Plumas STARS Parenting Resources
You’ve probably heard that, “a parent is a child’s first teacher.” This is true! Parents play a powerful role in the early learning and healthy brain development of their children. This page contains many useful resources to help you be an effective, empowered parent.
Talk, Read, Sing!
One of the simplest actions a parent or caregiver can take to support children’s brain development in the first few years of life is to
TALK, READ, and SING with them at every opportunity.
Check out this link for more information.
Need books to read with your little ones?
Check out Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
through First 5 Plumas!
Are you a Provider, too?
Do you regularly provide child care for someone you know? If so, you might qualify to participate in Plumas STARS as a Family, Friend, & Neighbor (FFN) provider! Please check out the tab above for Providers, or contact us to learn more!
Child Care Resource & Referral
(Plumas Rural Services) The R&R can help you find child care services, or help you to become a paid provider.
Check Out Your Local Library!
Do you know what is going on at the Plumas County Library?
Each library branch has unique programs serving children and families. Check out their website and follow them on Facebook for more information on what is currently happening near you!
Plumas County Library Archives
Discover fun ideas for learning activities to do with young children.
Discover Your Protective Factors!
Parenting is not a one person job, so it is important to understand your systems of support. Plumas STARS seeks to be one of those systems. We offer ways to increase your resilience, by learning more about your child’s social-emotional and overall development, building positive social connections, and finding concrete support during your times of need.
Increase your Knowledge of Parenting and
Child Development
ASQ Developmental Screening Tool
Access online portal to complete a screening for your child.
CDC Milestone Tracker App
Keep track of your child's developmental milestones.
Check Out an ASQ Kit!
Reserve a kit from the library to help you complete the ASQ screening tool.
Kindergarten Readiness
Find out what your child needs to be ready for school and how to prepare for Kindergarten entry.
Videos from Community Care Licensing
Learn about how to identify quality child care.
Another great resource offered by Plumas Rural Services: the Mindful Nurturing Parenting Class series. (Note: this program does have a fee).
Home visiting services are offered for parents of children from birth to age five through First 5 Plumas.
Positive Social Connections
Concrete Support in Times of Need
If you have concerns about your child’s development, or if your child has been identified as being at risk or diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability, please connect with the Early Start Family Resource Center (from birth to age 3) or the Family Empowerment Center (for ages 3 to 22) through Plumas Rural Services! Follow this page for resources, too.
Child Care Payment Program
You may qualify for help paying for child care services. Click here to find out more.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
You may qualify for help with nutrition and/or breastfeeding support.
Contact Us!
For more information regarding Plumas STARS, contact:
Early Learning Specialist,
Liz Welch:
lwelch@plumasruralservices.org
We appreciate your feedback.
Plumas STARS Local Consortium Partners
