Parents and Families: Support

Orfalea Early Learning Center @ SBCC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The center is also a laboratory school for the training of SBCC students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Department. The center serves children 4 months to 5 years or age or until they enter kindergarten.

FREE PARENTING CLASSES!

Free food at the SBCC food bank.

The path to wellness is not a one-size-fits-all. The journey is unique and different for each individual student. At SBCC we focus on the Eight Elements of Health and Wellness: emotional, physical, nutritional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, and financial.

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect, try 800-400-1572. Includes family resources and free parenting classes.

Accurate information to help parent your child with confidence. Topics include child development, health, safety, childcare, and support.

Support groups for anger management, anxiety, interpersonal skills, women, veterans, parenting, and more. Some groups are bilingual.

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has 22 playgrounds! Playgrounds are often the focal-point of a park and provide opportunities for children to engage in healthy play.

A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners.

Information about literacy development from the California State University system.

Recommended web resources for kids from the Association of Library Services for Children.

Reading resources and fun for kids and families.

The Santa Barbara Public Library offers a range of different classes and events for free. Events range from kids, teens, adults, or fun for the whole family. Check out the calendar for all future events.