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

Tue Nov 4 11:13:58 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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TIME SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NOVEMBER:

[cid:image005.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]<https://app.miniextensions.com/preview-record/lBcEBTEfDjgjs0GnmPfM/rec46jIdntmZakMxT>CULTURES OF BIRTH FREE SCREENING

WHEN: Sunday November 9th , Doors Open at 3pm
WHERE: The Art House, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Join us for a screening of Cultures of Birth, a film that provides a compelling look at the cultural, social, and systemic factors shaping the journeys of Mayan mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Register free here!<https://app.miniextensions.com/preview-record/lBcEBTEfDjgjs0GnmPfM/rec46jIdntmZakMxT>

[cid:image007.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]WRITING LETTERS TO SANTA – FAMILY FUN DAY

WHEN: Saturday, November 15th, 1:30 – 3:30pm
WHERE: The Arc Lane County, 4181 E St, Springfield

Come join the fun and help your child write a letter to Santa. With help from some crafty Families Connected elves and parents, children will then receive a reply from Santa in the mail.

Families Connected and Familias en Conexión will provide all of the supplies, including an art station. Festive snacks will also be provided. Families just need to bring their creativity and willingness to have a fun time!

Families must RSVP so we can ensure we purchase enough supplies. Please RSVP by Friday, October 10 by emailing Nancy<mailto:nancy.berge at arclane.org>.

[cid:image009.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES GROUP

WHEN: Meeting weekly, starting November 18th, 12 – 2pm
WHERE: Center for Family Development

The Center for Family Development is offering our popular Positive Solutions Parenting Group starting November 18th from 12:00-2 PM. The group will meet weekly at the Center for Family Development.

This group is for parents of 3-6 year olds and focuses on:

  *   Managing challenging behaviors
  *   Using positive discipline strategies
  *   Using practice approaches to parenting
  *   Building positive relationships
  *   Implementing successful family routines
  *   Teaching self-regulation and emotion-regulation strategies to children

This group is FREE for all participants thanks to a grant from the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County. 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>.   You may enroll on our website at c-f-d.org<http://c-f-d.org/> or via the attached flyer. Please feel free to share our attached flyer.

[cid:image011.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]NEURODIVERSITY FAMILY SUPPORT NIGHT – TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

WHEN: November 20th, 6 – 8pm
WHERE: The Arc Lane County, 4181 E St, Springfield

Parents are invited to learn about assistive technology, adaptive devices, and other everyday devices to help their students increase their independence at the Neurodiversity Family Support Night<https://wpp6bmdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bYmqjsXGkLPNA9F9szJfX3knT6DtNMrPpXovzypAVdAXAM7Ax_a4sRQf8D2cDnzDwx7xX9CD83PB0jJtv5aSxvfb5OBJmtkMLhu5OYb3lHCfC_d04b1uwdzIvRht6YhVFJvGVCxF6DlbZLfL442oZ8UB9kF6qDD_P_eSIjfAUk_rLv_osFTbokxVnVJTnTJYdxDppvJ-54ZczXEyNOjQSfoE9tcOM6M4&c=3W56CD_6Upo6IWvC_brGM4ngIpTGmtbd6kZxO18kkAdwuUYh6fnV7A==&ch=hQtE_q1A3Yv4owYCmmH-da6YvUKZh0wJ7MNrCjr5f4ngVjW3A76OBw==> on November 20.

Carrie Luse and Noelle Birky with The Assistive Technology Lab at Community Vision will facilitate a discussion about assistive technology and funding resources that may assist families. Bring your questions for this interactive discussion.

Dinner and childcare will be provided. Kindly RSVP by November 10 so we have a headcount for food and childcare staff. Register online<https://wpp6bmdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bYmqjsXGkLPNA9F9szJfX3knT6DtNMrPpXovzypAVdAXAM7Ax_a4sT54U5oCUddUlgGfnJ8Ss0NhXDAhobe7w5BNOXHDR5Sw8taCVuoe4RiE2qurfCcW5pg-Foy2Z-W0OZOeYS0qc8fqiqp4qipWjfkbFHcmMF4oFiI_PA6Bc2l6N_cW1C0yjDh_bMx72CQQm3Y63op2T40ZKk5KU4ZbxUmmhhxYsSdwQd3_GycH5P4=&c=3W56CD_6Upo6IWvC_brGM4ngIpTGmtbd6kZxO18kkAdwuUYh6fnV7A==&ch=hQtE_q1A3Yv4owYCmmH-da6YvUKZh0wJ7MNrCjr5f4ngVjW3A76OBw==>. For more information, email Nancy<mailto:nancy.berge at arclane.org> or call 541-513-1081. Spanish interpretation is available upon request. Email Liliana<mailto:liliana.arciga at arclane.org> or call 541-285-1888 to request interpretation by November 10.

DECEMBER:

[cid:image013.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]<http://www.back2youth.org/>WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP

WHEN: December 20 – 22nd
WHERE: Back2Youth<http://www.back2youth.org/>

Don’t miss out on all the seasonal fun ahead including; a play day at Hoodoo Ski Park, a snow shoe hike, Salalie Falls + Belnap Hot Springs to wrap up our 3-day ‘play in nature holiday’.

Plus as always, we’re sharing more empowerment tools, cultivating more curiosity + inviting youth to lean into mindfulness, inner trust, resilience + self love as a core lifestyle + as a leader for their peers.

Click here<https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6904a111f136454ffb592a8e&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.back2youth.org%2Fevents%2Fwinter-camp-2025%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D68fa8a2d3a1f0d1aaae88ff9%26ss_email_id%3D6904a111f136454ffb592a8e%26ss_campaign_name%3D%25F0%259F%258C%25AC%25EF%25B8%258F%2BBust%2Bthru%2B%25E2%2580%2598winter%2Bblues%25E2%2580%2599%2Bwith%2Bour%2BUpcoming%2BWinter%2BBreak%2BCamp%2B%25E2%2598%2595%2B%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2025-10-31T11%253A44%253A36Z&w=612ebbeb8d5d94551165f2ed&c=b_68fa8a2d3a1f0d1aaae88ff9&l=en-US&s=23yUZ3SPMkIoPM7DAsb6qhUbJNE%3D> for more information. Click here<https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6904a111f136454ffb592a8e&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.back2youth.org%2Fregistration-winter-camp-2025%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D68fa8a2d3a1f0d1aaae88ff9%26ss_email_id%3D6904a111f136454ffb592a8e%26ss_campaign_name%3D%25F0%259F%258C%25AC%25EF%25B8%258F%2BBust%2Bthru%2B%25E2%2580%2598winter%2Bblues%25E2%2580%2599%2Bwith%2Bour%2BUpcoming%2BWinter%2BBreak%2BCamp%2B%25E2%2598%2595%2B%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2025-10-31T11%253A44%253A36Z&w=612ebbeb8d5d94551165f2ed&c=b_68fa8a2d3a1f0d1aaae88ff9&l=en-US&s=HnTWgevxoAMyIl37EDczgDjL22k%3D> to register.

RESOURCES

[cid:image015.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]<https://www.eugenechamber.com/child-care-resources.html>CHILDCARE PROGRAM OPENINGS

Check out this incredible report<https://www.eugenechamber.com/child-care-resources.html> from the Chamber of Commerce detailing the childcare openings in our area. Updated monthly!

If you’re an employer with employees struggling to find open child care slots, the Child Care Availability Report is a tool at your fingertips to share widely with your workforce. It has our community’s most up-to-date information about child care openings for children of all ages, specific details about the days/times available, location, and program descriptions.

Onward and the Eugene Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Quality Care Connections, our local Child Care Resource and Referral agency at Lane Community College, to survey all licensed child care programs about their current openings and publish and share a monthly report.

IMPORTANT REPEATS

[cid:image017.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]KIDS IN TRANSITION TO SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING

KITS at Home (KAH) English only at this time
*Note* families in Springfield may be ineligible for KAH due to a special partnership coming in Fall 2026
KAH  is an online series for families with children in PreK-1st grade (ages 4-6).  Join other parents and learn ways to help your child follow directions, cooperate, and build social skills, like sharing and handling big feelings.
Enrolling now for fall:
Tuesdays (10/21-12/16) 5:30-7 PM
Link to register for KAH: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3yUaTybqlaqkXyhOfjFk4MpH8wGsk5LXDMp7HPIB18VaLVg/viewform

[cid:image031.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]ALL OCTOBER! EXPLORING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

WHEN: Every WEDNESDAY in October, 4 – 5:30pm
WHERE: Spark at Booth-Kelly, Connected Lane County, 303 S 5th St, Ste 150, Springfield

Come learn about social skills through activities and discussion. Created by young adults for young adults! Open to ages 14 – 25.

[cid:image034.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]<https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million>FREE INTERNET FOR STUDENTS K – 12

T-Mobile is offering free internet to families who qualify.  Get 200GB at no cost and an optional data pass for $10—all current and newly qualifying customers included. It takes 5 minutes to apply and you’ll have it for 5 years. Plus, there are no annual fees or re-certifications. Check eligibility<https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/project-10million-direct-to-parent-guardian-eligibility?icid=MGPO_TMO_U_20TENMM_6BRGAVTKUD4AUN8W23252> or see the list of qualifying programs below. Qualification examples: recipients of SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid).

Please take a look at https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million and share this information with your families.

[cid:image035.png at 01DC4D7C.18CC2DF0]<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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