PARENTING PROGRAMS & SUPPORTS
First 5 Yuba County support parenting classes, programs and peer support groups, to ensure parents and caregivers have access to developmentally appropriate practices and connections to community resources.
TRIPLE-P: Positive Parenting Program
Parenting Education provide essential tools and knowledge, empowering parents to raise confident, healthy, and well-adjusted children. Through parenting education, you can:
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Enhance parental empowerment and competency
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Foster positive parenting practices
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Strengthen social connections
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Improve parent-child interactions
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Promote better child behavior
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Reduce the use of corporal punishment and risk of abuse
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Boost parental mental health and well-being
Upcoming Sessions:
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Starting April 15th, 2026: 9-week session, Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm. Registration Closed. Call 530-749-4877 for information on upcoming sessions.
Peer support groups for parents offer immense value by providing a sense of community and shared experience.
Caregiver Cafe is an ongoing group dedicated to Yuba County FFNs. What's an FFN? it's a Family, Friend or Neighbor that takes care of/babysits a child ages 0-5.
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Meets Monthly at 1128 Yuba Street, in Marysville
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9:30-11:00 am, 3rd Thursday of each month
Happy Feet is a weekly walking group for expecting parents, new parents and/or parents & caregivers with young children.
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Meets Weekly, March to October
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9:00 am-10:30 am, Every Wednesday
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1st Wednesday- POW/MIA Park
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2nd Wednesday- Eufay Wood Park
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3rd Wednesday- Gavin Park
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4th Wednesday- Lindhurst Memorial Park
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5th Wednesday- See First 5 Yuba Facebook for location
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Call or Text (530) 845-9509 for more information.
The Blue Shift Project of Yuba-Sutter provides:
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Help for pregnant and parenting individuals in the perinatal period and beyond
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Partners with families to develop support plans and coping strategies
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Connection to treatment providers and other resources if desired
If you would like to make a referral for yourself or someone you know, please visit the Blue-Shift Project website to be connected with a local care navigator.
