[Comm-partners] Tuesday Tidbits - Parenting & Child Development

Tue Nov 26 13:23:21 PST 2024

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Tuesday Tidbits for D5 Child Welfare and Self-Sufficiency staff, and Community Partners!

Tuesday Tidbits are short, specific info bites you can use and share to increase collective knowledge of Lane County's wide-ranging community resource landscape.

Below are resources for Parenting & Child Development – Classes, trainings, support & respite, community connection, and more. Please click links and check out attachments for more information.

[cid:image003.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]NEW! Click below to skip to a part of this email!

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TIME SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NOVEMBER:

[cid:image007.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://www.facebook.com/events/1200337204406974/>KID’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS<https://www.facebook.com/events/1200337204406974/> – FREE MOVIE SHOWING (MOANA 2)

WHEN: Saturday, November 30th, 9AM
WHERE: Cinemark 17, 2900 Gateway St, Springfield

FREE HOLIDAY TRADITION! Come enjoy Moana 2 at Cinemark 17 for free!

Doors will open at 8:30am - with a FREE STUFFED animal for every child (while supplies last) and a FREE SNACK PACK for the first 500 children! No sign up or paperwork required just dress in your holiday cozies and come out for a great morning of holiday cheer.

DECEMBER:

[cid:image009.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9uwzjfy/lp/2cac84f9-7d2b-412c-ad2c-3c1da5063782?source_id=23754e4d-1147-4e14-8683-b4507faee8ba&source_type=em&c=8TKhCpuCecmSO7DEy7eSD0kxo_hi4vEt3ZTLFdkPF_oKvK69REaGYw==>NURTURING FATHERS PROGRAM (ONLINE)

WHEN: Starting December 4th – 13-week training course. 5pm – 7pm.
WHERE: Virtual!

Course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. Click here<https://jf76p6iab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014jyJtIjyubHd50MOyJQR0CLyr9_wVpn5AZKOiN7U70h7GCSfOEYGLuaMu0Qn4aN54Vmb0RLNSuCgpYQTjaECAxnJtvg9A0CsR0FMg9mOKLRQssRPe6wXpbYylYbPjjW77dcbX1ZKYmntJaBRW-4vYmwi6gBEu3aRJLuvpz4HtELhexPhp3mvy89HiWK04wBxBd70dMU6v99qik_Nwij_VpsGBv6MMvOtPb_QMi1TeuMENVvFklJimcqnvvvPFBqk4asDJYaaq9bteKqKJ6WzbxXnoUjeF_v5qz1kb51ymhSZf0948356L68CYi_hUKIlN1geZ6tlN6wgJzMtSiu1bTAiUlzmjL_VgdPjNKKM0d3rR5Drd3VOI6KlE2bzUr1SDWA5GAaHkY0vLxeSaHdldQ==&c=8TKhCpuCecmSO7DEy7eSD0kxo_hi4vEt3ZTLFdkPF_oKvK69REaGYw==&ch=KBNdWDxr6nNsmritkuCFF5OkPkmOMIb_iVC5QyDsWJzZYyofGXE84A==> for more information and to register!

[cid:image012.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DCmWDXpMCIm/?igsh=MTNxcnB0eTdzcHBvaQ%3D%3D>FREE! GINGERBREAD HOUSE FAMILY FUN – FLORENCE

WHEN: Saturday, December 7th, 10am – 1pm
WHERE: Bromley Room, Siuslaw Public Library<https://www.siuslawlibrary.info/>, 1460 9th St, Florence

Gingerbread house day<https://www.instagram.com/p/DCmWDXpMCIm/?igsh=MTNxcnB0eTdzcHBvaQ%3D%3D> is coming! Decorate your own graham cracker house with candy (so much candy). All materials and supplies are provided at this free event.

We'll also have gingerbread day at the Mapleton branch on Saturday, December 14, 10:30-11:30 AM.

[cid:image013.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]COTTAGE GROVE: FREE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

WHEN: December 7th, 7am – 11am
WHERE: CG Firehouse, 233 E Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove

Santa invites kids to come share items on their wish list and enjoy a free hot breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, coffee, juice and hot cocoa.

This is also a Toys for Tots Fundraiser. Participants are invited to bring a new unwrapped toy so disadvantaged kids can be surprised by holiday toys. Monetary donations are also welcomed.

[cid:image014.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0][cid:image023.png at 01DB3FF5.16E25270]FREE! SENSORY SANTA & PAPA NOEL SENSIBLE

WHEN: December 14th, 12:30 – 2:30pm
WHERE: 505 South A St, Springfield

Hot chocolate, holiday crafts, photos with Santa!

Private appointments are available from 10am – 12pm for children who may need extra time and support getting comfortable with Santa. See flyers and email The Arc<https://arclane.org/> if your child requires an appointment.

[cid:image019.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://charity.pledgeit.org/SantaEugene>SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA – REGISTER NOW!

WHEN: Slots available 10am – 6pm on December 15th – register and pick your time slot here<https://charity.pledgeit.org/SantaEugene>!
WHERE: Eugene Ballet Company, 174 E. 16th Ave Eugene

Spots are filling up fast! Sign up for a 10 minute appointment to meet Santa with your family and friends! This event is designed to be low-key and sensory-friendly, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone.

Pick any one available timeslot for your family to meet Santa. (If you have more than 3 kids in attendance please pick 2 timeslots).

While you wait, feel free to enjoy some fun crafts and snacks. You're welcome to take photos during your visit, and our friendly elves will be on hand to assist if you'd like them to capture the moment for you.

[cid:image030.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://www.facebook.com/escudolatino/>SEASON OF GIVING – TEMPORADA DE DAR

WHEN: Accepting donations until December 18th

Escudo Latino<https://www.facebook.com/escudolatino/> are launching the 4th Annual Season of Giving and collecting new toys and clothes for low income Latino children in Lane County. See attached flyers in Spanish and English for more information.

We know the high demand in our community to bring joy to children this holiday season. We are reaching out to see if you are willing to make a donation or host a bid at your location to collect toys or clothing. Everything helps. Help spread the word!

If you know of a family in need or have donations, please reach out to Mariela German Hernandez via email at escudo.mariela at gmail.com<mailto:escudo.mariela at gmail.com>

*Families seeking resources must be facing a hardship and be low income, have either OHP, SNAP, TANF, and/or EDRC, and not qualify for other programs like Toys for Tots, etc.

[cid:image034.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]BLACK SANTA EVENT - FULL

WHEN: December 21st, 12 – 2pm
WHERE: 1335 Madison St NE, Salem

If you weren’t able to make it to registration before it closed - please check out the other locations he has available on his website! 💛

Black Santa will be coming to Salem!! Black Joy Oregon<https://www.instagram.com/blackjoyoregon/> partnered with Cherry City Roller Derby<https://cherrycityrollerderby.com/events> to bring Black Santa to Salem on December 21st.

JANUARY 2025:

[cid:image010.png at 01DB3FF3.5B0727C0]<https://hedcoclinic.uoregon.edu/center/center-academic-tutoring>READING TUTORING FOR 1st AND 2nd GRADERS

WHEN: Applications are due by December 9th, 2024. Tutoring is on Mondays, January 27 – March 3, 4 – 6pm
WHERE: HEDCO Education Building, 1655 Alder Street (17th and Alder)

The HEDCO Clinic<https://www.instagram.com/uohedcoclinic/> is offering the Center for Academic Tutoring (CAT). CAT will be offering individual tutoring services for children in 1st or 2nd grade for reading.

Children with and without IEP’s are welcome. Tutors are graduate and undergraduate students supervised by a faculty member within the College of Education.

Applications are due by December 9th, 2024. Sessions are 50 minutes long. You will be notified by December 20th, 2024 about services. Complete out application by clicking here<https://hedcoclinic.uoregon.edu/center/center-academic-tutoring>, or by calling 541-346-0923.

[cid:image015.png at 01DB3FF3.5B0727C0]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DBcor7oINFw/?igsh=Y2w5aDZhZThraDRi>BUILD A BIKE (FREE!)

WHEN: Build-A-Bike takes place over several sessions from 6pm to 7:30pm.
WHERE: Shift Community Cycles<https://www.shiftcc.org/shift-kidz>, 811 W 6th Ave, Eugene

It's back! Build A Bike registration is now open!

Ever wondered how a bike comes together? Now’s your chance to find out! Shift Kidz Build-A-Bike Program gives youths, ages 12-17, the opportunity to get hands on experience putting a bike together piece by piece. Our experienced and knowledgeable mechanics will guide participants through each step, explaining how each parts works with the other to eventually make a bicycle. Bicycles, parts, and tools will be provided.

Head on over to ShiftCC.org/shift-kidz<https://www.shiftcc.org/shift-kidz> to find out more and register!

RESOURCES

[cid:image035.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DCzbrX7A5CA/?igsh=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ%3D%3D&img_index=1>OPHELIA’S PLACE FALL EVENTS FOR GIRLS 10 - 18

Life is hard, especially as a girl<https://www.opheliasplace.net/ops-definition-of-girl> ages 10-18 in a world that is constantly changing and demanding more from her at every turn. But when you’re surrounded by caring peers and adults who are always ready to listen, guide, encourage, and welcome you just as you are, you can learn to travel life’s bumpy roads with confidence and joy.

Ophelia’s Place is for girls<https://www.opheliasplace.net/ops-definition-of-girl>, caregivers & families and educators & advocates.

Ophelia’s Place offers a range of programs including:

  *   After & Out of School programs<https://www.opheliasplace.net/after-school-programs> - Our after-school, school’s out, and summer programs offer a welcoming community and lively way for girl-identified youth<https://www.opheliasplace.net/ops-definition-of-girl> to explore their interests, make new friends, build new skills, receive emotional support, and get help navigating their world with confidence.
  *   Therapy<https://www.opheliasplace.net/therapy> - Our strengths-based, goal-oriented approach helps youth feel supported, self-actualize their strengths, and practice new skills for coping with difficult feelings or challenges in their lives.
  *   School partnerships<https://www.opheliasplace.net/school-partnerships> - OP partners with school districts across Oregon to provide Girl Empowerment Groups, Young Amazing Women of Color Empowerment Groups, Classroom Presentations to all students, and Staff Training and Parent Education opportunities.
  *   Training for people-serving professionals<https://www.opheliasplace.net/training> - Youth-serving organizations, local and state government agencies, health professionals, businesses, mental health organizations and community organizations can take advantage of OP’s Professional Development training packages, which can be customized to address their specific needs and goals.

Ophelia’s Place is gearing up for fall events and activities! Check out their website<https://www.opheliasplace.net/> and follow their Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/ophelias_place/> to stay in the know about all the fun and valuable offerings coming up!

IMPORTANT REPEATS

[cid:image036.png at 01DB4006.5635CEF0]<https://www.honeynonprofit.org/>BrainiPocS - A Homework and Literacy Support Club for K-12 students

WHEN: Tutoring open now! 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
BrainiPocs is a program created by H.O.N.E.Y. Inc<https://www.honeynonprofit.org/>. to help multiracial, Black, Indigenous and students of color be successful in school by offering no cost tutoring, homework and reading support for K-12 students.

Sign up here<https://cusc44bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017TOYYq9DSTS9j82vAUyTx9fBykUVeHxbBRB1TRJr99jO48k6wf-LiCo2317SjzIsthkcx4WMBCE6VZuhw5EOi-iIOAnCi9jXa8xNMgRB2ykzBNwQpZQUB8fe2ico3okqNf0Qn1cx5TF5Dz0fRL0wd80dtDZQAXlqxdH7ME787HOWebSS2cfze2-BgBOPuLSBL77UIpPD1BKy4rCMRFN62FTEv--DHvub0pZsrjCqZLwtp8TvH-d9uMMOO65Gq5yNfyE9Szix50U=&c=CPJ_qm2uk3tGuBIU29roaOabHfdpPhTquA_gdKPEjsI_ukk7vgl1XQ==&ch=8pRccu92E-Ry0FZo2yT4DCbVjdStxD686WEJDRAGe986C6blcQHU0Q==>!

As always, ODHS staff please visit and bookmark the D5 Community Resources OWL page<https://dhsoha.sharepoint.com/teams/Hub-ODHS-District5/SitePages/Community-Resources.aspx> for resources, flyer library and more.

Questions, requests, submissions, feedback? Send it our way – D5 Communications D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov<mailto:D5Communications at odhsoha.oregon.gov>
Are you outside ODHS and want to get Tuesday Tidbits in your inbox? Sign up by clicking this link!<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/comm-partners>

Xana McCrea  she/her
Community Partnership Coordinator
Call or text: 541-321-3339
xana.mccrea at odhs.oregon.gov<mailto:xana.mccrea at odhs.oregon.gov>

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP)
Branch 2002 – West 11th Family Center
2101 W 11th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402

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