Our Programs
Services We Provide
Changing Tides offers services including supervised visitation and parenting education for Humboldt County families.
Supervised Visitation Services
Changing Tides Family Services provides a safe, neutral, and child-centered environment for court-ordered supervised visitation between children and parents. Our professional and trained staff oversee these visits, ensuring they are secure, supportive, and focused on the well-being of the child. Parenting Classes & Other Resources.
Parenting Education
Parenting Classes
Classes are offered periodically depending on demand and resources. Please reach out to verify dates, times, and eligibility.
Triple P Parenting Classes
Changing Tides Family Services offers parenting classes through the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. This class offers parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Classes are designed to provide help and guidance to families that need it and aim to create supportive family environments.
Positive Discipline & Community Resiliency Model®
Changing Tides Family Services offers Parenting the Positive Discipline way which focuses on being kind and firm at the same time. This class provides tools to help you connect to and understand a child’s world. You will discover what works and what doesn’t through active role-play and class participation. You will also learn more about the Community Resiliency Model® that supports caregivers of all kinds in managing and maintaining wellness for themselves, as well as passing these skills along to family members.
Parent Cafés
Our program offers a range of services designed to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to individuals and families who need it most. Our experienced team works closely with each person we serve to ensure they receive the guidance and resources best suited to their unique situation. Call or visit us to get started and learn more about what we have to offer.
Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation Parent Program
Our program offers a range of services designed to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to individuals and families who need it most. Our experienced team works closely with each person we serve to ensure they receive the guidance and resources best suited to their unique situation. Call or visit us to get started and learn more about what we have to offer.
Additional Parenting Classes
Learn to be kind and firm at the same time. This class provides tools to connect to and understand a child’s world through active role-play and participation. Includes Community Resiliency Model® skills for caregiver wellness.
Understanding Child Care Licensing
Videos and information for providers and families about how licensing works, parents’ rights in child care, choosing a provider, and filing complaints.
Helpful Links
Resources for Families
Trusted resources for child care, health, safety, and local support services.
These links are provided for informational purposes only. Changing Tides Family Services does not endorse any specific websites or organizations.
- Understanding Child Care Licensing
- Child Care Eligibility List Application – Apply Online
- Community Care Licensing
- Child Care Eligibility List Mail-in Application:English | Spanish
- California Child Care Licensing Resources for Parents and Providers
- TrustLine: California’s Background Check for In-Home Child Care
- Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Community Resources
- Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grant
- Zero to Three Early Childhood Connections
- A Place of Our Own: Fun Activities for Children with PBS
- PBS Child Development
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Information
- Kindergarten Readiness Information
- Recent Product Safety Recalls: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Healthy Child Care: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Rethink Your Drink
- My Plate Nutrition Information
- Healthy Recipes with CalFRESH
- FARE – Food Allergy Research & Education for information about food allergies, and tips for grocery shopping, food preparation, and navigating allergies in schools
- Lead Poisoning Prevention – California Department of Public Health
- How to Talk to Children About Tragedies – HealthyChildren.org
- Preventing Furniture Tipping HazardsEnglish | Español
- Safe Sleep Guidelines – American Academy of Pediatrics:English | Spanish
Questions About Our Services?
Our team is ready to help you find the right fit for your family.
