To place a bulk order of new parent kits for your agency email parentkit@first5.ca.gov with the following details:
All children are born to grow, to develop, to live, to love, and to articulate their needs and feelings for their self-protection.
Contact the Butte County Department of Public Health at (530) 552-4047 for information about no-cost portable cribs, available for families who qualify for WIC or Medi-Cal and who need a safe sleep environment for their infant.
Contact the Butte County Department of Public Health for information about no-cost child safety car seats and bicycle helmets for the whole family at (800) 339-2941.
Contact the Butte County Department of Public Health at (530) 552-3882 to learn about how your agency can receive free oral hygiene kits, nutrition education materials and tobacco cessation materials for your families, and to learn about the other educational supports and services they can provide to the families you serve.
The Commission receives emergency supplies such as diapers, cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment, for families and agencies during disasters and pandemics. Contact Commission staff to make sure your agency is on our supply distribution list and to find out if supplies are currently available.
Every month First 5 Butte staff sends out a newsletter that contains information about upcoming trainings, funding opportunities, outreach events, and covers Commission information. This newsletter was created as a way to share important information staff receives with all of our community partners.
A no-cost service available to all families in Butte County with children aged 0-5 who are interested in learning more about their child’s development or behavior. Help Me Grow Butte works directly with caregivers to ensure they are connected to the services and resources they need so their children can grow and thrive.
Provides vital information, support, and referrals through calls, texts, and chats to diverse parents, children, and youth seeking help nationwide. The National Parent & Youth Helpline is operated by Parents Anonymous and will be available 24/7 beginning January 2, 2024.
A free App created by health care providers and caregivers designed to be used during baby’s first six months. The App focuses on the caregiver child relationship and feelings of love, stress, fatigue, frustration and hope- all of which are part of being a caregiver.
A free text platform that sends positive messages that promote parent and child health and development.
Visit the Resources for Caregivers page for more information!