6 River to Coast Children s Services st St., Guerneville, CA (if calling from Sonoma Coast) Serves West County families looking for resources and support for families and child care providers. Help paying for child care for eligible families, low cost counseling program for children and their families Kinder and infant gym at the Guerneville Vets Hall, 9:45 AM 12:15 pm Also provides emergency housing or shelter, shelter depends on funds River to Coast Children s Services, Emergency Resources Program st St., Guerneville, CA (if calling from Sonoma Coast) For low-income families residing in west Sonoma County M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM, walk-ins ok, emergency Food for young children, formula available but please call ahead Shelter depends on funds Santa Rosa Community Health Center Lombardi Court, Santa Rosa Offers individual counseling, parenting classes, children s group counseling provides comprehensive primary care and mental health services for people of all ages Sliding scale fees (Spanish) Translation services are available for other languages and for the hearing impaired Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) Dr. James E. Coffee House/ Social Advocates for Youth 1243 Ripley Street, Santa Rosa Emergency shelter for runaway or homeless youth under 18 Crisis mediation provided on a 24-hour basis for youth & their families. Outreach to homeless youth and drop-in services. Food, clothes, toiletries. Social Advocates for Youth SAY (Santa Rosa) Airway Drive, Suite E, Santa Rosa Crisis Hotline: saysr@saysc.org Counseling, prevention, assistance finding jobs, workshops, help finishing school, shelter for youth Walks in accepted, appointments preferred Social Advocates for Youth SAY (Sonoma) Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 6

7 1055 Broadway, Suite D, Sonoma Social Advocates for Youth Youth Employment Center Ext Grove St., Healdsburg Bilingual. Job training & referrals. Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) Healdsburg Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) Sonoma Social Advocates for Youth Youth Employment Center Ext. 227 Sonoma County Human Services Department Family, Youth, and Children s Services (Child Protective Services) P.O. Box 1539, Santa Rosa, CA Sonoma County Mental Health Chanate Hall Youth & Family Mental Health Outpatient fax Chanate Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Children s team-based services Services for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents up to 21 Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development Center Burton Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA PO Box 7078, Cotati, CA Offers resources and referrals in Rohnert Park This agency provides emergency one time rental assistance funds to help tenants keep their rental units, or help with first month's rent and/or deposits for moving into a rental unit (HCA Fund Program). Tamayo House Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa Youth 18-24, co-ed, transition and permanent housing. Focus is on those coming out of foster care Single room $400/mo. Double room $250/mo no children Teen Parent Connections th Street, Santa Rosa Offers services to pregnant teens and teen parents. Teen Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative Providing facts about date and acquaintance rape. Crisis line number: Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 7

8 VOICES College Avenue, Santa Rosa VOICES is a one stop center where youth can get multiple needs met. It is also a community center where a real sense of family and support exists while youth are facing the harsh reality of being out on their own. Open Monday through Friday Helps with various needs including: housing, employment, education, health & wellness WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa Call for appointment Monthly food vouchers and nutrition education for low income pregnant women, nursing mothers and children up to age 5. Serves Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Guerneville. In Healdsburg & Cloverdale, call for appointment Run by Healdsburg Alliance Medical Center Second location at the Sonoma County Indian Health Clinic Wilmar Family Grief and Healing Center P.O. BOX 1374, Sonoma, CA info@willmarcenter.org Support for children and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one Provides emergency on-site grief support Education and training to schools and the community at large. Willow Creek Treatment Center Irwin Lane, Santa Rosa Residential program for severely emotionally disturbed children. Specializes in serving youth that have a history of abuse, neglect, and multiple placement failures Helps children develop self-esteem, self-respect, and a sense of responsibility with control over the direction and quality of their lives Youth Diversion Program at West County Community Services Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 8

9 16390 Main Street, Guerneville For youth connected to the juvenile justice system. Must be referred by law enforcement, Sonoma County Juvenile probation or west county school. Interview and appointment required. Resource Guide (Revised 1/23/2013) Page 9