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

Tue Nov 18 16:31:50 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:image015.png at 01DC58A8.CAA2D010]POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES GROUP

WHEN: Meeting weekly, starting TODAY November 18th, 12 – 2pm
WHERE: Center for Family Development, 1258 High St, Eugene

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:image016.png at 01DC58A8.CAA2D010]NURTURING FATHERS PROGRAM

WHEN: Tuesdays, November 18 – February 3, 5pm – 7pm
WHERE: via ZOOM

The Nurturing Fathers Program is a10-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to Fathers/Father Figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. Click here to register.<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurturing-fathers-tickets-1918628813429?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=54826595&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVttKivdCHnIPHmS0dmjwe3lqAQvzRpIojvhWs0c079taZ-j2JZ6Ea4JiMltR6jpRfPQUSrC5Nf5eozreYuj6TN5RXnMVy1uez2AJSOkBhZ9-V05_cS_grvg4lBABddzxZtBrErPmwS76MdJymKbzV65vwczaAUMsLoqH853v67CvQip7pFzp5hMXSqm42WIbKF4GPIJt6Y9sBfw2pT2RjMwlm6tIOFWm05v1i5l2mKN1qo8FPRPrkh9gqc8MzPAJuu36cYMozqEjce7vIvU7DBijgqR2LxZQsRGSBQMeIIqNfCv8Hg>

[cid:image012.png at 01DC57D7.F9680040]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:image018.png at 01DC58A8.CAA2D010]<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:image021.png at 01DC58A8.CAA2D010]SHINE COUNSELING CHILD & FAMILY CENTER HAS OPENINGS

Shine Counseling’s Child & Family Center offers early childhood therapy and family support in a warm, play-centered setting. Our trauma-informed team partners with caregivers to build strong attachments and support emotional growth. Now accepting referrals for ages 0 – 6.

Please see attached brochure for Shine Counseling’s Child & Family Center

[cid:image007.png at 01DC57E4.44F2B8F0]<https://www.instagram.com/p/DRARrz6jwbu/>PRESCHOOL PROMISE HAS OPENINGS IN LANE COUNTY

Free, full-time preschool for kids ages 3 and 4!

These Preschool Promise locations still have openings in beautiful corners of Lane County:

🏡 Ellie’s Preschool and Daycare – Creswell
🌸 JumpStart – Springfield
🌈 Neverland Nursery School and Prekindergarten – Springfield
💫 Pearl Buck Center – Eugene
🌻 Dorena Preschool – Dorena
🍃 London Preschool – Cottage Grove

✨ Learn more and apply today:
https://families.lanepreschoolpromise.org/welcome

Give your child a great start and share this with families who might be interested! 💛
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Escuelas Preescolares gratuitas, de tiempo completo y de alta calidad para niños de 3 y 4 años.

¡Estas escuelas aún tienen cupo disponible para tu hij@! Aplica hoy y asegura un gran comienzo para su educación:

🏡 Ellie’s Preschool and Daycare – Creswell
🌸 JumpStart – Springfield
🌈 Neverland Nursery School and Prekindergarten – Springfield
💫 Pearl Buck Center – Eugene
🌻 Dorena Preschool – Dorena
🍃 London Preschool – Cottage Grove
✨ ¡No lo dejes pasar, aplica hoy mismo!

https://families.lanepreschoolpromise.org/welcome

¡Comparte esta información con familias que puedan estar interesadas! 💛

IMPORTANT REPEATS

[cid:image022.png at 01DC58A8.CAA2D010]<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:image023.png at 01DC58A8.CAA2D010]<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>

Xana McCrea (she/her)
Policy Analyst 1/Community Partnership Coordinator (PA1/CPC)
District 5 Self-Sufficiency Program (D5 SSP)
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Text or call: 541.321.3339
xana.mccrea at odhs.oregon.gov<mailto:xana.mccrea at odhs.oregon.gov>
2101 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR

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