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

Tue Feb 4 16:01:34 PST 2025

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Tuesday Tidbits for D5 Child Welfare staff, Oregon Eligibility Partnership staff, 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 Youth, Parenting & Child Development – Youth services, classes, trainings, support & respite, community connection, and more. Please click links and check out attachments for more information.

[cid:image009.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]Click below to skip to a part of this email!

Click here to go to RESOURCES.
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Click here to go to IMPORTANT REPEATS.

TIME SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

FEBRUARY:

[cid:image010.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]REUNIFICATION SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Starting February 6th, 3:30-5:00pm
WHERE: 1966 Garden Ave, Eugene

Join Naoko Manabe, QMHP, for a supportive group designed for parents who are working toward, expecting to, or have recently reunited with their children. This group offers emotional support and practical guidance for navigating the reunification journey,. Childcare is currently unavailable.

Contact Naoko to join or learn more: naokomanabe at livegrowshare.org<mailto:naokomanabe at livegrowshare.org>

See attached flyer for more information.

[cid:image015.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://app.miniextensions.com/preview-record/lBcEBTEfDjgjs0GnmPfM/rectVDp1bpYwmDMk1>TINY HUMAN SURVIVAL TRAINING – FREE!

WHEN: Thursday, February 6th at 5:30 PM (Every Thursday for 5 weeks)
WHERE: Nurturely Lounge<https://nurturely.org/>, 56 E 15th Avenue, Eugene

👶 This 5-session meetup is for fathers and non-birthing parents looking to build hands-on skills for pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Learn diapering, soothing, babywearing, and more in a fun, engaging environment!

Click here<https://app.miniextensions.com/preview-record/lBcEBTEfDjgjs0GnmPfM/rectVDp1bpYwmDMk1> to register.

[cid:image019.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/visit>FREE! FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MUSEUM

WHEN: Friday, February 7th, 10am – 5pm
WHERE: The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/visit> offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon’s amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history – from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes.

EBT card holders can access the museum at a discounted rate any day of the month - $1 per individual and $5 per family.

[cid:image024.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://cusc44bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q2yvFPAtgUpJBQurd-LuH2B8xTATDbqtP3YHQA5zo5zWJv-eJjpeCXmoAXw6po2joZDZHi_mqdLshHTUlcnjmAyaGbckflbzCd0Bn6WDzAz4LjTPWQrp2prkXEpPgpbqx0YT-5bXTe8Oxft0vmtWqID39BszeSPU&c=sr2ytyk5b25tmtPxd6eyrBMlU6KSLA_-xoN7aLM2CJGWSItuW89ALQ==&ch=Lxz2-Qi_bnshwJfer8P90Gwg6DAutyCPkSkMy2EWujDf0YZHWiDTGw==>B.L.A.Q. YOUTH PRESENTS: SOULFUL STORIES

WHEN: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 2 – 4pm
WHERE: Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St, Eugene

B.L.A.Q. Youth, Inc.<https://www.blaqyouth.org/> presents our Soulful Stories program, a FREE series of interactive read-aloud events that celebrate literacy and culture. Join us for an exciting read-aloud event featuring the book Patchwork Prince<https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697080/patchwork-prince-by-baptiste-paul-illustrated-by-kitt-thomas/> by Baptiste Paul, read aloud by a special guest reader!

Youth and families can engage with the story, have a snack, make a craft, and meet new friends. First 30 registrants will receive a copy of the book!

Click here to sign up<https://cusc44bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q2yvFPAtgUpJBQurd-LuH2B8xTATDbqtP3YHQA5zo5zWJv-eJjpeCXmoAXw6po2joZDZHi_mqdLshHTUlcnjmAyaGbckflbzCd0Bn6WDzAz4LjTPWQrp2prkXEpPgpbqx0YT-5bXTe8Oxft0vmtWqID39BszeSPU&c=sr2ytyk5b25tmtPxd6eyrBMlU6KSLA_-xoN7aLM2CJGWSItuW89ALQ==&ch=Lxz2-Qi_bnshwJfer8P90Gwg6DAutyCPkSkMy2EWujDf0YZHWiDTGw==>!

[cid:image026.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnsfXsyqTo/?igsh=X29XZERKU1pa>WINTER STORYTELLING NIGHT

WHEN: Tuesday, February 11th, Community Dinner @ 4:30pm, Storytelling at 6:00pm
WHERE: Many Nations Longhouse, U of O campus, 1630 Columbia St, Eugene

Join Native Youth Wellness program and Many Nations Longhouse for Winter Storytelling Night. Participate in the time-honored Winter tradition of receiving stories and carrying them forward for future generations. All are welcome!

See flyer here<https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnsfXsyqTo/?igsh=X29XZERKU1pa> for more information.

[cid:image027.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DFV4bORv7h7/?igsh=QkFLLU5GdXN1Yg%3D%3D>KIDS & FAMILY CRAFTERNOON

WHEN: February 15th, 11 – 12 sensory hour, 12 – 2 crafting drop-in time
WHERE: Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA), 555 High St, Eugene

Join Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA)<https://www.materials-exchange.org/> for a fun afternoon of creative play with a guided art project to make and take away.

$5 suggested donation per kiddo.

[cid:image029.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://arclane.org/event/families-connected-family-fun-day/>FAMILIES CONNECTED FAMILY FUN DAY

WHEN: Saturday, February 15th, 2 – 4pm
WHERE: The Arc Lane County, 4181 E St, Springfield

Make and take a lavender heart pillow. Come get creative with us at our Family Fun Day, perfect for the whole family! No sewing required.

Register in advance if possible: email Nancy at Nancy.berge at arclane.org<mailto:Nancy.berge at arclane.org>

[cid:image031.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]NEURODIVERSITY FAMILY SUPPORT NIGHT

WHEN: Thursday, February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: ECCO High School, 200 N Monroe St, Eugene

Join The Arc Lane County<https://arclane.org/> for their monthly Neurodiversity Family Support Night<https://arclane.org/event/neurodiversity-family-support-night-5/>. Marian Stiegeler, a certified mental health provider and owner of Avodah Therapy Services, will share tips with parents about how to manage their children's screen time.

See attached flyers in Spanish and English.

MARCH:

[cid:image032.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5bpz52g>NURTURING FATHERS PROGRAM

WHEN: Starting March 2nd, 9am – 11am
WHERE: Virtual!

The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training 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://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5bpz52g> to register.

RESOURCES

[cid:image006.png at 01DB770B.B3797A30]EARN $50 – DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SESSION

Are you a 7th or 8th grader? Want to receive $50 for your opinions?

Oregon Research Institute is developing a dental health computer program for 7th & 8th graders and would love to hear your ideas. Test the program during a 1.5 hour Zoom session. Take this short survey to see if you are eligible: Click here<https://ori.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1o1q2SeJqNGEoS>.

See attached flyers in Spanish and English. Contact SmileHealth at ori.org<mailto:SmileHealth at ori.org> or 541-434-1537 for more information.

[cid:image033.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/>PARKER LEARNING GARDENS

🌱 Spring Programs at Parker Learning Gardens! 🌱

Give your child or family the gift of nature, community, and hands-on learning this spring! Our outdoor programs help folx connect with plants, soil, and sustainable farming in a fun and engaging way.

Parker Learning Gardens is a 33-acre non-profit organic farm in Coburg, OR, offering classes for youth and families focused on community building through plants, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture.

  *   Mom & Me Garden Club<https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/enroll/p/mom-me-garden-club-> (Ages 0-4) Fridays, 10-11:30 AM (In collaboration with @wellmamaoregon #wellmamaoregon)
  *   Garden with Me (Ages 0-4) Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM (In collaboration with @wellmamaoregon #wellmamaoregon)
  *   Children’s Garden Club<https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/enroll/p/childrens-garden-club> (Ages 5-12) Wednesdays, 4-6 PM
  *   Youth Discovery Project<https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/enroll/p/youth-discovery-project> (Ages 12-17) Tuesdays, 4-6 PM or Saturdays, 1-3 PM

✨ Save on Registration! ✨Use code EARLYBIRD25 by 2/4 for a discount. Plus, check out our Seeds of Success financial assistance<https://www.parkerlearninggardens.org/assistance> program!

Follow Parker Learning Gardens<https://www.instagram.com/parkerlearninggardens/> on Instagram to stay up to date.

IMPORTANT REPEATS

[cid:image039.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<https://linktr.ee/hoots.hub>HOOTS – HELPING OUT OUR TEENS IN SCHOOLS

HOOTS<https://whitebirdclinic.org/hoots> program is a free, confidential and voluntary service. They talk about mental health concerns, hard life events and medical issues. They work in teams of two: a crisis counselor and a medic (EMT or RN).

Send students to HOOTS<https://whitebirdclinic.org/hoots> if they struggle with anxiety, depression, self-harm, or suicidal ideation; they are experiencing big life changes or challenges such as housing or food insecurity; or they just need another safe person to talk to.

Click here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k7-rFHofSfdEC-SIP_8393qTvROcHEaW/view> to learn how to make a good referral to HOOTs in English. You can also view the Spanish version, which is attached to this email. HOOTS<https://whitebirdclinic.org/hoots> services are available in English and Spanish!

Learn more about HOOTS here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6ppbYKNK1CI92BDS_Wppx_Xmo5knI6G/view>! Access the HOOTS Linktree here<https://linktr.ee/hoots.hub>! Click here to refer yourself or someone else<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QiaqkhtPC0S_PrDvGqn1l-0MMQ1-O9xJj3U_-kJPNvFUQkE0VVhWOElKS0ZENkJZRzVCQ0JVUFNPWS4u>.

[cid:image040.png at 01DB7711.67C20700]<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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