Parent Resources 

understood.com

Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world of difference. We provide resources & support so that people who think & learn differently can thrive, in school, at work, & throughout life.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
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Click on the link above for information regarding DACA and local community events.

California Department of Education 

“The key to a child's educational success is a successful partnership between teachers, parents and family members.
​Go here to find information that will help you help your child.” 

​Community Action Partnership

“Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has been partnering with low income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability; to build community and to advocate for social and economic justice…” Programs include: Community Engagement, Health and Wellness, Education and Financial Stability. 

First 5 Sonoma County

“First 5 Sonoma County helps children from birth to age 5 and their families through support, education, and advocacy.”

Migrant Education Program

"Migrant education supports two kinds of programs designed to strengthen the school, community, and family experiences of children and their families." For more information regarding enrollment, contact that district office.  ​

​Parents Place Sonoma County
  
“Our expert Sonoma County staff caters to your family’s unique situation. Make sure you get the parenting support you need so your family can flourish…Featured Services: Child and Family Counseling and Post-Adoption Services.”

Child Parent Institute

“Child Parent Institute is a parent education and children’s mental health agency, serving families throughout Sonoma County since 1978. Our continuum of care includes child therapy, family resource assistance, parent education, facilitated supervised visitation, therapeutic and recreational creative arts programming, and a non-public school (New Directions) providing adolescent special education/mental health services. We advocate for policies that support families and protect children.”

English Learner Services

“To help ensure that the parents of second-language learners understand and participate in their children's education, SCOE provides resources and workshops…” 

Matrix Parents Network

“Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center is a non-profit organization for families of children with disabilities.” Services also available in Spanish.

Parent Resources from SCOE

Resources include: Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten-High School, Transition Program, Programs for students with Disabilities, Transition Fair and much more! 

Santa Rosa Junior College GED

“General Educational Development/General Education Diploma (GED), is a set of tests that when passed certify the test taker has met high-school level academic skills.” The SRJC offers great test preparation classes to prepare for the GED Test. ​​

​​Santa Rosa Junior College HEP Program 

“The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps migratory and seasonal farm-workers (or children of such workers) who are 17 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and, subsequently, to gain employment or begin post-secondary education or training.”

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Scholarships

10,000 Degrees Scholarship 

Opens October 1st – March 2nd. One application for multiple scholarships! Don’t miss out on FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE!

​Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarships 

Many scholarships for SRJC and high school students. Take a peak! 

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