Resource: Family Education and Support
4J Young Parent Program
Spanish Language Available
District-wide program supporting pregnant and parenting students in their education and life goals. Services for young parents include a child care option at ECCO High School.
Bethel School District Young Mothers and Fathers Program
Spanish Language Available
Bethel School District offers a Teen Parent Support Program including; high school diploma/GED, parenting education, free on-site State-Certified Childcare, and more. Ages up to 21.
Birth Your Way
Spanish Language Available
Free classes for childbirth and parenting from pregnancy to age 2. Focus on finding confidence and ease during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Year round.
CAFA (Christians As Family Advocates)
Domestic violence intervention for offenders and victims, parenting classes, supervised visitation services, and individual therapy for adults, children, couples, and families.
Catholic Community Services ~ Family Support and Connections Program
Spanish Language Available
Services include food, energy assistance (as funding is available), personal care items, prescription assistance, ID and birth certificate assistance, day-use bus passes, information and referrals, and immigration services. No cost.
Center for Community Counseling
Low-cost counseling to uninsured and underinsured adults (18 and over). Services include individual counseling, support groups, and classes. Sliding-fee scale, $5 – 40.
Center for Dialogue and Resolution ~ Parent/Teen Program; restorative practices in schools and with youth
Providing mediation services and conflict coaching for teen/parents, as well as restorative processes for discipline and behavior, including training/workshops for the public.
Centro Latino Americano
Spanish Language Available
Behavioral health counseling and treatment, case management/resource navigation (e.g.: food boxes, housing, advocacy, job searches), youth mentoring, parenting classes, wraparound services.
Child and Family Center
A range of low-cost, family-based services for children and adolescents (ages 2 – 17). Services include brief and longer-term intervention, assessment, family and child therapy, parenting help, and referrals.
Early Childhood Hub of Lane County
Spanish Language Available
Lane County parenting education and family support hub. Connections for local resources, parenting tools, and family-friendly activities.
Eugene Family Resource Network
Spanish Language Available
Support and consultation to all 4J schools, including math and literacy events, family fun nights, information and referrals to community resources. Services offered in English and Spanish.
Family Relief Nursery
Spanish Language Available
Early childhood preschool classes, parent education classes, referrals, resource library, food pantry, clothes closet, and respite. Serves South Lane and North Douglas counties.
Family Resource Centers of Lane County
Spanish Language Available
Support and activities for families, including parenting classes, play groups, information and referrals, family literacy and math nights, computer access, after school activities, and volunteer opportunities.
541–607–1449
Cottage Grove
541–942–4967
Creswell Family Resource Center
541–895–6175
Marcola Family Resource Center
541–933–2512
McKenzie/Blue River Family Resource Center
541–822–3313
Oakridge-Westfir Family Resource Center
541–782–3281
Pleasant Hill Family Resource Center
541–736–0495
Springfield Family Resource Centers
541–744–6769
Fern Ridge Family Resource Center
541–952–7049
Crow-Applegate-Lorane Family Resource Center
541–935–2100
Lowell Family Resource Center
dsilver@lowell.k12.or.us,
First Place Family Center
Spanish Language Available
Day Access Center for families with children under 18. Food, kitchen, laundry, showers, phone, mail service, computers with internet access, emergency shelter and housing services.
Head Start and Early Head Start of Lane County
Spanish Language Available
Comprehensive early learning programs for pregnant women and children to age 5 in families with limited income. Health, social services, advocacy, parenting education.
Healthy Families Lane County
Spanish Language Available
Free parent support program provides parent education to new parents, beginning prenatally or after birth. Family Support Specialists work with parents to strengthen and cultivate a positive parent-child relationship.
Lane County Family Mediation
Spanish Language Available by Request
Services include the parent education class “Focus on Children,” custody, and Family Check-Up. The Family Check-Up service is offered in Spanish and English. Parents must request to attend the Spanish Focus on Children class and must request interpretation for mediation services.
Oregon Family Support Network
Spanish Language Available
Support for families raising a youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges (no diagnosis needed). Respite, support group, family events, advocacy, IEP/504 support.
Parenting Now
Spanish Language Available
Parenting education/support services for parents with infants and young children. Open to all families. Programs: Incredible INFANTs; Wonderful ONEs; Terrific TWOs; Thrilling THREEs; Program for Young Parents (ages 12 – 25) who are pregnant or already parenting; Make Parenting A Pleasure for parents experiencing high levels of stress; Crecer for Spanish-speaking families; Car Seat Inspections; Playtime for Parents and Children; and Baby Connection (see Pregnancy • Childbirth • Postnatal Support • Adoption).
Pearl Buck Preschool and Family Support
Spanish Language Available
Specialized services for parents with cognitive limitations: home based parenting support for qualifying parents and their babies, preschool (ages 2–5), home visits, case management, outreach.
Relief Nursery, Inc.
Spanish Language Available
Strength-based support for families with low income and children under 6; crisis response, home visiting, therapeutic classrooms, early childhood special education, parenting classes, child counseling, and recovery support. No cost.
Riverview Center for Growth (formerly The Child Center)
Mental health services for children/families in Lane County. Outpatient counseling, mental health assessment, day treatment (ages 3 – 13), ABA autism therapy, parenting classes, 24-hour Crisis Response Program (see Helplines).
Safe Kids West Oregon
Preventive education and resources to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries to children up to age 21.
The Arc Families Connected
Spanish Language Available
Peer-led organization helping parents in their journey of raising a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Services include parent support, trainings and advocacy.
Triple P: Positive Parenting Program
Online education course to help manage common parenting challenges. Available in English and Spanish. No cost for Lane County families.
Twins & Beyond
Support group providing encouragement, events, and playdates for families with twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples in the greater Lane County area.
University of Oregon HEDCO Clinic – Child and Family Center
Spanish Language Available
Offers research-based, family-centered assessment, intervention, and referral services for children ranging from age 2 through 18 years.
https://hedcoclinic.uoregon.edu/center/child-and-family-center