The Village
The Village is here to help pregnant women and families with young children connect with the services they deserve to give their children the best possible start in life. The Village was created to help coordinate and simplify the process of connecting with home-based programs in Butte County. The Village consists of local programs including Butte Baby Steps, Parents as Teachers, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and the Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting program, whose goals are the same: to give caregivers and children the resources and support they need to be successful as a family and in life.
It takes a village to raise a child, let us be part of your village.
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FAQs
How long does it take for The Village to contact me?
Once your referral is received, it can take up to 5 business days for the Care Coordinator to review your information and contact you.
What services do the home-based programs offer?
The services offered by the home-based programs depends on the needs of the family. Services include parent-child activities, goal setting and planning, health and development screenings, individual support and consultation, referrals to beneficial resources, and more.
How do I know if I qualify for The Village?
The job of our Care Coordinator is to use the information you provide to determine which local programs your family qualifies for and best fits your needs.
Do the services have to happen in my home?
The programs are designed to meet families in their home, however, partner agencies can work with you to meet you and your child in a location that is convenient and comfortable for you.
What is the cost of the service?
All of the services are at no cost to you.
What happens after I submit a form/call?
Our Care Coordinator will match you with a local parenting support team that best suits your unique situation. We will refer you to one of our partner agencies and keep in touch with you during this process, ensuring that you get the support you deserve.
You get personalized parenting support that you and your baby deserve, right in your own home!
Our Partners
Butte Baby Steps
A program of Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, the Butte Baby Steps program is a national program model designed to help expectant and new caregivers get their children off to a healthy start. Butte Baby Steps offers services to children aged 0 to 3 months.
Nurse-Family Partnership
A free home-based program for people who are less than or currently are 28 weeks pregnant with their first child and meet the WIC income guidelines. Through this program, a registered nurse provides support and information to support a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby, and the growth of the birthing parent as they navigate becoming a new parent. This program also provides referrals to local resources including healthcare, childcare, etc.
Early Head Start Home Base
An E-Center program, Early Head Start provides services to children 0-3 years of age and to pregnant women. Services are provided in three options: Part-Day, Full-Day and Home Base.
Teenage Pregnancy & Parenting
A program of Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, TAPP provides services to parents and caregivers under the age of 21 to assess strengths, explore values and set goals for success.
Parents As Teachers
Parents as Teachers, a Youth for Change home based program, provides a professionally trained home visitor to support Butte County families with young children ages 0-5 as they experience and overcome challenges every caregiver faces.