 Livescan Services
Valley Oak Children's Services is now offering Livescan Services.
Livescan Services are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Please call (800) 315-4507 to schedule an appointment, or visit L-1 Identity Solutions to schedule an appointment on-line.
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 Did You Know?
Valley Oak Children's Services has children's bike helmets available for infant/toddler through school age children.
Please call 895-3572 for more information or to schedule a fitting. |
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Every time you search the Internet at GoodSearch.com, your charity or school earns money and the more you search, the more they make. Add up the money generated from all your searches and those done by other people who we hope will use GoodSearch, and we can make a real difference to the people and causes that need funds most.
Please consider using Goodsearch as your Internet search engine, and choosing Valley Oak Children's Services as one of your charities. |
  Community Resources And EventsValley Oak Children's Services Mobile Toy and Resource Van is coming to the Butte County Library's Story Times. Come visit the van and find commuity resources and check out educational toys and children's play equipment for a one month period. The February schedule is:
- Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road, Thursday, February 9th, 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 P.M.
- Oroville Library, 1820 Mitchell Avenue, Wednesday, February 15th, 10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
- Gridley Library, 299 Spruce Street, Friday, February 10th, 9:45 - 11:30 A.M.
Please contact Siobhan O'Neil, VOCS Toy Librarian, at 899-4902 for additional information.
Opt for Healthy Living offers free monthly classes on How to Eat Right When Money is Tight. Classes include information on how to shop for more with less money and cooking demonstations. This month's class is Thursday, February 16th, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. at 1311 Mangrove, Suite E, Chico. Reserve your spot by calling 345-0678. The child care advocacy group Parent Voices will be holding their Knowledge is Power training workshop in Chico. The workshop offers parents training and information regarding state and federal budget cuts to child care programs, and insights into ways we can advocate for children and families. The workshop takes place Saturday, February 18th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Esplanade House, 181 East Shasta Avenue in Chico. For more information please call Siobhan O'Neil at Valley Oak Children's Services, 899-4902. The Northern Valley Talk-line is a "warm line" available for all Butte County residents. It is a consumer and family member run, non-emergency, non-crisis mental health support line for individuals in need of an empathetic listener, peer support, or referral to support services. The Talk-line is available toll free 7 days a week, 4:30-9:30 PM at 1-855-582-5554 (1-855-5-talk-line).
Enloe's Mother & Baby Education Center wants to help you and your family prepare for a new baby. They offer a range of classes for before and after the baby is born that promote healthy living for babies and families. Many of the classes are free. For more information and class schedules click here.
Chico Library Preschool Story Time.
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. at Butte County Library, Chico branch. For ages 2-8. Stories, songs.
Durham Library Story Time is Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. Stories, songs and art activities. |
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Also this month, Parent Voices, a grassroots organization advocating for child care funding will be holding their Knowledge Is Power training workshop in Chico. this is an opportunity to learn about the budget cuts facing children and families, and ways to make your voice heard. 
We hope you find our newsletter helpful and informative. Please feel free to forward it to others who may find it useful and feel free to stop by our Chico office, located at 287 Rio Lindo Avenue, to meet our friendly staff and discover all the programs and resources VOCS has to offer. As always, you may