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
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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.
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