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

Tue Jan 21 16:21:46 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.

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Click here to go to IMPORTANT REPEATS.

TIME SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

JANUARY:

[cid:image004.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<https://arclane.org/event/kids-saturday-social-springfield-3/>KIDS SATURDAY SOCIAL – FREE RESPITE CARE

WHEN: Saturday, January 25th, 10am – 2pm
WHERE: The Arc Lane County, 4181 E St, Springfield

See flyers in Spanish and English by clicking here<https://arclane.org/event/kids-saturday-social-springfield-3/>.

Children must be 5 years and older to attend. The respite program is open to all families in Lane County who have a child with a developmental disability, mental health or behavioral concern AND their siblings!

Families do not need to be a part of The Arc to take advantage of this free program.

[cid:image005.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DEn1Ih1SiXB/?igsh=MXFuYTllbGo3dXdkMA%3D%3D>YOUTH-LED ADVOCACY TRAINING

WHEN: January 27th, 5:30pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom – Register by clicking here<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtde-sqzMoHtOm-8i1ljPOP9avnJJvmpFX#/registration>.

Calling all youth advocates! Join the School Meals for All coalition for a Youth Advocacy Training. Learn how to share your story to make a difference and help ensure that no student goes hungry at school.

This youth-led training will be a vital kick-off to Oregon’s legislative session. We are gearing up for a season of food justice advocacy at the Capitol and we hope you will be a part of the movement alongside us!

Everyone is welcome – educators, parents, youth, and all community voices.

[cid:image006.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<https://esign.c-f-d.org/enrollment-prescreening/>POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES GROUP

WHEN: 7-week group starting January 28th, 12 – 2pm
WHERE: Center for Family Development,

This group is for parents of 3 - 6 year olds and focuses on: Managing challenging behaviors, using positive discipline strategies, building positive relationships, implementing successful family routines, teaching self-regulation and emotion-regulation strategies to children, and more.

This group is free for all participants, thanks to a grant from Early Childhood Hub of Lane County.
To enroll or inquire, contact our Perinatal Group Coordinator at 541-735-1635 or visit c-f-d.org<https://www.c-f-d.org/> to enroll on our website by clicking “Enroll Now.”<https://esign.c-f-d.org/enrollment-prescreening/>

FEBRUARY:

[cid:image007.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DEqgg5ES1oA/?igsh=dmNxOGN3d200bGk2>NURTURELY PRESENTS: PERINATAL EQUITY ADVOCATES

WHEN: Monday, February 3rd, 1:00pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom

The Triangular Lens: Supporting Postpartum Mental Health, Feeding and Sleep<https://app.miniextensions.com/preview-record/PsAlYg7N0M6usggD3SA6/recxp8IwAHV5SFXHT> 🎙️ Featuring Moorea Malatt, MS, PMH-C, CLC, CLE, a 22-year expert and Director of the Sleep Counseling Institute.

What if you could help families thrive instead of just survive the postpartum period? 💡

This isn’t just another training—it’s the toolkit you need to tackle the real postpartum challenges: mental health, feeding, and sleep. Join Nurturely<https://nurturely.org/> for “The Triangular Lens” and transform how you support families in their most vulnerable moments.

[cid:image008.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]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:image011.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<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==>!

RESOURCES

[cid:image013.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<https://www.facebook.com/p/Native-Youth-Wellness-Program-100090840491500/>NATIVE YOUTH WELLNESS PROGRAM

Based out of Lane ESD, we seek to serve the 16 Lane County school district’s Native Students. We center care, community, and connection to culture.

In the past, the Native Youth Wellness Program has:

  *   Organized the annual First Foods Feast<https://youtu.be/eC92r6-9IvY?si=JqmUYOFEYS9Lzmr_> and Food Sovereignty Project
  *   provided assistance with back-to-school expenses
  *   donated Native-authored books to Lane ESD libraries
  *   worked to put together the Illumination Exhibit<https://www.facebook.com/events/1554586631913171/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D> at the Springfield History Museum<https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldMuseum>
  *   engages with students and student leaders
  *   partnered with Native American Student Unions<https://www.4j.lane.edu/7074_4>
  *   shared delicious and meaningful traditional meals of bison and Three Sisters stew
  *   and so, so much more.

Check out the NYWP on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090840491500> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/nativeyouthwellness/>.

IMPORTANT REPEATS

[cid:image029.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<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:image030.png at 01DB6C20.8B4ACCD0]<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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