Families and Individuals
La Familia has a range of programs and services that are open to families and adults. Play Care is available for children ages 0 to 5 years so that parents can attend workshops and events. The information below outlines programs and eligibility information.
- Behavioral Health Programs
- Family Programs
- Community Programs
Our Programs
Behavioral and Physical Health
Eligibility – Children’s Mental Health Services – Children and Youth ages 0-21 with Medi-Cal
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish
La Familia provides Mental Health counseling services for children and youth ages 0 to 21 and their families. Family-driven mental health services are provided through home visitation, at school sites, at La Familia’s Maple Neighborhood Center, or at other locations as requested by families.
Individual and family counseling and groups are provided for children and youth experiencing emotional and behavioral concern/challenges. A wide array of Psychiatric services are offered with a strength based, family focused approach.
Family Partner & Youth Advocate
Eligibility – Families of children and youth, ages 0-21.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
La Familia’s Family & Youth Advocates provide family members with resources and parental support through the Children’s Mental Health services program and Supporting Community Connections.
Supporting Community Connections (SCC)
Eligibility – Latino Individuals and Families of all ages
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Supporting Community Connections Program (SCC) – Supporting Community Connections is Latino community support for all ages, open to anyone free of charge. The program connects The Latino community with suicide prevention resources and intervention training. La Familia works to build a mentally healthy and resilient Latino community through risk awareness workshops, support groups, senior companion groups and events.
Centro de Apoyo Latino (CAL)
Eligibility – Latino Individuals and Families of all ages
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Centro de Apoyo Latino Program (CAL) – The Centro de Apoyo Latino Program is for Latino Adults that are primarily Spanish speakers of all ages. CAL provides brief short term crisis intervention services along with navigation to longer term solutions. CAL provides one on one navigation, support groups and community resources.
Community Health Navigator Program
Eligibility – Community members of all ages
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish,Hmong
La Familia’ Health Navigation provides assistance with:
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Medi-Cal enrollment and retention
- Scheduling appointments
- Health resources and referrals
- Health awareness workshops – Diabetes, Nutrition and other Health Workshops in English and Spanish
- Recreational Workshops – Zumba and Meditation
Youth Voice
Eligibility – Youth Ages 14-21yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Youth Voice Is a program for youth ages 14-21 years old. Youth Voice provides youth leadership training, community workshops on civic engagement, violence prevention, tobacco prevention and education on other health related issues.
Youth Pop Ups
Eligibility – Youth Ages 12-21yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
FREE Pop-up events provide safe, fun, and enriching activities to engage youth ages 12-21 years old.
Birth & Beyond
Eligibility – Families with Children Ages 0-18yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language– English,Spanish, Hmong
The Birth & Beyond Family Resource Centers offer a wide range of free services to Sacramento County’s Families, including pregnant moms and new dads. Birth & Beyond Family Resource Centers offer Nurturing Parenting Home Visitation, Crisis Intervention, School Readiness, Parenting Workshops, Community Referrals, and FUN ACTIVITIES for the entire family.
Home Visitation
Eligibility – Youth Ages 14-21yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Downtown, Fruitridge, Galt, Mather, Meadowview, Mills/Walsh Station, Oak Park
Zip Codes – 95814, 95817, 95820, 95824, 95822, 95655, 95827, 95632
Language – English, Spanish,Hmong
Provides weekly case management as well as parenting lessons to clients in the privacy of their home. The evidence-based curriculum, the Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), is focused on developing an empathetic parent-child relationship and introducing families to positive parenting approaches. Home visitation also connects families with community resources, health education, and information.
Parenting Classes
Eligibility – Families with children
ages 0 -18
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Court approved workshops designed to improve parenting skills. Parents
learn about child development, empathy, discipline, and empowerment. Classes are available to expectant families; parents of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and fathers. Play care available to current clients attending workshops.
Classes are offered during the day and evening.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Eligibility – Children ages 0-18 and their families.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Addresses the urgent needs of families that can spiral into a family crisis. The Intervention Specialist assists families with concrete support in times of need. Families receive advocacy and resources to address their immediate crisis. Domestic Violence Support Groups.
Car Seat Workshops
Eligibility – Families with Children
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language –English,Spanish
To receive free car seat/booster, parents or care-givers may register to attend a two-hour class where you will receive an appropriate seat for your child. Parent/care-giver must bring child with them to workshop. Everyone is welcome, must have a child 0-5 years.
Parent Support Group
Eligibility -Families with children between es of 0-5 years.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Families with children between the ages 0-5 years of age are invited to participate in our weekly Parent Stress Reducing Class. Parents can de-stress by participating in Arts and Crafts and can make new friends! Play care available for children 0-5 years of age!
Early Learners
Eligibility – Children ages 2-4yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Welcome parents with children 2-4 years of age! Come to our weekly playgroup to learn about early school readiness and child development, and how to stimulate your baby’s growing brain. A place to play for you and your child!
Homework Club
Eligibility –Youth Ages 7-12 years old
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish
Need help with your homework? Join our Homework Club. One hour of homework help followed by 1-hour of creative fun!
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Healthy Harvest - Cosecha Sana
Farmworkers, food vendors, and food processing workers affected by COVID-19.
La Familia is providing aid to the agricultural community of Sacramento County affected by COVID-19. Quarantine support includes: a hotel room for up to 14 days, free meals and laundry, free transportation, free wellness checks, financial assistance, support for family at home. All information is kept safe and no questions will be asked about immigration status. Call La Familia for more information today! For more information contact us at (916) 720-8434 or via email at housingfortheharvest@lafcc.org
Trabajadores del campo y trabajadores que procesan comida quienes son COVID-19 positivo o si han estado cerca de alguien que tiene COVID-19.
La Familia esta ofreciendo varios servicios gratuitos para ayudar a la comunidad agrícola en el condado de Sacramanto afectrada por COVID-19. El programa de asistencia incluye: un cuarto de hotel por 14 días, comidas gratis y lavandería, transportación, chequeos de bienestar, asistencia financiera, apoyo para la familia en casa. Todo la informacíon permanecrá segura y usted no será cuestionado sobre su estatus migratorio. Llame a La Familia para más información hoy! Para obtener más información, comuníquese con nosotros al (916) 720-8434 o por correo electrónico housingfortheharvest@lafcc.org
Community Activites
Annual Health & Safety Fair
La Familia’s Annual Health & Safety Fair is held in partnership with other private and public agencies each year. Participants receive free health related screenings, resources and information, activities for families and their children, healthy snacks are given to the community members and prizes are raffled. There is assistance with Medi-Cal applications. Check the events calendar for date, time and location.
Trunk or Treat
La Familia’s Annual Trunk or Treat is a Free and Safe event for the Youth in our Community. Participants dress up in thier best Halloween Costume and enjoy the activities and decorated trunks.
La Posada Holiday Celebration
La Familia’s Annual Posada Holiday Celebration is a Free Community Event held in December. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the festivities. Arts and Crafts, Activities, Music, Pan Dulce and meet Santa!
