  Wine Tasting Fundraiser
We will have wine and appetizers courtesy of Chico Grocery Outlet, at The Crystal Room, 968 East Avenue in Chico. The cost is only $5.00 per person, and all proceeds benefit Valley Oak Children's Services.
We thank our generous sponsors for this event:
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 Parent Advocacy
Parent Voices, a group of local parents advocating for child care issues, is offering a parent advocacy training workshop. Join other parents and share your ideas on how to improve child care, advocate for child care funding, and other child care issues.
The workshop takes place February 23rd, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at the Orland Administration building, 676 East Walker Street. (Please note change in location from last month.) Child care, lunch, and materials are free.
For more information and to register contact Siobhan O'Neil, Valley Oak Children's Services, at (530) 895-3572. |
 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Do you need help with your income taxes? Now through April 6th several local agencies are offering free tax preparation services throughout Butte County.
This flyer will give you the details. |
 What Is Peace?
For three three four-year old boys, peace is:
Peace is not shooting.
Is quiet.
Is not killing anything.
Is not throwing litter.
Peace is eating healthy stuff.
Is being silly.
Is not breaking glass.
Is not walking in the house with muddy boots.
Peace is not stealing money.
Is not pulling somebody's hair out.
Is giving someone a present.
Is giving someone something to eat if they are homeless.
Is playing peaceful and sharing toys and something real tasty.
Peace is playing outside together.
Read the entire article here.
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 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 MorphoTrust USA to schedule an appointment on-line.
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 Did You Know?
Valley Oak Children's Services has children's bike helmets for infant/toddler through school age children.
Please call 895-3572 for more information or to schedule a fitting. |
 Community Resources And Events
Valley 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 community resources and check out educational toys and children's play equipment for a one month period. The March schedule is:
- Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road, Friday, March 8th, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
- Oroville Library, 1820 Mitchell Avenue, Wednesday, March 20th, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
- Gridley Library, 299 Spruce Street, Friday, March 22nd, 10:000 - 11:00 A.M.
Please contact Siobhan O'Neil, VOCS Toy Librarian, at 899-4902 for additional information.
Write Together, a writing workshop for families with children with special needs, is being offered Saturday, March 2nd, 9:30 - 11:30 A.M., at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Avenue in Chico. More information here.
The Butte County Public Health Department's Low Cost Car Seat Program provides low cost car seats for Butte County residents at classes throughout the year. The 2013 class schedule is here. For questions about the low cost car seat program or to register please call the Butte County Public Health Department at 891-2732 or (800) 339-2941.
 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.
The Butte County Library offers Story Time at many of its branches for many ages and in several languages. This flyer will give you all the details. |
Greetings!
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