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Nevada County Public Health MCAH — free parenting classes (Infant/Child CPR, Baby Basics, prenatal), weekly Parent Circle and nurse home visits

Phone number
530-847-8293 (MCAH coordinator, call or text) · 1-888-301-1450 (MCAH toll-free)
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Children
Health
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Pregnant people, new and expecting parents, and families with young children in Nevada County; Parent Circle welcomes parents and guardians of children of all ages
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Nevada County Public Health's Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MCAH) program offers free classes for new and expecting parents: Infant/Child CPR (next Nov. 10, 2026), Baby Basics (Oct. 29), Prenatal Breastfeeding (Nov. 5) and Becoming Us (Oct. 1), a free weekly Parent Circle group (Tuesdays 3–4 p.m. in Grass Valley), and free nurse home visits for pregnant parents and families with young children. Sign up: 530-847-8293. Verified 2026-09-28.
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Salud Materno Infantil y Adolescente (MCAH) de Salud Pública del Condado de Nevada — clases gratuitas para padres (RCP infantil, Baby Basics, prenatales), Parent Circle semanal y visitas de enfermeras al hogar
URL
nevadacountyca.gov/3546/Ma...t-Health
Who it's for: pregnant people, new and expecting parents, and families with young kids in Nevada County. The county's classes for new and expecting parents are free.

Upcoming classes (2026 Western County schedule)

  • Becoming Us — a four-part course with a therapist and a public health nurse for parents-to-be. Next start: Oct. 1, 2026.
  • Baby Basics — newborn care: feeding, soothing, partner support; participants get infant care supplies. Next: Oct. 29, 2026.
  • Prenatal Breastfeeding — latching, positioning, milk production, newborn cues. Next: Nov. 5, 2026.
  • Infant/Child CPR — CPR, choking relief and emergency response for infants and children, with hands-on practice for parents, caregivers and family members. Next: Nov. 10, 2026.
The classes repeat through the year (2026 dates: Becoming Us Jan 22 / Apr 2 / Jul 9 / Oct 1; Baby Basics Feb 19 / Apr 30 / Aug 6 / Oct 29; Breastfeeding Feb 26 / May 7 / Aug 13 / Nov 5; CPR Mar 3 / May 12 / Aug 18 / Nov 10). Sign up with the county's online class form (English or Spanish) on the MCAH page, or call/text 530-847-8293 or email MCAH@nevadacountyCA.gov.

Parent Circle — every Tuesday, 3–4 p.m.

A weekly group for parents and guardians of children of all ages: a different topic each week, activities for children, refreshments and a monthly raffle. RSVP requested but not required (530-847-8293). Where: The Learning Center at Sierra Nevada Children's Services, 420 Sierra College Dr #100, Grass Valley.

Also from MCAH

  • Free nurse home visits for pregnant parents and families with young kids, tailored to the family's needs. Toll-free 1-888-301-1450.
  • Moving Beyond Depression — free in-home therapy for parents with depression during or after pregnancy (for families enrolled in a local home visiting program).
  • Help from a certified lactation counselor (530-847-8293).
See also: Sierra Nevada Children's Services · WarmLine Family Resource Center.
Sources: Nevada County Public Health — Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health page (nevadacountyca.gov/3546), 2026 MCAH Upcoming Classes flyer and Parent Circle flyer (DocumentCenter 60681, 60682), and news release "Helping Families Thrive: Free Classes Offered for New and Expecting Parents" (Jan. 6, 2026) (all checked 2026-09-28). Leads from the Nevada County News newsletters (7/16 Parent Circle; 8/13 CPR). Update class dates in January 2027.