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

Tue May 27 15:46:08 PDT 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:image029.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]Click below to skip to a part of this email!

Click here to go to RESOURCES.
Click here to go to time-sensitive announcements and events.
Click here to go to IMPORTANT REPEATS.

TIME SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

MAY:

[cid:image030.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]SATURDAY KIDS SOCIAL - FREE!

WHEN: May 31st, 10am - 2pm
WHERE: The Arc Lane County, 4181 E St, Springfield AND Rose Cottage, 76499 Rose St, Oakridge

Spots are limited to 15 children at each event and no late registrations will be accepted!

Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided!

JUNE & BEYOND:

[cid:image031.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://clc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42fuC1HLumDdoeW>FREE! BONANZA AT BOOTH-KELLY

WHEN: Saturday, June 7th, 11am - 3pm
WHERE: Spark at Booth-Kelly, 303 S 5th St, #150, Springfield

Connected Lane County<https://connectedlane.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21182913331&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqujO6eKgjQMVQRqtBh0Xegf-EAAYASAAEgLx3fD_BwE> is kicking off the summer with the third annual Bonanza at Booth-Kelly,<https://clc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42fuC1HLumDdoeW> and we want YOU to join us! Bonanza is a fun way to learn about summer resources, connect to local organizations, and have a great time with friends and family.

[cid:image032.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]FREE PARENTING CLASSES START

WHEN: June 10th, 12 - 2pm
WHERE: Center for Family Development,

This 7-week group is for parents with children ages 3-6 years. The group focuses on managing challenging behaviors using positive discipline strategies and proactive approaches to parenting.

Sessions cover information about understanding challenging behaviors, developing consistent and logical consequences, building positive relationships, implementing successful family routines, and teaching self-regulation and emotion regulation strategies to children.

For more information or to enroll in the group, please contact our Perinatal Group Coordinator at (541) 735-1635 or perinatalcoordination at c-f-d.org<mailto:perinatalcoordination at c-f-d.org>. Or enroll on our website at c-f-d.org. See attached flyer!

[cid:image033.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]FAMILY SUPPORT & CONNECTIONS SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY

WHEN: June 21st, 12 - 3pm
WHERE: Catholic Community Services, 1025 G St, Springfield

FREE fun for the whole family!

Bounce house, face painting, self-defense training, free kid's haircuts, raffle and more!

See attached flyer for more info!

[cid:image034.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://www.honeynonprofit.org/>H.O.N.E.Y. INC MULTI-CULTURE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

WHEN: June 23 - August 22, 9am - 4pm
WHERE: Register for location!

H.O.N.E.Y. Inc.<https://www.honeynonprofit.org/> is offering a summer multicultural enrichment academy for elementary (1st-5th), middle and high school aged leaders (youth and teens) and is primarily for those who identify as multiracial or ethnically diverse yet all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Multi-culture Enrichment Academy will be a fun, exciting yet rigorous summer opportunity to connect with others, be in a space with others who look like you to  improve academic, life and leadership skills, engage in cultural enrichment activities.

There will be  parent/guardian info meeting Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:30-7:00PM on Zoom. Please email questions to honeynonprofit at gmail.com<mailto:honeynonprofit at gmail.com>

Click here to register and to learn more!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0hRHs07n2it5JujY-1e5qca8e8ZMKwH5el8XD2a-mcF_RTg/viewform>

[cid:image035.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://cybersecurity.cs.uoregon.edu/camp/>GENCYBER CYBERSECURITY SUMMER CAMP

WHEN: July 21 - 25
WHERE: University of Oregon

Free career exploration program for students currently in grades 8 - 11.

Apply/request a seat at this link<https://cybersecurity.cs.uoregon.edu/camp/>! See attached flyer for more info!

[cid:image036.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo1CuMixFdfJwYzOVWjJpzonOK0zU1jK3tpF14ANJNtWWzyg/viewform>PUERTAS ABIERTAS PASOS AL FUTURO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

WHEN: June 28th - July 19th

Summer College Preparation & Leadership Academy provides a bicultural empowerment and life skills experience for students, focusing on identifying positive, proactive values and habits that will maximize students' opportunities for success. Students will learn within a cultural framework based on Chicano/Mexicano, Hispanic, Latine/x, and Caribbean experiences.

Fun outings in the community, information for university scholarships, visits to different universities, financial education and more!

FREE for Latinx students 15 - 18yo! For more information and to register, click this link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo1CuMixFdfJwYzOVWjJpzonOK0zU1jK3tpF14ANJNtWWzyg/viewform?usp=header>! See attached flyers in Spanish and English.

[cid:image037.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]KINDTREE - FRIENDS & FAMILY CAMP

WHEN: August 21 - 24
WHERE: Camp Baker, near Dunes city, just south of Florence

The Friends & Family Camp<https://www.kindtree.org/camp> is designed around the needs of those living with autism. Parents and caregivers can bring their loved ones with autism or other intellectual disabilities and relax with them over the weekend, knowing that they are in a safe and nurturing environment. Guests who are independent can attend on their own. Those who are under 18 and those who need daily help must attend with family or caregivers.

Scheduled activities include arts and crafts, karaoke, piñata, campfires, late night movies, concerts, talent show, outdoor games, swimming and canoeing on Siltcoos Lake, and more.

Click here for scholarship options!<https://www.kindtree.org/about-3>

RESOURCES

[cid:image039.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]QUEER EUGENE YOUTH SUMMER RESOURCES

See attached PDF for an incredible overview of resources for queer youth across Eugene/Springfield.

Including: summer transit, activities and groups, events, camps, organization connections, AC/Food/Rest, crisis & MH info, gender affirming items resources, fun digital things and more about Queer Eugene!

IMPORTANT REPEATS

[cid:image040.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://www.foodforlanecounty.org/get-help/programs-for-children/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1049296220&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh6GrqeSgjQMV4R-tBh1mMy21EAAYASAAEgI4NfD_BwE>FFLC SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

WHEN: June 23rd - August 22nd, M - F, 11:30am - 12:30pm
WHERE: Meal sites across Lane County! See attached flyers for more information.

FREE Lunch for kinds 18 and younger! Meal sites across Lane County<https://www.foodforlanecounty.org/get-help/programs-for-children/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1049296220&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh6GrqeSgjQMV4R-tBh1mMy21EAAYASAAEgI4NfD_BwE> including Eugene, Springfield, Thurston, Junction City, Creswell and Veneta!

The Summer Food Program is a federally funded program through the USDA that provides free, nutritious meals to youth aged 2 to 18 years old during the summer months. This critical program picks up where school breakfast and lunch programs leave off to help children get nutritious food to eat over the summer. FOOD for Lane County serves free lunches at over 30 sites in parks, community centers, schools, etc.

We invite all children to eat lunch for free during the summer months. Each summer, FFLC serves thousands of lunches and breakfasts to children through the Summer Food Program.

For any site updates please check our social media pages.

[cid:image042.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://blacksinoregon.com/>BLACKS AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER PROGRAMS

BLACKS SUCCESS program<https://blacksinoregon.com/> (Setting Up Challenges to Cultivate Equitable Starts for Students) has after school and summer programming!

After school: NOW - June 12, Mon - Thurs, 4:30 - 6pm
Summer: June 16 - July 31, Mon - Thurs, 9am - 12pm

Learn mathematics, skill building in language arts, SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and Resiliency through Black History.

See attached flyer for more information!

[cid:image043.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]FREE PLANET FITNESS SUMMER PASS FOR STUDENTS

Free Summer Passes for High School Students!

Teens ages 14-19 can pre-register for High School Summer Pass(tm) today!

Click here to learn more: https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass

[cid:image044.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<https://connectedlane.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhOvw_NOCjAMVHDStBh022i58EAAYASAAEgJjJvD_BwE>DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS FOR YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS

Connected Lane County<https://connectedlane.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhOvw_NOCjAMVHDStBh022i58EAAYASAAEgJjJvD_BwE> is pleased to announce the availability of Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention (DCT-P) funds to support young people at risk of experiencing homelessness. Through the State of Oregon's Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program, we have received $100,000 in funding, which will allow us to assist at least 33 youth in Lane County with one-time cash payments aimed at stabilizing housing crises.

We are now accepting referrals<https://go.connectedlane.org/dctp> from youth-serving organizations. Referral partners must complete an intake form on behalf of young people aged 16-24 who are at risk of becoming unhoused. Please note that submission of the form does not guarantee funding, as each application will be reviewed for eligibility. After review, the referral partner and the client will receive an email with further guidance.

Have someone to refer? Complete the referral form here: go.connectedlane.org/dctp<http://go.connectedlane.org/dctp>. For questions, contact Meg Watson at meg at connectedlane.org<mailto:meg at connectedlane.org>.

[cid:image045.png at 01DBCF1E.5A8B78E0]<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==>!

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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>

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Xana McCrea (she/her)
Community Partnership Coordinator
541.321.3339
xana.mccrea at odhs.oregon.gov
Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP)
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)

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