Our Programs
Established in 2024, The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California has made a lasting difference in the lives of children in the surrounding communities. Our services are provided by licensed, board-certified speech-language pathologists. Speech-language pathology evaluations and therapy are provided for a variety of communication disorders. Each child who is accepted into our program receives up to $7,000 in services and all treatment is offered to families free of charge.
ABOUT
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California provides life-changing speech and language therapy services to children ages 2-12 in Northern California who have communication disorders, with no required fees to their families, thanks to the generocity of our donors and grants. Our goal is to ensure that every child in Northern California has the communication skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Complete diagnostic speech-language evaluations
One-on-one or small group therapy sessions
Session observation and home activities for parents
Disorders Evaluated and Treated
Phonology – patterns of sound errors, the child may delete one sound from a consonant cluster (saying “poon” for “spoon” and “back” for “black” or substitute all sounds made in the back of the mouth for those in the front of the mouth (saying “tup” for “cup”)
Stammering – disruptions in the fluency of speech, the child may use repetitions of words, parts of words, or prolongations of sounds.
Articulation – errors in the production of speech sounds, the child may substitute, delete, add, or change sounds (saying “wabbit” for “rabbit” or a lisp).
Voice – unusual vocal quality, the child’s voice sounds harsh, hoarse, or breathy.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech – motor speech disorder, the child knows what he/she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements needed, the child has problems saying sounds, syllables, and words.
Expressive Language – difficulty using spoken language to express thoughts, the child may have trouble naming objects/pictures, putting words into sentences, having conversations, or using proper grammar.
Receptive Language – difficulty understanding what is said, the child may have trouble following directions, understanding questions, or identifying objects/pictures.
STAFF
RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California, Speech-Language Pathologist
Natasha Ray, M.A., CCC-SLP
Natasha has been a Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in California since 2009. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007, and Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University of Chico. She has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, early intervention, schools, and rehabilitation hospitals. Natasha has provided therapy to address a range of communication disorders including language delays, expressive and receptive language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, articulation and phonological disorders, and speech fluency. She incorporates play-based therapy in her sessions to foster engagement for successful therapy outcomes. She takes great joy in helping children with speech and language challenges improve their communication skills through meaningful and engaging therapy. She is also trained in PROMPT therapy to support motor-based speech needs. Natasha holds a Certificate of Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of California.
DONATE
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California, is a private, nonprofit organization that has provided millions of dollars in services to thousands of children since 1981. We are one of 19 RiteCare Language Programs throughout California supported by the California Scottish Rite Foundation. Help ensure the future of our children by making a contribution today!
To make a contribution by cash or check, please send payments to:
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California
c/o: Northern California Scottish Rite
922 Main St
Fortuna, CA 95540
Please make checks payable to the California Scottish Rite Foundation, and include “RiteCare CLC Northern California” in the memo section.
Contact Us
The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Northern California
Claudia Brundin Center
5 Hlow Lane
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Email:
Phone: (714) 547-7325
© 2026 by the California Scottish Rite Foundation, a 501c (3) organization. The Federal Tax Number for the California Scottish Rite Foundation is: 94-6078728.