Information and articles from these newsletters are housed on the San Luis Obispo County Health Access website. The website is updated frequently and is intended as a resource for professionals working with children ages 0-5 and their families.

Please visit: SLOHealthAccess.org.

Parenting Educator/Family Advocacy Certificate of Achievement at Cuesta College

Are you a family advocate, parent educator, or other staff working to strengthen families? A new Cuesta College certificate in Child Development and Family Studies prepares students and professionals for employment in the Family Strengthening field and provides additional education for those already working in the field. Just four courses earns a certificate! The four courses can be completed over 1-4 years and they build credit towards earning an AA.

See the attached flyer and contact Michele for information and navigation support. 

Michele Gordon Johnson, CDFS Lead Faculty, Cuesta College (Child Development & Family Studies)

michele_gordonjohnso@cuesta.edu, 805.776.3302, navigateparenting.com

New Mobile Health Clinic

The Center for Health & Prevention (The Center) is now operating a new Mobile Health Clinic. The clinic provides reproductive and sexual health services to parents of young children and others of all genders and accepts Medi-Cal. Services are offered in English and Spanish and are also available to those without insurance or documentation.

Download this flyer to view the list of available services. To inquire about the Mobile Health Clinic service locations, please email thecenter@capslo.org.

Join the Mobile Health Clinic Launch Event on Saturday April 13, 1 - 4 p.m. 

View the mobile unit, take a tour of The Center's Arroyo Grande clinic, get to know the community partners, and enjoy some refreshments. This event is free and open to the community. 1152 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

Parent & Child Learning Pods in Grover Beach

Parents of young children are telling us they need more connection and social support. This South County parent and child participation Learning Pod series provides skills to improve bonding and healthy development for children 0-5 years old while offering parents a supportive group of adults.

April 10 - May 23, 2024

7 sessions for each Learning Pod

Space is still available in the follow Pods:

• Babies 0 - 12 months old
• Toddlers 3 - 5 years old

The group is offered in English and snacks are provided. Families with children ages 0 - 5 from anywhere in SLO County are welcome.

View times and register here. Questions? Email Megan Cielatka, SCYC Parent Coordinator, at megan.scyc@gmail.com.

Learn, Play & Socialize at Paso Robles Support Group

For North County parents looking for more connection, Play With Me! is an in-person support group for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-4 in Paso Robles. Adults and children participate together with a focus on play, crafts, and fun learning.



Monday 4/15, 5/20 & 6/17

6 - 7:30 p.m. at the CAPSLO Family Resource Center, 704 Spring Street in Paso Robles.

This pilot group is offered monthly in English only for now. Families with children ages 0 - 4 from anywhere in SLO County are welcome.

Questions? Contact Grecia Nunez, Help Me Grow Program Specialist, at 805-440-1878. Download the flyer here. Parents can RSVP here.

Virtual Workshops for Parents with Young Children

Learn With Me! is a monthly, bi-lingual, virtual workshop series to support SLO County parents and caregivers with children ages 0-3. Sessions provide practical information about child development, healthy sleep habits, potty training and more!

Wednesday 5/1 & 6/5

6:30 - 7:15 p.m. on Zoom.

Download the flyer here. Your clients can sign up here.