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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Tuesday Tidbits for D5 Child Welfare staff, Oregon Eligibility Partnership staff, Self-Sufficiency staff, and Community Partners!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;background:gray;mso-highlight:gray">Tuesday Tidbits are short, specific info bites you can use and share to</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;background:gray;mso-highlight:gray">
<b>increase collective knowledge of Lane County's wide-ranging community resource landscape.</b></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Below are resources for <b><span style="background:gray;mso-highlight:gray">Youth, Parenting & Child Development – Youth services, classes, trainings, support & respite, community connection, and more.</span>
</b>Please click links and check out attachments for more information<b>.</b> <o:p>
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<span style="text-transform:uppercase">time-sensitive announcements and events</span>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Time"><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black">TIME SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS</span></u></b></a><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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 Paid <span style="background:white">to Get Prepared: Join the Resilience Ready Emergency Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Wednesdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Hilyard Community</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The Arc Lane County will host a 6-week <span style="color:#3E3E3E">
<a href="https://wpp6bmdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016obpL20LyAuhRVA28CIXeJLaT_3Bc7PuGGkOzxX2TM51RHYMFpxWxzho-KA_X6q5cE4JrNRjPLmMZsnh17Gdl4LDI1568WwxWCVX_jejb2oKxBfyBag5LvxSTx38SQgyXK2J4cx-FKbt2CEWLwcSsJBUwB-NM_nkc-EO02SlloiENjF0Y_VICCi-jR0Cpe5arJ0sc8jU9twL8G2aTFjKttvtA40gYZxEzA3qozW9xhMNBpgJ0eDJ1w==&c=p5lBR2if98OJlDrEbdwKwpjyHoyZSsQcu15k42z3JRGkrw6jR7Owyw==&ch=r8NfjF-Jzh7PaAdesRBmXwrKKLZWWykl9eJSTinb5QMHkfJ1MTNzvQ==" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#5C2B84">Resilience
 Ready Workshop series</span></b></a> </span>to help youth with disabilities (ages 15+) and their parents prepare for emergencies like floods, wildfires, earthquakes and extreme weather.
<b>Participants receive: </b>$100 per session/per family, dinner at each session, and access to Cognitopia’s software.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Space is limited to 10 youth and their parents. Don’t wait—register today!
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Email<span style="color:#3E3E3E"> <a href="mailto:laura.dahill@arclane.org" target="_blank">
<b><span style="color:#5C2B84">Laura</span></b></a> </span>or call 541-343-5256 ext. 113 to register.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: September 7<sup>th</sup>, 2pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Clear Lake Elementary School, in person and virtual option.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🚨</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> Save the Date!
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🚨</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> The NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch is hosting an
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNiq0CgxKYG/?igsh=N29ncTdoYnYzcTJw&img_index=1">
ACT-SO Info Session</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🎨✨</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics)
 is more than a competition – it’s a movement! High school students can develop their talents, earn scholarships & awards, gain exposure to national opportunities, and connect with incredible mentors.<br>
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</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🍎</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> Snacks & beverages provided!<br>
Parents, educators, mentors, and students are all encouraged to attend.<br>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKcRhp3vpEw2jNZvZa23BBcIEmPdFKlGfEZWALGw8IygG0HQ/viewform">
RSVP now by clicking here!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 MARTIAL ARTS – TRY FOR FREE!</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Tuesday, September 9<sup>th</sup>, 6pm – 6:45pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Amazon Community Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Families train together in a safe and supportive environment. Classes will include basic self-defense, games and lots of fun!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Register each family member including at least one adult
<a href="http://www.getrec.org/register">HERE</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 FOR LANE COUNTY YOUTH FARM FEST<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Saturday, September 13<sup>th</sup>, 10am – 2pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Food For Lane County Youth Farm, 705 Flamingo Ave, Springfield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Youth Farm Fest is almost here! Join us for a fun day hosted by our amazing Youth Farmers. Bring the whole family -- everyone is welcome!<br>
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🥕</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> Fresh produce
<br>
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🍎</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> Apple cider pressing<br>
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">💐</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> Pick-your-own flower bouquets<br>
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">🚜</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> Farm tours
<br>
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">✨</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"> ...And so much more!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 FATHERS PROGRAM<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">13-week course starting September 17<sup>th</sup>, 5pm – 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHERE:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Virtual! <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/stv2hwp/lp/be6bbcdd-6daa-4c31-b377-83a586491f79?source_id=6dd0f46e-2b13-47cb-bd4b-853629da23f3&source_type=em&c=q25IkWdpA_wHqVMt-YYEMjVW1I_MNqI-3KFC6mwm_cDhbZW5AC8iwg==">
CLICK HERE</a> to register!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Learn nurturing, teamwork with your partner, managing anger, resolving conflicts, nurturing ourselves, reflection, teaching nurturing concepts, improving communication and more!
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 ADVOCACY NIGHT</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: September 17<sup>th</sup>, 6:30 – 8pm<br>
<b>WHERE</b>: The Arc Lane County, 4181 E St, Springfield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Join The Arc Lane County and Families Connected for an evening of IEP insights! This informative and interactive session will equip you with the tools to better understand and
 prepare your child’s IEP, so you can advocate with confidence and ensure they get the support they deserve.
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 FILM FESTIVAL<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: September 19<sup>th</sup>, 6:30 – 9pm
<br>
<b>WHERE</b>: The Arc Park, 4181 E St, Springfield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">This is a free community event and an opportunity to see films created by and starring people with disabilities.
<br>
<br>
For more information, to RSVP, or to become a sponsor, visit: <a href="https://fullaccess.org/sprout-film-festival/">
https://fullaccess.org/sprout-film-festival/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 YOUTH PRESENTS: SOULFUL STORIES<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: September 20<sup>th</sup>, 12:30 – 2:30pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">: Springfield Public Library, 225 5<sup>th</sup> St, Springfield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;background:white">Read aloud
<i>Kicks in the Sky</i> by C.G. Esperanza, do a hands-on craft, snacks for attendees, resource guide for parents and much more! All participants will receive a copy of the book!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 JAM AND QUICK PICKLES WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">: September 26, 10am – 1pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">: Oakridge Methodist Church, 48137 E 1<sup>st</sup> St, Oakridge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Just over a month remaining to register for this popular FREE Youth 8 – 18 Freezer Jam and Quick Pickles Food Preservation Youth Event!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/lane/events/oakridge-4-h-food-preservation-youth-quick-pickles-freezer-jam-workshop">Click here to register!</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Resources"><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black;background:white">RESOURCES</span></u></b></a><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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 SUMMER EBT BENEFITS EXPIRATION DATES</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">U</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">nused Summer EBT (SEBT) benefits expire <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">122 days after issuance</span></strong>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Families who received SEBT benefits automatically <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">May 22, 2025,</span></strong> were sent reminders by email, paper notice and/or text message <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Aug.
 25, 2025</span></strong>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">These messages explained that benefits will begin expiring on <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Sept. 20, 2025,</span></strong> if left unused, and encouraged families to request card replacements
 if their EBT card is lost.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Healthy eating throughout the summer helps students grow strong and do well in school. That’s why we’re happy to share that the Oregon Summer EBT program is back for summer 2025! This program
 gives families money to help buy groceries when school is out. Each eligible student can get $120 for food over the summer. Benefits began issuing on May 22.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased"><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A child may automatically qualify if:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased"><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">•    The family gets SNAP, TANF, or Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) and meets income rules.<br>
•    The child attended a school with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP), and qualifies for free or reduced-price meals. <br>
•    The child is in foster care, part of a migrant education program, experiencing houselessness, in a qualified Head Start, or part of the Food Program on Indian Reservations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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•    The family meets the income requirements for free or reduced-price meals at school, and<br>
•    The child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">What else should you know?</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;word-break:break-word;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased"><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">•    Families with children automatically eligible for Summer EBT will receive the benefits on May 22 on an Oregon
 EBT card. <br>
•    Children that got Summer EBT in 2024 through an approved application don’t need to apply again. They receive the benefits on May 22, 2025.<br>
•    Families with children who are not automatically eligible for benefits can apply by Sept. 3, 2025. You can apply online or with a paper application. Go to sebt.oregon.gov for details. <br>
•    Families will get the benefits on an Oregon EBT card, which can be used at most grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept EBT.<br>
•    Everyone should protect their Oregon EBT card and benefits from electronic theft by following a few simple tips. Stolen Summer EBT benefits can’t be replaced.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<b>Please note: School-aged children who are automatically eligible for SEBT due to being part of an approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—with more than $0 monthly allotment—Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), OHP Medicaid (plans
 with less than 185 percent Federal Poverty Level) or Child Welfare Foster Care case after April 14, 2025, will have benefits issued Sept. 15, 2025.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">•    Visit </span>
</span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/sebt.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">English website</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
 or </span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/es/alimentos/pages/ebt-de-verano.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Spanish website</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
 or email </span></span><a href="mailto:summerebtinfo@odhs.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">summerebtinfo@odhs.oregon.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#323130">.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:Repeats"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><br>
•    Phone the Oregon Summer EBT Call Center at 1-833-673-7328, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time.<span style="color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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