Youth and Family Programs is committed to a policy of non-discrimination/ harassment in all aspects of the work place. All personnel decisions are to be based solely on performance, compatibility, education and experience.

Staff Positions

• Director
• Program Directors
• Program Coordinator/Specialist BSW/BA
• Administrative Assistant
• Social Worker / M.S.W./M.A.
• Caseworker / B.A.
• Child Care Worker/ B.A.
• Support Staff
• Bookkeeper

Benefits
Youth & Family offer a variety of benefits for our employees and their families including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Insurance
• Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• S.E.P.- I.R.A.
• Retirement plan (403 b)
• Leave Time

CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

In Chico:

Have you ever considered foster parenting?

Foster Care: Foster parenting a child in need is a vital link in stopping child abuse. It is an important and rewarding contribution.

As foster parents, you have the opportunity to show a foster child how your family works and plays, share your family values and traditions, and fully accept a child into your home.

There are approximately 98,000 children in Foster Care in California; the average age is 8.5 years old. These children, who are unable to remain with their birth families until problems are resolved, need kindness, nurturing and guidance.

Youth and Family Programs is licensed by the California Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing to certify homes for foster care.

Youth & Family Programs is dedicated to working as a team with foster parents, birth families, relatives, friends, teachers, and any other participants to achieve permanence for every child. We always have staff available to answer questions regarding foster parenting.

Some aspects of our program are:

Accepting Butte Co. Families
Foster Parent Training
Financial Reimbursement
Family Activities
Birth Family Support
A supportive community of people involved in foster children.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a fosterparent with Youth & Family Programs. Please call Laura at 893-2316 x 220 or email at lclark@youthandfamily.info

In Anderson:

Shasta Co. Transistional Housing Placement Program: Live in Mentors Needed!

We pay your half of the rent up to $300 per month.

What is it?
The Transitional Housing Program (THP) is designed to assist youth, who are leaving the foster care system, to become fully independent. The youth will be moving into an apartment for the first time. They will be learning to pay bills, budget, cook, clean and navigate the world. The mentor’s role is to live with the youth and be available for support, guidance & some transportation; We are not looking for “parents”.

Who should Apply?
Anyone who has experience living on their own,
enjoys teenaged youth, has a steady income and can pass a criminal background check should call or e-mail Shannon at :
530-365-9197 or sswatloski@youthandfamily.info

Foster Parenting: Foster parenting a child in need is a vital link in stopping child abuse. It is an important and rewarding contribution.

As foster parents, you have the opportunity to show a foster child how your family works and plays, share your family values and traditions, and fully accept a child into your home.

There are approximately 98,000 children in Foster Care in California; the average age is 8.5 years old. These children, who are unable to remain with their birth families until problems are resolved, need kindness, nurturing and guidance.

Youth and Family Programs is licensed by the California Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing to certify homes for foster care.

Youth & Family Programs is dedicated to working as a team with foster parents, birth families, relatives, friends, teachers, and any other participants to achieve permanence for every child. We always have staff available to answer questions regarding foster parenting.

Some aspects of our program are:

Accepting Shasta Co. Families
Foster Parent Training
Financial Reimbursement
Family Activities
Birth Family Support
A supportive community of people involved in foster children.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent with Youth & Family Programs. Please call Bonnie at 365-9260 x 123 or email at bhollister@youthandfamily.info

CONTACTS:

Social Worker: Foster Care - Chico
Susie Patton
spatton@youthandfamily.info

Social Worker: Foster Care - Anderson
Eve Nash
enash@youthandfamily.info

Child Care Worker: Group Care
Kate Murray
kmurray@youthandfamily.info

Coordinator: Butte County Independent Living Program
Tami Thompson
tthompson@youthandfamily.info

Coordinator: Shasta County Independent Living Program
Jennifer Forehand
jforehand@youthandfamily.info

Family Center: Program Manager
Jessica Cork
jcork@youthandfamily.info

Agency Business/HR Manager
Katie Twitchell
ktwitchell@youthandfamily.info

Chico Office Manager
Laura Clark
lclark@youthandfamily.info

Anderson Office Manager
Theresa Green
tgreen@youthandfamily.info

Family Center Office Manager
Rita Panike
rpanike@youthandfamily.info