Community Resources
We know families have diverse needs. Here's some things to help
211info has free information about more than 5,000 health, community, and social services that can help, and empowers Oregon and Southwest Washington communities by helping people identify, navigate and connect with the local resources they need.
Help Me Grow Oregon is a free and confidential resource line for families, health providers, and community service providers offering connection to local services, and information on developmental promotion and learning activities that support healthy growth for children, ages 0-5.
A child’s earliest experiences set the foundation for all future learning and that 90 percent of brain development happens before age 5. When young children develop language skills and learn to read, they are better equipped to engage in learning and become empowered to learn.
Healthy Families is a home visiting program that provides information, support and resources that focus on healthy attachment, child growth and development and positive parenting.
The WIC program helps low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care, including:
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nutritious food
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health screenings
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nutrition education
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breastfeeding support
Preschool Promise is a state-funded program that provides high quality, culturally relevant preschool opportunities to children ages 3 and 4. To qualify, families must live at, or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The primary goals are:
•Support young children to thrive and succeed in school and life.
•Allow families to choose the preschool which best meets their needs.
•Provide a common set of high standards to promote school readiness and active family engagement.
•Provide culturally and linguistically responsive services and opportunities for underrepresented families.
A child’s earliest experiences set the foundation for all future learning and that 90 percent of brain development happens before age 5. When young children develop language skills and learn to read, they are better equipped to engage in learning and become empowered to learn.
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All our children in the community deserve to get the care and support they need to be successful and healthy. There are many resources in our community for families to learn about their child’s health and wellness. The information in this book is meant to help you understand some of the places you can go to get help, who can help you, and about how to talk about your child’s disability.
Nurses and Community Health Workers partner with families to improve their health and assist with finding local resources to achieve their personal goals