San Joaquin Valley
TACA holds monthly meetings in many locations throughout the United States that feature educational speakers on important topics and allow family members to connect with one another and stay on top of the latest information in the autism world. Each TACA group maintains a resource library of the latest autism books and DVDs/CDs that can be checked out by members at no charge.
Are you wondering what happens at a TACA meeting? Watch our video.
Also check out our meetings in Visalia and Fresno.
Bakersfield (Kern County)
| Date: | Meets quarterly. Please see dates below. |
| Time: | 1-4 p.m. |
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Fusion Design Building 3850 Riverlakes Dr. Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93312 |
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| Coordinators: | Sue Backer, Lynne Arnold and Melanie Vanciel |
| Child care: | This is not offered at this time, sorry. |
Coffee Talk Bakersfield
| What: | Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Hosted by Sue Backer. |
| When: | Saturday, May 22 |
| Time: | 9:30-11 a.m. |
| Where: | Dagny's Coffee Company, 1600 20th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Driving directions |
Need support BETWEEN support group meetings? Get online help now! Real Help Now Live Chat
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Connect with TACA friends, share about your family, and stay up-to-date on the latest TACA happenings by joining our cause on Facebook.
Email lists are a great way to stay connected between meetings. You can subscribe, read emails and ask questions all related to autism. These lists connect you to other parents like you in California. Here is how to connect:
Step 1 - Get a Yahoo! user ID and password
Step 2 - Search for groups in your area. Here are some groups we like:
Step 5 - Set your account to “Individual Emails,” “Daily Digest” or “Web Only.”
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