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La Familia Counseling Center programs
The Birth & Beyond Family Resource Centers provide free services to Sacramento County families, including support for pregnant moms and new dads. Services include parenting home visits, crisis intervention, school readiness, workshops, community referrals, and fun activities for the whole family!

Eligibility – Families with Children Ages 0-18yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish, Hmong

Home
Visitation

Offers weekly in-home case management and parenting lessons using evidence-based programs like Parents as Teachers (ages 0-5) and Nurturing Parenting (ages 6-18). These programs promote positive parenting, empathetic parent-child relationships, and connect families to community resources and health education.

Eligibility Expecting Parents /Families with Children 0-18.
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

Parenting
Classes

Court approved workshops designed to improve parenting skills. Designed for expectant families and parents of children from infancy to school age, including specialized classes for fathers Play care available to current clients attending workshops. Classes are offered during the day and evening.

Eligibility Expecting Parents /Families with Children ages 0-18
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

Crisis Intervention Specialist

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.

Eligibility Families with Children 0-18.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

Car Seat
Workshops

Register for a free car seat or booster by attending a 2-hour class with your child (ages 0-5). All are welcome!

Eligibility Expecting Parents/Families with Children 0-1
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish.

Parent
Support Group

Families with children 0-5 can join our weekly Parent Stress-Reducing Class for arts, crafts, and making new friends! Play care is available for children 0-5 years of age!

Eligibility Expecting Parents / Families with children between ages of 0-18 years.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish.

Early
Learners

Parents with children 2-4, join our weekly playgroup for fun, early school readiness tips, and child development insights!

Eligibility Children ages 2-5yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish.

Kids
Club

Join Kids Club to inspire leadership in young children and empower your child beyond the classroom with arts & crafts, homework help, games, STEM, and more!

Eligibility Youth Ages 6-11 years old.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish.

Girl
Scouts

Join us for an exciting Girl Scout program outdoor explorations, community involvement, and the chance to make lifelong friendships filled with STEM discoveries. Our creative staff will guide your child on a fun and empowering journey!

Eligibility Girls Grades 4th – 8th
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish.

Behavioral Health Offers mental health counseling for children and youth (ages 0-21) and their families. Services include individual, family, and group counseling for emotional and behavioral challenges, provided at home, school, La Familia’s Maple Neighborhood Center, or other locations. Psychiatric services are also available, all with a strength-based, family-centered approach.

Eligibility – Children’s Mental Health Services – Children and Youth ages 0-21 with Medi-Cal
Fees – Requires Medi-Cal
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County Residents Only
Language – English, Spanish, Hmong

Family Partner & Youth Advocate

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.

Eligibility Families of children and youth, ages 0-21.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

Supporting Community Connections (SCC) is a community  support program for all ages, open to anyone free of charge. It provides  access to suicide prevention resources and intervention training, with a  strong focus on reaching undeserved and vulnerable populations,  including Latino/x communities. La Familia works to built a mentally  healthy and resilient community through culturally responsive risk  awareness workshops, support groups, senior companion groups and community events.

Eligibility – Latino Individuals and Families of all ages.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

Older Adult Program

Provides services for older adults (55+) of diverse backgrounds in Sacramento County, offering resources, workshops (e.g., Physical Movement, Know the Signs), peer support groups, and events to improve mental, physical, and overall wellness, empowering them to regain control of their lives at no cost.

Eligibility Ages 55+
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

Centro de Apoyo Latino (CAL) Program supports Spanish-speaking Latino adults, offering immediate crisis intervention and connecting participants with long-term solutions through one-on-one navigation to community resources and peer support groups for sustained well-being.

Eligibility – Latino individuals for over 21 and Families all ages.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

America’s Job Center of California {AJCC} Network provides ongoing workshops and services to assist community members with their employment needs. From job search to training services, we are dedicated to providing the range of assistance needed for job placement success. There’s computer lab access, resume and interview workshops, resource networking, typing tests, unemployment claim assistance, and much more.

Eligibility – Adults 18 years old and older, Sacramento residents, and Right to Work documents.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

Out of School
Youth (OSY)

Program helps youth ages 17-24 gain paid work experience and pursue further training with support from an Employment Training Specialist. It includes assessments and tutoring in Math and Language Arts to address any educational gaps.

Eligibility Sacramento community members ages 17-24 years old who are out of school.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish.

Special Projects
Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership promotes economic equity in underserved communities by developing public sector jobs and strengthening ties with Los Rios Community Colleges near Aggie Square. It provides training and job placement in public sector, IT, and business/administrative roles.
High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP) This program is to increase access to existing jobs for our underserved population create pathways for job growth and provide services to residents within Aggie Square and the surrounding area.
California Mobility Center – Green Tech Program La Familia recruits participants for CMC workforce training, offering support and case management to ensure program completion.
Digital Equity Program United Way and Sacramento State partnerships.  Provide assistance with computer skills, applications for free devices, and internet services.
Prison to Employment Program (P2E) provides workforce services to justice-involved individuals in the Sacramento region, including but not limited to assessments, case management, career exploration, education and training referrals, job placement, and support services.

Eligibility 18yrs.old and above. Live in Sacramento County. Have criminal justice involvement within the last 5 years.
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish.

Community
Health Navigator Program:

La Familia’s Health Navigation Program provides assistance with:

  • Cal-Fresh/Medi-Cal enrollment and retention
  • Health educational workshops – preventative health measures, nutrition,  emergency preparedness, and other health-related workshops-
  • Healthcare appointment assistance and scheduling
  • Health resources and referrals
  • COVID-19 information and resources.

Eligibility All ages
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish, Hmong, Dari, and Urdu.

Wellness
Wednesday Workshops

Cover a wide range of topics that prepare and educate the community by  bringing awareness and promoting optimal health and wellness. These free  workshop sessions provide educational and preventative resources on  
current health topics, holistic health approaches, emergency preparedness,  water conservation, safety awareness, etc.

Eligibility All ages
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish, Dari, and Urdu.

Community
Wellness
Hub

La Familia is recognized as a community wellness hub in the South Sacramento area. La Familia works  with Sierra Health Foundation and Sacramento County to provide holistic community needs, support  services and resources for the community.

Hosting site for students and healthcare professionals

La Familia serves as a hosting site to many local nursing schools and health organizations. We offer  student internship opportunities to promote community health and highlight the importance of cultural  competence. We also provide vital on-site health services to bridge the gap of health disparities within the  community. These services include dental care, medical health screenings such as asthma & autism  screenings, physical examinations, and more through various partners.

HALO Dental Unit2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month
HALO Medical Unit– TBD
UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Van – 3rd Wednesday of the month, providing asthma and  behavioral/developmental services for children.
Kaiser Mobile Unit – 3rd Friday of the Month 

Special Projects

Juntos Afuera – Is an outdoor equity program that helps individuals, youth, and  families connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors through hands on activities and explorations. By offering inclusive opportunities to engage with  the environment, the program ensures that all community members, including  those who may face barriers, can access and experience outdoor spaces.  Participants cultivate curiosity, appreciation, and a deeper understanding of  ecosystems and environmental challenges, while promoting environmental  stewardship and building lasting connections with nature and one another. This  program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209  and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.

Eligibility All ages
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish, Dari, and Urdu.

FUEL Network 29 – The FUEL Network stands for Family, Unity, Education, and Legal Network.  The network, which we are a part of, is composed of non-profits, religious organizations, law  school immigration clinics, businesses, local pro bono attorneys, educators, and other  community partners dedicated to helping Sacramento residents prevent, prepare, and defend  themselves against deportation.
All services and resources offered by FUEL are free of charge.
You can email info@sacfuelnetwork.org to join the listserv or call (916) 382-0256 to request  more information.
This number also serves as a rapid response and verification of ICE activity in Sacramento and  some surrounding areas.

CFRA Network 30 – CFRA, or the California Family Resource Association, is a statewide network dedicated to  supporting the well-being and success of families across all communities in California. As a  network, we connect families to supportive services within our region’s family resource centers  and allied organizations.
VOE 31 – La Familia hosts the Window of Education at the Mexican Consulate to help connect  the community with the supportive services. Our goal is to bridge the educational gap for the  community on all topics related to education and health. We provide informational  workshops and assistance for all ages regarding opportunities, programs, resources, and educational  services to Sacramento and other surrounding counties within the region.
Youth Wellness

La Familia offers a range of youth programs and workshops designed to empower our community’s youth through leadership training, civic engagement, violence and tobacco prevention, health education, internships, employment opportunities, and STEM education.

Project Reach

Supports at-risk youth ages 10-21 from underserved populations, offering counseling, positive alternatives, and support to overcome challenges, prevent gang involvement, and achieve success. Contact for details.

Eligibility Youth ages 10-21yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento County
Language – English, Spanish

Youth Voice

Youth Voice empowers youth ages 12-21 with leadership and life skills through weekly meetings, workshops, and peer mentoring. Activities include health and wellness, civic engagement, resource navigation, and community service in a fun, supportive environment. Additionally, Youth Voice offers seasonal programming such as the Quince-ish Project and the Community Health Worker &Youth Wellness training. Funded by Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund, it expands access to mental health services and education globally.

Eligibility Youth Ages 12-21yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish

#SacTownYouthNights

#SacTownYouthNights offers youth ages 12-24 a fun, safe space with activities like sports, arts, career exploration, skill-building, games, and more to foster positivity and community engagement.

Eligibility Youth Ages 12-24yrs
Fees – No Cost
Geographic Areas – Sacramento
Language – English, Spanish