Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency medical care, and community services.

Outpatient services include:

• 24-hour emergency urgent care
• Adult daycare
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Physical therapy
• Outpatient surgery
• Prenatal clinic
• Pediatric clinic
• Family practice clinic and occupational health clinic

Inpatient services include:

• Surgery
• Maternity
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Acute physical rehabilitation and acute care

Aspiranet is a non-profit agency providing foster care and adoption services. Aspiranet foster and adoption programs work to connect children, youth, and young adults to safe, caring relationships that can last a lifetime.

Aspiranet offers a unique breadth and depth of services for children and youth from birth through adulthood. A proactive, responsive and forward-thinking approach is taken to the growing needs of the communities that is serve.

Please call or visit the website for more information.

California Poison Control System (CPCS) is the primary source of poison information and treatment advice for all California residents. Specially trained pharmacists, nurses, toxicologists, and health care providers quickly answer calls to 1-800-222-1222 and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

All calls are free, confidential, and language interpreters are available in over 200 languages. Callers receive personalized treatment advice and/or a referral for medical care. Free health education materials can be ordered at www.calpoison.org.

Counseling Services offers the following:

• Family Counseling: clinical counseling for children, individuals, couples, seniors, and family. Bereavement counseling for family members and friends to address the impact of various kinds of loss.
• Parenting Education: nurturing parenting is a series of ten independent lessons which include, goals, objectives, discussion topics, interactive activities, worksheets and handouts.

San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPC) mission is to protect children and strengthen families through awareness and outcome-driven programs delivered with compassion. CAPC is an agency dedicated to preventing child abuse, ensuring safety, and providing education and treatment for abused and at-risk children and abusive and at-risk parents.

The Child Abuse Prevention Council endeavors to achieve our goal of protecting children and strengthening families by employing four primary strategies:

• Early Education services
• Family Strengthening services
• Clinical Services
• Community Awareness and Education

Notably, CAPC offers a uniquely broad range of comprehensive services to meet the complex needs of families, resulting in superior wrap-around services. All CAPC staff are trained to identify each familys unique needs and ensure that the necessary case management & supportive services are identified and provided to them. Families who begin their journey through any of those case management services are also quickly linked to our early education program, to ensure their children can participate in an early education environment that provides consistency, nurturing relationships, and quality learning experiences, necessary to build resilience in the face of their family’s current challenges.

CAPC staff serve on multiple Task Forces in San Joaquin County, often in leadership roles.

CAPC’s state-subsidized and Head Start programs create equitable opportunities for all children to experience high-quality, nurturing, and safe environments that ensure children’s safety, reduces the achievement gap, and promotes necessary brain development for successful learning throughout the child’s lifetime.

Early Education offers the following services:

• Preschool/Children Achieving Maximum Potential (CAMP): Offering both state-subsidized and Head Start programs, the CAPC provides early education services in licensed facilities to more than 1000, 3 to 5 year-olds throughout San Joaquin County, including six unique sites in Stockton. Programs include both part-day and full-day options for families based on their needs, family size, and income. Priority is given to families with children at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or who are homeless.

• Infant & Toddler Care: Provided at four licensed facilities located throughout San Joaquin County, serving children 0 to 2 years old. The curriculum focuses on healthy attachment development through intentional and responsive care and is designed to focus on routines and experiences – allowing the unique demands of each individual child to be successfully met.

• Home-Based Child Development Programs: This program offers in-home education services to 51 families with children between the ages of 0 to 3 and uses the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum to support parents in becoming their child’s first teacher through weekly home visits that promote learning and healthy attachment, as well as a variety of planned group socializations.

• Behavior Modification Services: Child Development Consultants provide behavioral support services to at-risk children ages 0 to 5 years old and their families, resulting in improved behaviors, parenting techniques and decreased need for intervention. These staff also offer Kindermusik classes for parents and children to enjoy together, focusing on healthy attachment and brain development through shared music experiences.

• Crisis/Respite Care: No-cost crisis care and respite care for children birth through 12 years old. Respite Care program is the only one of its kind in San Joaquin County and funding for these services is very limited. This program provides quality care for children of families (regardless of income) who are not eligible for subsidized childcare, but are either required to participate in a treatment, care plan, or parent education class or are facing an immediate short-term emergency and have no other resource to turn to for childcare. CAPC also has a dedicated childcare space at the Family Justice Center and services are also provided at the San Joaquin County Courthouse for families engaging in official court business or accessing the self-help center.

Community Hospice & Health Services' team of expert physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers and others, step into a patients home environment to support the patient and family as the patient navigates their end of life journey. The goal is to optimize hope, provide comfort, and enhance quality of life, helping patients make decisions about how and where they want to spend the rest of their life. For additional information, visit hospiceheart.org or call (209) 578-6300.

Palliative Care focuses on enhancing comfort and improving quality of life for individuals facing a serious (not terminal) illness. Chronic illness case managements alleviates the pressure of navigating healthcare. Palliative Care may be provided at any time during a patients illness and delivered while seeking curative and life-prolonging treatments. For additional information about Palliative Care, visit palliativeheart.org or call (209) 578-6333.

Hope Counseling offers compassionate and high-quality care using evidence-based practices to meet the needs of people with family, mental health and behavioral issues. Therapeutic support is available for children, teens, individuals, couples and families who may be experiencing issues that have become stumbling blocks in their daily living impeding their ability to live fully.

Services Include:

• Addiction
• Anger management
• Self-esteem issues
• Anxiety
• Stress management issues
• Depression
• Marriage and relationship counseling
• Trauma/PTSD
• Grief Issues and more

To learn more or make a referral, please call (209) 578-6373.

Council for Quality Education and Care of Children (CQECC) is to develop a comprehensive plan that promotes the development of quality child care in San Joaquin County through community education, collaboration, and advocacy.

It is the vision of CQECC to ensure:

• High quality child care is affordable and accessible to children of all ages.
• Parents have the information and skills needed to make sound choices and decisions about their childs education and care while they work or attend school.
• Community members work together to accomplish and maintain our vision for quality care and education for children.

At the Council for Quality Education and Care of Children, members have an opportunity to:

• Connect and network with individuals like themselves
• Fulfill and accomplish goals for children and families and providers of Early Childhood Education
• Advocate for families and providers in the outlying areas of San Joaquin County
• Avail themselves to abundant resources for staff development

The CQECC is expected to act as a forum to address the child care needs of all families in the community as well as all child care programs. Local planning councils are required to work with a wide spectrum of local community members in addition to those connected with the welfare system in order to build a holistic, comprehensive child care system for all families. Participants may include, but not be limited to, representatives from:

• Education
• Business
• Community service agencies
• Early care and education providers
• Parents, families and communities
• Government agencies
• Other interested parties

The council meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. (except July). All meetings are open to the public.

Delta Health Care is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing health, nutrition, wellness, breastfeeding, and health education outreach services to underserved families, women, adolescents, children and individuals in San Joaquin County, of the following:

• School-Based Health Programs: Delta Health Care operates school-based health centers at Stagg and Edison High Schools. Services for students enrolled on these campuses include medical care, sports physicals, mental health counseling, substance abuse prevention and cessation, anger management education and counseling, suicide prevention programs, health education, and a variety of other support programs. Please call (209) 444-8300 for more information.
• Delta Health Care’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program) continues to be a San Joaquin County leader in the provision of WIC Nutrition Services including enrollment, electronic issuance of food benefits utilizing the California WIC Card, nutrition counseling, education and care plans to WIC eligible participants at three sites located in Stockton and Lodi. Please call the Stockton Office at (209) 444-8600 or Lodi Office at (209) 370-6850 for more information.
• Breastfeeding Support and Promotion: Delta Health Care provides breastfeeding support, promotion, lactation education, referrals, and information to WIC clients and the community. Classes and services for WIC and WIC-eligible clients include Bonding with Baby, Breastfeed Me! (Essential tips for the first week of breastfeeding) and Mom to Mom Groups (discussion groups for breastfeeding moms and babies). Please call (209) 477-0378 for additional information.

Edison Health Center is a comprehensive school-based wellness center on the Edison High School campus. A variety of other services are available to Edison High School students at no charge.

Services include:

• Medical/Dental care
• Health Education
• Case Management
• Crisis intervention
• Mental health counseling
• Substance abuse counseling
• Sports physicals
• Support services

Growing Expectations program is a hospital-based childbirth preparation class and a breastfeeding class that is offered to the community. A breastfeeding and maternal emotional support group is also available to all mothers regardless of the birth facility.

Please call (209) 239-8322 to inquire about the Childbirth Education class schedule and to register. The cost is $25.00. Classes take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on scheduled Saturdays. You can also register online at the website. They have breastfeeding consultations available by appointment for all lactating women. Call (209) 239-8354 for an appointment with a Lactation Consultant.

Maternity Tours are also offered each Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at no charge. The tour is free, and children are welcome. Call (209) 239-8354 for more information.

EA Family Services offers foster care to those in need of foster care placements, as well as training for those who qualify to become foster parents. Support systems are offered for foster families and children in placement. The agency provides transportation services for clients; i.e. visitation, court, counseling, camp.

A Transitional Housing Program is also offered for those clients 18 to 21 years of age. This is a great opportunity to help encourage and gain independent living skills by these young adults who have aged out of placement in foster care. Each client is provided a case manager to help navigate this new independent lifestyle.

Environmental Alternatives also hosts all children in placement within the agency one week per summer at their resort, Lake Francis in Dobbins, CA. This is a no cost event held yearly for each child ages 7 to 15 years old. Clients aged 16 to 18 years are encouraged to participate as camp counselors, where they receive training by senior camp staff. Many of their clients have gained actual summer employment at the camp, where a wage is earned as well as gaining work experience.

FamilyWORKs (previously known as CalHEPP Program) is helping to build stronger families through virtual and in-person home visiting. Supports families by getting kids ready to succeed in school, providing helpful information and activities for you and your child to enjoy with items you may already have in your home, connecting parents with community resources and helping with online searching and applying for jobs.

Family Resource Center is a non-profit organization that focus on quality childcare services for all parents, childcare providers, and children of San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas and providing child development and parenting education, nutrition classes, and health and safety training.

• Childcare assistance
• Childcare referrals
• First 5 Programs
• Preschool Program
• Information and training for individuals interested in becoming licensed family childcare providers
• Workshops and trainings on a range of topics
• Resource Lending Library
• Information and Referral Call Center
• CalWORKs Employment Services

211 San Joaquin provides a 24/7 information and referral helpline for San Joaquin County. Call Specialists provide individuals with community resources to meet the health and human service needs of the callers.

FamilyWORKs provides a home visitation program that matches families with trained professionals who conduct personal home visits. The program includes supporting the Raising a Reader family literacy program, child developmental screenings, and health insurance screenings. Services provided by Parent Coaches. Uses the Parent as Teacher (PAT) curriculum.

The program includes:

• Preparation for child success in school
• Parents support group meetings and community resources
• Jobs searching tools

First 5 Programs provide early childhood development programs, school readiness, and referrals based on the childs needs.

Services include:

• Developmental screening and appropriate referrals and follow-up
• Home visitation services for school readiness to families
• Training/coaching for IMPACT licensed child care providers

Family Resource Network (FRN) provides information, referrals and supportive services to families raising children with special needs, as well as to professionals and college students. FRN does not diagnose disabilities and special needs. Some of the services include parent-to-parent support and referrals to community agencies that serve people with disabilities.

FRN has an extensive lending library. Resources include topics of interest for parents of special needs children and professionals who work with children (birth to 22 years of age). Individuals may check out books featuring information about special needs (i.e. autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, etc.) by leaving the required $10 deposit to check out two items for three weeks. FRN serves San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.

FRN operates a Toy Lending Library to be used by families who have children 0 to 3 years old, who are participating in the CA Early Start Program. The Toy Lending Library is available Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

La Leche League provides information, counseling, and a support group for mothers who wish to breastfeed their infants. The mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Please call to find out meeting times and locations.

Macaroni Kid Stockton is a website published by a local mom that is dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in the community each week. Most activities listed are free or low-cost. A free weekly e-newsletter is sent to all subscribers with a highlight of upcoming events and articles on parenting topics.

Main Street Youth & Family Services recruits, certifies, and trains resource(foster) parents. A wide range of services are provided to support foster families and at-risk youth in our communities. This agency was started in 2006 by Tony Yadon, a social worker with experience in California’s foster care system.

If you would like to become a part of the Main Street Youth & Family Services team, as a resource(foster) parent, volunteer, or staff member, please call for more information.

Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) offers low-cost health coverage for mid-income pregnant women. It has been designed for middle income families without health insurance and whose income is too high for no-cost Medi-Cal. MCAP is also available to those who have health insurance if their deductible or co-payment for maternity services is more than $500. If you qualify for MCAP, your baby is automatically eligible for enrollment in the MCAP Infant Program unless your infant is enrolled in employer-sponsored insurance or no-cost Medi-Cal. Please contact the toll free number for more information or visit the website to complete the infant registration form.

MedMark Treatment Centers Stockton has been providing outpatient addiction treatment services, helping individuals who are dependent on opioids since 2005. The treatment team provides supervised medication assisted treatment with the use of Methadone to assist in the patient’s recovery process.

The treatment team includes a medical director, program director, clinical supervisor, nurses and trained counselors who work with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan based on their specific needs. The team is committed to providing caring and confidential services to help patients lead a more productive and healthy lifestyle.

Services include:

• Treatment on demand
• Methadone maintenance
• Methadone detoxification
• Individual counseling
• Pregnancy treatment program
• Guest medication service
• Case management services
• Referrals to community resources

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) International, Inc. exists to meet the needs of every urban, suburban, rural, stay-at-home and working, teen, single and married mom, and moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.

MOPS helps moms through relationships established in the context of local groups that provide a caring atmosphere for todays mothers of young children. MOPS also encourages and supports moms through resources such as books, website, and the MOPS International Membership.

To find a local MOPS group, please visit the website.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte provides confidential and low-cost services. Medi-Cal welcome. Day, evening and Saturday hours are offered.

Family Planning information and education, medical services including pregnancy testing, birth control exams, routine medical exams, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, abortion services, AIDS testing and counseling, breast and testicular exams, and prenatal care are provided.

Educational presentations are offered to the community. These topics include decision making and goal setting, anatomy, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, healthy relationships, anger management, and womens health.

For additional information or to make an appointment, visit the website at www.ppmarmonte.org or call (209) 477-4103.

Other sites:

• 965 East Yosemite Avenue, Suite 2, Manteca, CA 95336
• 1431 McHenry Avenue, Suite 100, Modesto, CA 95350
• 1441 North Tracy Boulevard, Tracy, CA 95376
• 678 North Wilson Way, Suite G, Stockton, CA 95205
• 4555 Precissi Lane, Stockton, CA 95207

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. The PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.

Dedicated PSI members, leaders, and friends work tirelessly across all levels to meet goals of the shared PSI mission of support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental illness through various activities, including:

• www.postpartum.net - Website for PSI receives more than 100,000 visitors a year who seek support, education and local resource information
  
• 800.944.4PPD (4773) - PSIs toll free helpline, in English and Spanish, serves more than 600 callers a month, and rapidly refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services
• PSI Newsletter– Available to PSI members around the world, this bulletin gives up-to-date information on worldwide news, conferences, resources, research, and events
  
• Area PSI Support Coordinators in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 40 other countries around the world. These support volunteers provide telephone and email support, information, and access to informed local resources
• Standardized Training and Education for hospitals, public health systems, clinical providers, support group leaders, social support volunteers, and others
• Educational DVD for families and providers published by PSI
• Free Phone "Chat with the Experts" First Mondays for Dads and every Wednesday for Moms, facilitated by PSI Professionals
  
• Resources for women, families, students, and professionals
• Links to multi-language resources
• Membership Directory where you can update your own profile, and conduct a search for other PSI members by name, profession, location, or interest

Pregnancy Connections Clinic is an open-access prenatal clinic serving pregnant people who are unhoused, using substances, and/or have been diagnosed with syphilis. This clinic is housed within the Family Medicine department at San Joaquin County clinic in French Camp. Funded by the CDC, Pregnancy Connections offers:

• Patient-center prenatal care
• Delivery services
• Ultrasound exams
• Medication for opioid use disorder
• Drop-in hours
• Transportation support
• Resource referrals such as housing, parenting resources, narcotics or alcoholics anonymous
• Postpartum care including exams and birth control

The clinic physicians are supported by a dedicated case manager, medical assistant, and in collaboration with San Joaquin Public Health. All care provide is confidential and respectful.

Pregnancy Help Center of Manteca offers free counseling, pregnancy testing, parenting classes, post-abortion counseling, referrals to other agencies, maternity and infant clothing, baby equipment, diapers, and formula to pregnant women who are in need. Services are available until infant reaches 12 months of age. Parenting classes are available, "Earn-While-You-Learn." In addition, mentoring and counseling services for young men are offered.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy (PRC) is committed to providing confidential, judgment-free support and accurate information for women and teens while they face the challenge of an unexpected pregnancy decision and beyond. The PRC does not provide or refer abortion services.

Services Provided:

• Free Pregnancy Tests
• Pregnancy Information
• Pregnancy Options Support
• Abortion Recovery Care
• Essential Baby Items
• Childbirth Classes
• Parenting Classes

Medical Services (by appointment only):

• Pregnancy Verification
• Limited First Trimester Ultrasound
• Education on:
  • Fetal Development
  • The Importance of Prenatal Care
  • Healthy Nutrition

Information and Referrals:

• Medical Care
• Financial Assistance
• Housing & Shelters
• Adoption

Right to Protect offers the following programs and classes to the community:

• Victim/Survivor Advocacy: advocacy services at all levels including accompanying clients to court dates.
• Parenting classes (virtual/online)
• Anger Management classes (virtual/online)
• Safe at Home: enrollment is conducted online and via phone. All eligible California residents are encouraged to apply.
• CBT Counseling

Rite of Passage California Foster Families is a private non-profit foster family agency licensed by the State of California to recruit, train and provide extensive services to foster/resource family homes. The goal is provide safe, ethical and loving homes for foster youth ages infant to 17 years. 24-hours per day, 7 days per week emergency support along with weekly home visits by a social worker with a masters degree are provided. In-home training for families is offered and reimbursement is given to all homes with children.

Safe Surrender Baby Program provides an option for a parent to surrender a baby whom they might otherwise abandon in an unsafe place. The Safely Surrendered Baby Law establishes a procedure for the voluntary surrender of a baby within 72 hours of birth. Under this law, parent(s) can safely surrender their baby and be protected from prosecution for child abandonment. It does not require that names be given and allows the parent(s) at least 14 days to reclaim the baby. For Safe Surrender locations within California, please call the Toll Free Hotline.

San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services provides the following services:

• Locating parents
• Establishing paternity
• Requesting child support and/or medical support orders from the court
• Enforcing child and spousal support orders
• Modifying child support orders
• Collecting and disbursing child support payments

Children’s Services Bureau (Child Protective Services) receives reports 24-hours per day, 7 days per week of suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation. If intervention is required, the Bureau conducts an assessment of the family. If the child/youth is in danger of continued abuse or neglect, including physical, emotional/mental, medical neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation, either in-house family maintenance services or juvenile court intervention are provided. Such intervention attempts are made to remedy the situation without compromising the safety and well-being of the child. Children’s Services Bureau is responsible for the following child welfare programs:

• Emergency Response
• Mary Graham Childrens Shelter
• Resource Family Approval
• Intensive Family Preservation
• Family Reunification Services
• Family Maintenance Services
• Permanent Placement Services
• Adoption
• Guardianship
• Group Home Placement Services
• Independent Living Program Services
• Child Advocacy Center
• Extended Foster Care Services
• Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Services

Crossroads involves a spectrum of interventions tailored to the needs of the individual youth and his or her family. The programs primary focus is to effectively address the needs of pre-delinquent youth, ages 10 to 18 and their families, in an effort to prevent escalation of behavior to the juvenile justice system.

The driving goals of the program are as follows:

• Reduce the rate of truancy and curfew violations
• Increase school attendance and improve academic performance
• Strengthen the family unit
• Improve self image
• Reduce contact with the criminal justice system and overall arrest rate
• Assist youth in becoming independent and successful

Services offered:

• Counseling
• Basic life skills
• Parent support
• Referrals to community resources

Black Infant Health is designed to encourage and support a healthy pregnancy, healthy newborn, and women’s health. Twenty group intervention sessions are provided (ten sessions prenatally, ten sessions postpartum), as well as complementary case management.

San Joaquin Public Health Services operates a car seat program for individuals that need help with car seat installation or have received a citation. The importance of car seats are discussed, as well as laws, proper installation, different types of car seats, and general child passenger safety. Children from birth to 2 years old or less than 40 pounds must continue riding rear facing up to the maximum height and weight of their rear facing car seat (usually 40 pounds). Booster seats are required for children up to the age of 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

San Joaquin Public Health Services offers the car seat inspections at no cost, Wednesday only; appointment and face coverings are required. The fitting station takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Public Health Services parking lot at 420 South Wilson Way in Stockton. This service is for individuals wishing to ensure that their car seats are correctly installed. Please call to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.

Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) is a program for current and interested caregivers in San Joaquin County. The program is designed to provide a quality education and support opportunities to caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care so that these providers may meet the educational, emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children and youth in the foster care system.

• Orientations are held every Thursday evening (informational sessions)
• Pre-Service classes are signed up through your social worker (after you fill out an application)
• In-Service classes are offered every month, please call for more information (these are annual hours)

Servicios disponible en Español. Por favor de llamar (209) 954-5291 para mas informacion.

Healthy Beginnings provides pregnancy counseling and prenatal care to low-income women living in San Joaquin County. Classes and workshops are also available to teach infant CPR, general care of an infant, childbirth and parenting. Family planning counseling, emergency contraception and health maintenance of female reproductive organs are also provided. Healthy Beginnings accepts former and current alcohol and drug users. It refers high-risk patients to San Joaquin General Hospital.

Two convenient locations:

• Healthy Beginnings California Street, 1414 North California Street, Suite 24, Stockton (209) 468-6820
• Healthy Beginnings French Camp, 500 West Hospital Road, French Camp (209) 468-6820

Share Homes Family Services is a foster care and adoption agency established in 1987. The goal is to help abused and neglected children who have been removed from their birth family. Share Homes social workers recruit and train foster parents to provide temporary or long term foster care. Share Homes adoption license was received in 2002. Adoptive parents are recruited and trained to adopt children from the foster care system. The children must live in their potential adoptive home for at least six months as foster children prior to the adoption finalization.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: single or married adults capable of providing a loving, caring and disciplined home environment for foster/adoptive children. Homes must meet licensing regulations and each adult needs First Aid/CPR, fingerprint clearance, DMV printout, etc.

New services are being offered which include court-ordered supervised visitation, counseling services for victim witnesses, and parenting classes.

Fees are required for fingerprinting, first aid/CPR, and DMV. Available on-call for after hours and on weekends.

Stockton Pregnancy Control Medical Clinic provides elective abortions up to 14 weeks. The fees vary depending on length of pregnancy and if anesthesia is chosen. In addition, the RU-486 pill, the Plan B pill, sonograms and pregnancy tests are available. Now accepting new patients for Family Planning Services which include birth control and PAP smears. Testing for STIs are also available for females and males. Walk-ins are welcome.

Families in Transition (FIT) was created to provide assistance to transitional families with issues of school enrollment. The program is designed to identify transitional children and provide appropriate community resources in order to achieve self-sufficiency for the families and enhancement in the education of the children.

Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) serves homeless families with children and unaccompanied youth who are residing within the boundaries of SUSD. Services are offered to students who are pre-k through 12th grade or until age 21 years old, if the student is completing a high school diploma.

The FIT program provides case management services to eligible students, youth, and their families. Based on a comprehensive assessment of need, FIT case management services may include:

• Assistance with school enrollment
• Mediate in dispute resolution
• Assist in determining school of origin
• Attendance monitoring
• Advocate with school intervention plans or treatment goals
• Provide transportation for students and youth to school
• Enrollment of students into free lunch program
• Tutoring
• Back to school pack (includes uniform, shoes, school supplies)
• Parenting workshop (collaboration with SUSD Parent Resource Center)
• Locating and utilizing appropriate community resources

Family Resource Center offers parenting classes and resources to families with Stockton Unified School District students. Parents and guardians of students at SUSD can participate at the district level Parent Advisory Committee. The role of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to advise, recommend, and review matters pertaining to the Local Control Accountability Plan and Local Control Funding Formula. There are two affinity groups: Latino PAC and African American/ Black PAC (AABPAC). Please contact the office for additional information.

Breastfeeding education, lactation support, and breastfeeding supplies are available by appointment. Certified Lactation Consultants offer support to expecting and new moms needing information and support for successful breastfeeding of their child.

Childbirth Education Classes draw upon a variety of techniques. Childbirth instructor prepares expectant mothers and their partners for birth. The class includes instruction in relaxation and breathing to reduce the discomfort of labor, the partners role, what to expect upon admission to the department, possible medical procedures, medicated and non-medicated labor and anesthesia, postpartum and newborn care.

Tours of the Obstetric department are not yet being offered at this time.

This class is held on specific Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Please visit the website for the current list of upcoming classes.

Books for Babes is a community-based, early-literacy project initiated by TAU Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society of Educators in Stockton. The mission is to prepare children for success in school through early exposure to books and the spoken language so that these children may enter school with confidence and master grade-level reading by the third grade.

Books for Babes serves two local hospitals in San Joaquin County: St. Josephs Medical Center and San Joaquin General Hospital, where newborn babies are provided with babys first book. This special book, Rock-a-bye Baby Reader, includes passages to read to baby along with parent information focused on why it is important to read to baby from birth.

Books for Babes is funded by TAU Chapter, DKG fundraisers, community grants and individual donations. Books for Babes offers an opportunity for individuals to honor or celebrate friends or family members through donations to this early-literacy project. Donor labels are attached to books to honor individuals. Each donation is tax deductible.

Building Literacy Together provides:

• Health insurance and developmental screening for preschool children
• Raising a Reader family literacy program
• Summer kindergarten bridge programs which also include health insurance screening and developmental screening
• Parent workshops and family learning events on various school readiness topics

Triad Family Services provides training to approve homes for foster placement of abused and neglected children ages 0 to 18 years of age. Triad supplies monthly reimbursement for care of children placed in the foster home. Adoption services for our foster children are also availabe.

YMCA of San Joaquin County operates a before and after school program at the following sites:

• Julia Morgan Elementary, 3777 A.G. Spanos Boulevard, Stockton
• Manlio Silva Elementary, 6250 Scotts Creek Drive, Stockton
• Podesta Ranch Elementary, 9950 Windmill Park Drive, Stockton
• Elk Horn Elementary, 10505 North Davis Road, Stockton
• Lockeford Elementary, 19456 North Tully Road, Lockeford

Books for Babes is a literacy project of the Zeta Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma serving Lodi Memorial Hospital. Each newborn baby is given his or her first "Read to Me" book to encourage reading between the parent and child.