First 5 Modoc is a resource for parent oriented programs in Modoc
County:
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here for Modoc Community Resources
• TEACH: Welcome Baby, Toy Lending Library, Homeless Shelter,
Child Care Resource, Domestic Violence Intervention,
Car Seat Program
• State preschools
• Modoc County Health Services
Modoc County Office of Education - Early Head Start offers
families comprehensive child development services for pregnant
mothers and children from newborns to 3 years old.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) WIC is a temporary
assistance program for pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants
and children up to five years of age, who have special nutritional
needs. WIC provides nutrition education to help improve eating
habits, and dispenses supplemental food vouchers to buy specific
foods important for good health. Childhood immunizations are also
available at most WIC clinics, in addition to breastfeeding
education and support.
California’s Healthy Families is low cost insurance
for children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision
coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify
for free Medi-Cal. Click here for
Healthy Families
Dads at a Distance and Moms Over Miles are two
sites that give long-distance parents ideas for activities to share
with their children for those times when they are separated.