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Community Resources
Clackamas Parenting Together
Clackamas Parenting Together is a coalition of organizations in Clackamas County dedicated to strengthening and supporting families. We aim to increase positive family and community wellness by building a sustainable parent education collaborative that provides high quality, accessible parent education opportunities to our diverse region. Network organizations provide education programs and support services to enhance parents’ ability to raise healthy children in caring homes.
Preschool Promise (PP)
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.
Early Literacy Resource from Children's Institute
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
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.
WIC - Women, Infants, & Children
WIC - Women, Infants, & Children
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:
- nutritious food
- health screenings
- nutrition education
- breastfeeding support
Finding Childcare from 211
WIC - Women, Infants, & Children
211info empowers Oregon and Southwest Washington communities by helping people identify, navigate and connect with the local resources they need.
Dial 211
Text keyword children to 898211
Email children@211info.org
to connect with a 211 representative
Clackamas Relief Nursery
Clackamas Relief Nursery
Relief Nursery prevents the cycle of child abuse and neglect through early intervention that focuses on building successful and resilient children, strengthening parents, and preserving families.
Early Intervention/ Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ ECSE)
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program works with families, school districts, and community partners in our county to prepare children to enter kindergarten ready to learn. Children ages birth to 5 years whose disability or delay impacts their learning or development are eligible to receive individualized services to meet their needs.
Types of services provided include home visiting, consultation in early learning settings such as community preschools, specialized preschool classes, parenting education, and related services.
The program is free for eligible families.
Anyone can refer a child for a screening or evaluation.
Help Me Grow
Do you have questions about how your child is growing, learning, or playing?
Help Me Grow is a free information and referral line that connects families with children ages 0-5 to child development information and parenting resources in the community.
contact 833-868-4769
see the Informational Flyer
https://www.helpmegroworegon.org/
Housing Resources
Fair housing is the law in the United States, all families deserve equal opportunity in the purchasing or renting of a home, and in applying for federal financial assistance programs. Persons may not be discriminated against or excluded on the basis of color, race, sex, ability, familial status, or national origin. Clackamas County has adopted a Fair Housing Resolution to ensure all residents of Clackamas County are afforded equal housing protections.
In an Emergency?
Those experiencing domestic violence or assault and in need of safe housing should reach out to Clackamas Women’s services for secure support @ (503) 654-2288.