Kids Connection – Resources

General Family Support & Education:

• About Families Inc.: Offers the Mariposa Parent-Child Workshop, doula services, and parenting support groups.
• First 5 Riverside County Family Resource Centers: Provides play, literacy, and early development workshops.
• JFK Memorial Foundation: Offers "Differential Response" for in-home support, including positive parenting skills.

Child Development & Special Needs:

• Variety of the Desert (Caring Connections): Provides free, early childhood development screening kits.
• Coachella Valley Lighthouse: Offers resources for autism, including advocacy and support for IEP meetings.
• Mental Health & Wellness:
• NAMI Coachella Valley: Provides family support groups and education.
• BabySpace Coachella Valley: Focuses on maternal mental health and support for new moms.

Additional Support:

• Riverside University Health System: Offers parent-to-parent support and training.
• Coachella Valley Unified School District Parent Center: Offers resources for parents within the school district.