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Ventura County

Rainbow Connection - Family Resource Center

email: rainbow@tri-counties.org

Oxnard Office Simi Valley Office
800.332.3679 800.517.2524 x2325
805.485.9643 805.823.2325

Rainbow Connection provides many activities for children and families. Here is a list of on-going support groups:

Special Families Support Group (Spanish)
First Friday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Oxnard families share their experiences parenting a child with special needs.

SIBCLUB
First Friday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Games, Fun, Activities, for 5 – 14 years old siblings of children with developmental disabilities in Oxnard.

Cerebral Palsy Support Group (Bilingual: English & Spanish)
Third Monday of the the month, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Groups meet separately in English and Spanish
Join other parents to talk about issues related to raising children with cerebral palsy and share resources and information.

SPECIAL PARENTS NETWORK (ENGLISH)
Second Thursday of the month, Oxnard 10 – 11:30 am
Third Thursday of the month , Simi 9:30 – 11 am
Come and join us for a cup of coffee, learn about our resources and talk about issues related to raising children with special needs.

DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP (ENGLISH)
Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Oxnard
Families have open discussions on issues related to raising children with Down syndrome.

DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP (SPANISH)
Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Oxnard
Families have open discussions on issues related to raising children with Down syndrome.

AUTISMO SUPPORT GROUP (SPANISH)
Third Wednesday of the month, 10- 11:30 am, Oxnard
Families have discussions on issues related to raising children with autism.

RAINBOW MOMS CONNECTING - OXNARD (SPANISH)
Third Thursday of the month
Come and enjoy time with other mothers of children with special needs and have a relaxing time.
For more information or to RSVP please call Rainbow.

CONNECTING WITH RAINBOW - FILLMORE (SPANISH)
Third Friday of the month, 5 - 7:00 pm, Dr. Neil Schmidt Family Resource Center
Families of children and adults who receive services from TCRC are assisted in navigating the healthcare system as well a variety of other issues. They can also make an appointment in advance to make a Health Care Notebook.

TEDDY BEAR BRIGADE
Third Saturday of the month (except for summer) 1-3:00 pm, Thousand Oaks
For children 3 -13 years old with special needs and their siblings. It includes stories, sensory themes, crafts and music planned each month. Visit www.bearsandcompany.com to register. Parents meet separately for social and networking time.

SANTA CLARA SUPPORT GROUP (SPANISH)
Third Monday of the month. Families meet to share the experiences they’ve had with their children with special needs and learn about resources.
RAINBOW MOMS CONNECTING - FILLMORE (ENGLISH)
Third Monday of the month. Moms of children with special needs meet to share and learn new information.

RAINBOW MOMS CONNECTING – VENTURA COUNTY (ENGLISH)
Meeting dates and times vary. Come and enjoy a night out with other mothers of children with special needs.

NICU SUPPORT GROUP (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00pm, Oxnard
Groups meet separately in English & Spanish. Meet other families and share ideas of coping, photos, info, joy and triumphs. Pizza will be served! Families with babies in the NICU and NICU grads welcome.

G-TUBE/J-TUBE/NG-TUBE NETWORKING (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00 Oxnard
Does your child have a G-tube, J-tube, or NG-tube? Has it been suggested that your child get a tube? We look forward to sharing our stories of frustrations, fears, and successes (large and small).

SOCIAL TIME FOR ADULTS SERVED BY TCRC
Last Saturday of the month (RSVP a must), 12:30-2:30 pm, Oxnard
Come and join other adults for refreshments, conversation, browsing in the library, and enjoy a movie and popcorn at Rainbow Connection in Oxnard. Direct care or supervision is not provided.

OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS:

MEETUP GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS WITH ASPERGER’S
NEW GROUP, ages 5 – 12 yrs. RSVP at the link to the MeetUp site: http://parents.meetup.com/636/

BRANDON’S BUDDIES (ENGLISH)
First Saturday of the month, Calabasas. A free play date for children of all abilities.
To RSVP call Dina Kaplan 818 222-8118 or brandonsbuddies@pacbell.net

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (ENGLISH)
Second Wednesday of the month at Rainbow Connection, Oxnard For more information contact Tera Marquez tera.marquez@gmail.com or Karen Bobo kjbobo@gmail.com.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF KIDS WITH AUTISM
Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm.
We provide child care. The address is 2697 Lavery Ct., Suite 17 Newbury Park. Contact Leila Silva at (805) 480-9039 or (805) 341-3089.

SPECIAL PARENTS CAFE
Third Saturday of each month. Call Silvia at (805) 530-0315.

LET’S GO HIKING
First Saturday of the month, Bob Charney and his son Michael, who has Autism, invite other dads and their sons with developmental challenges to go hiking. If you’re interested in participating, call Bob Charney at 818 735-7331 or 818 789-1586 x223.

MOM’S NIGHT OUT THOUSAND OAKS (ENGLISH)
Third Tuesday of the month
For contact information call Rainbow.

DAD’S NIGHT OUT THOUSAND OAKS (ENGLISH)
Fourth Tuesday of the month. For contact information call Rainbow.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, ASPERGERS & SENSORY PROCESSING DIFFICULTIES SUPPORT Group (English)
Meets monthly in Newbury Park
For more information call Gina Peters at (805) 376-2255 or (805) 338-1378.

VENTURA COUNTY AUTISM SOCIETY (ENGLISH)
For more information call Ventura County Autism Society at 805-496-1632.

 



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