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  • Program Manager (Oak Park):
    Lorena Carranza (e-mail)

  • Program Manager (North Sac):
    Mireya Estrella (e-mail)
Mother-Baby 1

Volunteers stock shelving in the Mother-Baby program with formula, diapers and baby food.

Mother-Baby 2

Volunteer mentors sit down with parents to discuss any issues new parents may be facing and provide guidance along the way.

Parent Education

Effective January 2012, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) will open the new Parent Education program. Parent Education replaces the Mother-Baby program, which was sunset on November 17, 2011. The new Parent Education program offers free, family-related courses on topics such as nurturing parenting, positive discipline techniques, budgeting, health, nutrition, stress management, school readiness, play groups and more.

Parents and guardians interested in Parent Education must attend an orientation to register for the program. Pleasea visit the Client Calendar or call (916) 313-7622 for upcoming orientation dates and times.

Parents who attend courses will earn creditsupon the completion of each course. Credits may be traded in for infant and toddler supplies for children 0 – 5 years of age. Courses will also be offered for families with school-aged children.

  • If you are interested in leading a donation drive for the Parent Education program, check out the most needed items at the bottom of the Donation Drive page.
  • If you are interested in volunteering for the Parent Education program, click here for information on volunteering.
  • If you are interested in attending a class to receive free goods and services, click here to see a calendar of upcoming classes.

Click here for and informational flier.

ELIGIBILITY
Parent Education is open to expectant parents, parents and guardians of children 0-5 years of age living in the greater Sacramento area. An orientation is required prior to participating in the program. Please call (916) 313-7622 for current orientation dates and times. Families are invited to participate in courses at both SFBFS locations. Please bring your photo ID, current proof address and birth certificate for all children ages 0-5 years old and/or your proof of pregnancy.