Parent and Family Resources

Family Resource Centers throughout Siskiyou County offer parents and children activities.

First 5 Siskiyou is a resource is a resource for parent-oriented programs in Siskiyou County

First 5 Modoc is a resource for parent-oriented programs in Modoc County

Shasta Head Start Child Development is part of a national program that provides income-eligible pre-school children with educational and developmental activities as well as social services for families.  There are locations in Yreka, Weed and Dunsmuir.

Siskiyou Child Care Council provides child care payment assistance, an on-site center, a toy and resource lending library, child care provider training and respite child care services.  

Siskiyou Early Head Start offers families comprehensive child development services for pregnant mothers and children from newborns to 3 years old. Services are offered at both the Center located in Yreka and at the parents’ homes.

Modoc County Office of Education—Early Head Start offers families comprehensive child development services for pregnant mothers and children from newborn to three years old.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) WIC is a temporary assistance program for pregnant and breastfeeding 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.  The County of Siskiyou Public Health Division has a WIC office.

Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center offers services to victims of family violence and sexual assault. They provide 24 hour crisis response.

Dads at a Distance and Moms Over Miles are two site that give long-distance parents ideas for activities to share with their children for those times when they are separated.

Children's Health Guide, sponsored by Drug Watch, a guide for parents of newborns to preteens.

Addiction Group is dedicated to help individuals suffering from substance abuse and prevent new cases through credible information and spreading awareness.