Successful and strong families are those who are able to provide for the physical, mental, and emotional development of their children.
Parent and Caregiver Resources
Visit our First 5 Virtual Bulletin Board for resources and events such as:
Parenting Classes
Positive Discipline Workshops
Health & Behavior Tools
Food and Nutrition Agencies
Housing Resources and Support
and LOTS OF OTHER COMMUITY RESOURCES!
Parenting Classes
Positive Discipline Workshops
Health & Behavior Tools
Food and Nutrition Agencies
Housing Resources and Support
and LOTS OF OTHER COMMUITY RESOURCES!
Quitting isn't easy
Sometimes it can seem downright impossible.
But with help from Kick IT California, you can do it!
And every step forward counts.
Wanting to make a change? That's a step.
Reaching out for support? That's a step.
Making a plan and following through? That's the step that leads to a healthy life.
We believe in celebrating every step forward- because it matters!
And providing you with support through your journey, like:
A caring quit coach. A practical plan of action. Or, a simple reminder that yes, this is possible.
That's our mission at Kick It California, to help you move forward and leave "I can't do it" behind.
Speak with a Quit Coach
Monday-Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
1-800-300-8086 (English)
1-800-600-8191 (Spanish)
Text programs
Text "Quit Smoking" or "Quit Vaping" to 66819
Texto "Dejar de Fumar" o "No Vapear" al 66819
Amazon Alexa
Say "Alexa, open Stop Smoking Coach" or "Open Stop Vaping Coach"
For more information visit KickItCA.org | Sarah Kotko @ skotko@co.yuba.ca.us | 530-749-4948
Sometimes it can seem downright impossible.
But with help from Kick IT California, you can do it!
And every step forward counts.
Wanting to make a change? That's a step.
Reaching out for support? That's a step.
Making a plan and following through? That's the step that leads to a healthy life.
We believe in celebrating every step forward- because it matters!
And providing you with support through your journey, like:
A caring quit coach. A practical plan of action. Or, a simple reminder that yes, this is possible.
That's our mission at Kick It California, to help you move forward and leave "I can't do it" behind.
Speak with a Quit Coach
Monday-Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
1-800-300-8086 (English)
1-800-600-8191 (Spanish)
Text programs
Text "Quit Smoking" or "Quit Vaping" to 66819
Texto "Dejar de Fumar" o "No Vapear" al 66819
Amazon Alexa
Say "Alexa, open Stop Smoking Coach" or "Open Stop Vaping Coach"
For more information visit KickItCA.org | Sarah Kotko @ skotko@co.yuba.ca.us | 530-749-4948

FREE In-person classes to help you
"Stop Smoking, Vaping or Chewing"
"Stop Smoking, Vaping or Chewing"
Develop a plan that works!
Classes are offered free of charge as a community service of Adventist Health and Rideout.
You do NOT need to be an Adventist/Rideout patient to join.
Finding Freedom From Smoking
You’ve heard all the reasons why you should quit. Join this program to help you pass through the stages and learn the skills you need to be successful for life.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 4-5 PM (Call the number below to sign up for next session)
Location: Adventist Health and Rideout Cardiac Rehabilitation Center 401 I Street, Suite B, Marysville
Instructor: Cathy Gaughan, American Lung Association Certified
Instructor Topics Include:
Classes are offered free of charge as a community service of Adventist Health and Rideout.
You do NOT need to be an Adventist/Rideout patient to join.
Finding Freedom From Smoking
You’ve heard all the reasons why you should quit. Join this program to help you pass through the stages and learn the skills you need to be successful for life.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 4-5 PM (Call the number below to sign up for next session)
Location: Adventist Health and Rideout Cardiac Rehabilitation Center 401 I Street, Suite B, Marysville
Instructor: Cathy Gaughan, American Lung Association Certified
Instructor Topics Include:
- Thinking About Quitting
- On the Road to Freedom
- Wanting to Quit
- Strategies
- Staying Off
- Managing Stress
- Controlling Weight
Call us at (530) 749-6311
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is committed to assisting parents in their efforts to become self-sufficient by providing a variety of workforce development programs and supportive services. Services include: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Referrals for Domestic Violence Services, Job Readiness and Preparation Workshops, Learning Disability Screening, Resume Writing & Job Search Assistance, Mental Health Counseling, High School Diploma & GED Classes, Job Retention Services, Supportive Services (transportation, child care), Referrals for Substance Abuse Services, and Work Experience/ Subsidized Employment.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE determines eligibility to improve the health, nutrition, and wellbeing of individuals and families. Services include: CalFresh, Cash Assistance Payment for Immigrants, Child Only CalWORKs, County Medical Services Program, Covered California, Medi-Cal, and Revenue Recovery.
PUBLIC HEALTH aspires to ensure a strong and healthy community by assessing needs and promoting healthy lifestyles through health education, prevention and intervention services. Services include: Birth and Death Certificates, California Children’s Services, Child Injury Prevention Classes (Car Seat, Bike Helmet, Life Vests), Communicable Disease Investigations, Emergency Preparedness, General Assistance, Housing Support Services, Intensive Case Management for Vulnerable Population, Oral Health Program, Public Health Nurse Home Visiting Program, Social Security Administration Advocacy, and Tobacco Cessation Education.
CHILD & ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES is dedicated to assisting families in providing safe, healthy, and nurturing homes to children and promoting health and safety for elders and dependent adults that allows them to remain in their own homes free from abuse and neglect.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is committed to assisting parents in their efforts to become self-sufficient by providing a variety of workforce development programs and supportive services. Services include: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Referrals for Domestic Violence Services, Job Readiness and Preparation Workshops, Learning Disability Screening, Resume Writing & Job Search Assistance, Mental Health Counseling, High School Diploma & GED Classes, Job Retention Services, Supportive Services (transportation, child care), Referrals for Substance Abuse Services, and Work Experience/ Subsidized Employment.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE determines eligibility to improve the health, nutrition, and wellbeing of individuals and families. Services include: CalFresh, Cash Assistance Payment for Immigrants, Child Only CalWORKs, County Medical Services Program, Covered California, Medi-Cal, and Revenue Recovery.
PUBLIC HEALTH aspires to ensure a strong and healthy community by assessing needs and promoting healthy lifestyles through health education, prevention and intervention services. Services include: Birth and Death Certificates, California Children’s Services, Child Injury Prevention Classes (Car Seat, Bike Helmet, Life Vests), Communicable Disease Investigations, Emergency Preparedness, General Assistance, Housing Support Services, Intensive Case Management for Vulnerable Population, Oral Health Program, Public Health Nurse Home Visiting Program, Social Security Administration Advocacy, and Tobacco Cessation Education.
CHILD & ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES is dedicated to assisting families in providing safe, healthy, and nurturing homes to children and promoting health and safety for elders and dependent adults that allows them to remain in their own homes free from abuse and neglect.
First 5 California will convene, partner in, and help lead the movement to create and implement a comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated system for California’s children prenatal through age 5 and their families. It will promote, support, and optimize early childhood development. Check out the Parent Resource Page!

For additional events, programs and resources visit our Events and Resources Padlet