Parent Resources

County Links

Parent Helpline
541.485.5211
United Way of Lane County , Oregon
Free, Confidential support and information about parenting children ages 0-6. Staffed by professionals. The Parent HelpLine is the place to call for all your early childhood connections. Serving Eugene, Springfield and all of Lane County, Oregon.

211 Lane County, Oregon
211Lane is a web site used to locate information about social service resources available in Lane County and to find volunteer opportunities. Provides database of 957 programs offering services to this Oregon community. Resources and services provided through the database are extensive.

Healthy Babies Healthy Communities
Tips for a Healthy baby- plus- information on healthy pregnancy, post pregnancy care, information For Dads, resource guides, and more.

Birth to Three, Lane county
"Since 1978, Birth To Three has brought parents together to share their parenting experiences, increase their knowledge of early childhood development, learn about community resources and create support networks among themselves."
"Birth To Three's programs and services are for all families in our community who have infants and young children. Focus is on child development and parenting issues. Open to all families. Call 541-485-5211 for more information."

County Resources
Parent Support Groups by County

Oregon Links

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Oregon 211
211info provides Information & Referral services for callers from Northwest Oregon, Central Oregon and Southwest Washington. 211info will connect you with appropriate and available referrals to find the help you need. By dialing the number 2-1-1 callers can speak with specially trained information and referral specialists who are skilled at locating and providing information about good resources to contact for help with a wide variety of problems and needs.

Oregon SafeNet
1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET)
Free, information and referral helpline for Oregon. Help is available Monday-Friday 8 am-8 pm. Just call. As the state's Maternal & Child Health hotline, Oregon SafeNet is a free and confidential helpline providing statewide information and referral services for community health, social, and mental health services, immediate care health services, pregnancy and reproductive health services. SafeNet assists women, children and teens and provides information about eligibility to the Oregon Health Plan and other low-cost health insurance options.

Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children

Oregon Childcare Resource and Referral site
The Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Network is a statewide network of 13 resource and referral agencies serving all 36 counties in the state of Oregon.

The Network works with local R&Rs to insure a high quality of service delivery and accountability. We form partnerships with government officials, parents, business leaders, child care providers and community leaders to improve the availability of high quality child care for all families in Oregon.

Oregon Commission on Children and Families (OCCF) Healthy Start program and information for first time parents.

Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs(OCCYSHN) mission is to improve the health, development and well-being of children and youth with special health needs and their families.

Parenting Now
"Parenting Now! , a division of Birth To Three, is the provider of nationally recognized parenting curricula, products, training and consultation"Through its parent organization, Birth To Three, Parenting Now ! offers highly effective curricula and products for group-based parenting programs, now used in over 800 sites throughout the United States and in 13 international locations.

Early Learning Guidelines
Oregon Early Childhood Foundations and Born To Learn for Children Ages Birth to Five

Early Autism Research and Learning for the Young Child (EARLY)
The mission of the Early Autism Research and Learning for the Young Child (EARLY) is to improve the quality of life for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. The institute is a new collaboration between the centers and institutes of the UCEDD. The primary goals of the institute are to provide evidence based training, service, and research for students, families and the larger community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Early Autism Research and Learning for the Young Child (EARLY) from Early Autism Research and Learning for the Young Child (EARLY)

Oregon Department of Education - Do You Have Concerns About a Child's Development?
Information about early intervention services in Oregon including handouts, Early Learning guidelines and Developmental Checkup Powerpoint Presentation

Oregon Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Ed (EI/ECSE)

National Links

Zero to Three
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. We are a national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that advances our mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country.

Wonder Years
Free, downloadable, online publications from the Michigan Early Intervention system, covering developmental milestones, news and parent resource information for the age of birth to 5.

Parent as Teachers
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.

Bright Futures for Families
Bright Futures for Families is a national initiative for families and communities to promote and improve the health and well-being of children of all ages. We offer resources for families based on the award winning, federally supported Bright Futures initiative, developed through the support of public health, non-profit, and corporate organizations.

National Association for the Education of Young Children - Early Years Are Learning Years
Early Years Are Learning Years: is an ongoing effort to focus attention on the importance of the early years for children's learning and all aspects of development. Early Years Are Learning Years are short articles designed for parents and other adults involved with children on a daily basis. Early childhood programs involved in the NAEYC accreditation process frequently use these articles in newsletters to help families and others learn more about giving children a great start. See free downloads

 

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