Families & Parents
Parenting is hard work! As Southern Oregon’s Parenting Hub, the The Family Connection and The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) were founded to help. Please take advantage of our parenting classes, workshops, and events! Great parenting doesn’t happen in isolation… Let’s get connected!
Not sure where to start? You are in the right place! Please visit our Facebook page for events, too.
Winter ’22 Parenting Programs & Community Resources:
Programs this year are virtual (in real-time) on ZOOM. Please click on the title of the program to see more about it and find a printable flyer for your business, agency, classroom and parents.
Parents will receive a FAMILY FUN BOX mailed to their house filled with parent-child interactive items, games, their parent workbook, handouts, community resources, children’s books and so much more! Late Registers Okay!
⇨ Taller de Crianza impartido en Espanol
Temas: Por determinar
Fecha/Hora: Enero y Febrero de 2022
¡Pre-regístrese hoy!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/claseparapadres
⇨ Parenting Workshop taught in English
Themes: TBD
Date/Time: January and February 2022
Pre-register today!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCworkshop
⇨ Parenting Now©
7 two-hour sessions on ZOOM
(for parents of children ages 0-8)
Starts February 2022
Pre-register today!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparenting
⇨ Active Parenting, 4th Edition©
6 two-hour sessions on ZOOM
(for parents of children ages 0-10)
Starts January 2022
Pre-register today!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/38fk2w52
⇨ Active Parenting of Teens©
8 two-hour sessions on ZOOM
(for parents of teens ages 11-18)
Starts January 2022
Pre-register today!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparentingyourteen
⇨ Nurturing Hope: Caring for Children with Special Needs©
12 two-hour sessions on ZOOM
(for parents of children experiencing disability ages 0-10)
Starts January 2022
Pre-register today!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/PWHparenting
⇨ Parenting the Positive Discipline Way©
6 two-hour sessions on ZOOM
(for parents of children ages 0-10)
Starts February 2022
Pre-register today!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/mjm2r3st
Community Resources – Jackson & Josephine Counties
2021-22 Community Resources by categories and agency
Connect Oregon Unite Us Self-Referral
Additional Resources (Self-Paced Programs):
Online Evidence–Based Parenting Programs we recommend that will result in a Certificate of Completion
♦ High Conflict Parenting Solutions
♦ Children In Between: A Co-Parenting Program
♦ Co-Parenting – Florida State University
♦ A Blue Print to Parenting Children 0-7
♦ Parenting Wisely – Young Child
♦ Parenting Wisely – Teens
♦ Parenting The First Three Years Use password: Gift
Previous Family Connection Workshops (1.5 hours each)
Pre-register for Workshops: tinyurl.com/TFCworkshop
➼ “Staying Connected” Click to watch: https://tinyurl.com/y55qmknj
➼ “Stress Busters & Parenting Strategies” Click to watch: https://tinyurl.com/yyky9ybd
➼ “Behavior is Communication” Click to watch: https://tinyurl.com/y3xhhdz4
➼ En Español: “La Comunicacion: Estableciendo y Manteniendo Limites” Haga clic para ver: https://tinyurl.com/35c2cky3
Classes Available to You
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taller en línea para Familias Especiales
taller en línea para Familias Especiales
Unete tiene un nuevo programa, Familias Especiales, que apoya a las familias y a los cuidadores (de habla hispana) de niños y adultos jóvenes con necesidades de salud, comportamiento y desarrollo. Ofrecemos apoyo familiar, capacitación y talleres en español y todos nuestros servicios son gratuitos. Nuestros especialistas en apoyo familiar tienen más de 40 años de experiencia trabajando con familias ... Read More
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Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
Strengthening Families Program
Strengthening Families Program
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES A free class designed specifically for parents and caregivers with their 10 - 14 year old child/adolescent When: Every Tuesday from October 23 to December 1. Join via Zoom: 6:30-8:30 pm (parents/caregivers from 6:30-7:30 pm and child/adolescent from 7:30-8:30 pm) You will need the following: *An electronic device that can run Zoom *An email address you can check ... Read More
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Creative Movement on ZOOM
Creative Movement on ZOOM
Join us on your lunch break for some fun and self-care! If you're home with kiddos have them join in, too, for their PE for the day. This is for EVERYONE, but especially busy parents that need me-time. From the instructor: "Hi! My name is Kelly Peters and I love teaching yoga, Zumba, dancing and being outside. Together with The ... Read More
ABLE Support Group Online
ABLE Support Group Online
Parent Support Group A Trauma Informed Parent Educator and Life Skills Coach will offer insight on topics such as Are you struggling with how to balance parenting with self-care? a co-parent attempting to regain custody of your children? How has COVID impacted your parenting? and many more. Topics chosen based on the needs and requests of the individuals in attendance. ... Read More
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Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Free Education & Support Group Virtual meeting hosted by the Old Mill Center, every Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Contact Debbie Williams @ 541-791-6439 for virtual login information.
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
Breastfeeding Workshop
Breastfeeding Workshop
Breastfeeding Class Our online breastfeeding class will help expectant mothers prepare for their breastfeeding journey. Empowering yourself with good information and a bit of preparation makes all the difference towards breastfeeding with confidence! Research shows that mothers who participate in breastfeeding education breastfeed longer and with more satisfaction. This 2-hour online class covers basic breastfeeding concepts, what to expect in ... Read More
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Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Join the Reach Out Oregon team for weekly family-led discussions for caregivers. Meetings are from 4-4:30 pm PST each Friday on zoom! Register to receive the zoom link. Click to Register Brought to you by Oregon Family Support Network.
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Strengthening Families Program©
Strengthening Families Program©
Strengthening Families Program© for families with tweens and teens Free Parenting Classes 10 Sessions In Person! October 2nd - December 11 Saturdays 10am - 12pm (PST) Held at River Valley DT - Room 0-101 405 NE 6th Street, Grants Pass Offered by At the Well Rogue Valley in partnership with Josephine County Prevention and is free to any parent, grandparent, ... Read More
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Grandparents Support Group
Grandparents Support Group
Oregon Kinship Navigator's Grandparent Support Group 1st Tuesdays 10-11am 3rd Tuesdays 7-8pm Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/swz-uorx-jkj Join by phone (US) +1 314-666-1828 PIN: 291 586 204# Joining a Grandparent Support Group can be a way of forming new friendships and having access to information and the wisdom of other grandparents who are also raising grandchildren. The support of others ... Read More
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
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Young Family Empowerment Workshop
Young Family Empowerment Workshop
Are you 24 years old or younger AND parenting? Young Family Empowerment Workshop This workshop is for you if… • Your anger meter goes from 0-60 without any warning and… • You’re not sure what to do with your big emotions. • You realize the importance of connecting with your child but feel lost about how to create a meaningful ... Read More
Creative Movement on ZOOM
Creative Movement on ZOOM
Join us on your lunch break for some fun and self-care! If you're home with kiddos have them join in, too, for their PE for the day. This is for EVERYONE, but especially busy parents that need me-time. From the instructor: "Hi! My name is Kelly Peters and I love teaching yoga, Zumba, dancing and being outside. Together with The ... Read More
ABLE Support Group Online
ABLE Support Group Online
Parent Support Group A Trauma Informed Parent Educator and Life Skills Coach will offer insight on topics such as Are you struggling with how to balance parenting with self-care? a co-parent attempting to regain custody of your children? How has COVID impacted your parenting? and many more. Topics chosen based on the needs and requests of the individuals in attendance. ... Read More
2 events,
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Free Education & Support Group Virtual meeting hosted by the Old Mill Center, every Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Contact Debbie Williams @ 541-791-6439 for virtual login information.
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
1 event,
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Join the Reach Out Oregon team for weekly family-led discussions for caregivers. Meetings are from 4-4:30 pm PST each Friday on zoom! Register to receive the zoom link. Click to Register Brought to you by Oregon Family Support Network.
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Boot Camp For New Dads® Workshop Online
Boot Camp For New Dads® Workshop Online
Every 2nd Saturday of the month! 9am-12pm. More info and RSVP: http://gpbootcampfornewdads.com/ Boot Camp for New Dads® (aka Daddy Boot Camp®) is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their partners and personally navigate their transformation into dads. The way the registration ... Read More
Childbirth Workshop
Childbirth Workshop
Asante Childbirth Education Our online childbirth education class will help expectant mothers prepare for their birth experience. Birth isn’t just the physical delivery of a baby; it is the birth of a new family. Being physically and emotionally prepared for labor and birth can ensure the best possible beginning for your new family. Our distance education curriculum includes books and a ... Read More
Strengthening Families Program©
Strengthening Families Program©
Strengthening Families Program© for families with tweens and teens Free Parenting Classes 10 Sessions In Person! October 2nd - December 11 Saturdays 10am - 12pm (PST) Held at River Valley DT - Room 0-101 405 NE 6th Street, Grants Pass Offered by At the Well Rogue Valley in partnership with Josephine County Prevention and is free to any parent, grandparent, ... Read More
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1 event,
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
2 events,
Creative Movement on ZOOM
Creative Movement on ZOOM
Join us on your lunch break for some fun and self-care! If you're home with kiddos have them join in, too, for their PE for the day. This is for EVERYONE, but especially busy parents that need me-time. From the instructor: "Hi! My name is Kelly Peters and I love teaching yoga, Zumba, dancing and being outside. Together with The ... Read More
ABLE Support Group Online
ABLE Support Group Online
Parent Support Group A Trauma Informed Parent Educator and Life Skills Coach will offer insight on topics such as Are you struggling with how to balance parenting with self-care? a co-parent attempting to regain custody of your children? How has COVID impacted your parenting? and many more. Topics chosen based on the needs and requests of the individuals in attendance. ... Read More
2 events,
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Free Education & Support Group Virtual meeting hosted by the Old Mill Center, every Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Contact Debbie Williams @ 541-791-6439 for virtual login information.
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
1 event,
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Join the Reach Out Oregon team for weekly family-led discussions for caregivers. Meetings are from 4-4:30 pm PST each Friday on zoom! Register to receive the zoom link. Click to Register Brought to you by Oregon Family Support Network.
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2 events,
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
Grandparents Support Group
Grandparents Support Group
Oregon Kinship Navigator's Grandparent Support Group 1st Tuesdays 10-11am 3rd Tuesdays 7-8pm Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/swz-uorx-jkj Join by phone (US) +1 314-666-1828 PIN: 291 586 204# Joining a Grandparent Support Group can be a way of forming new friendships and having access to information and the wisdom of other grandparents who are also raising grandchildren. The support of others ... Read More
1 event,
ABLE Support Group Online
ABLE Support Group Online
Parent Support Group A Trauma Informed Parent Educator and Life Skills Coach will offer insight on topics such as Are you struggling with how to balance parenting with self-care? a co-parent attempting to regain custody of your children? How has COVID impacted your parenting? and many more. Topics chosen based on the needs and requests of the individuals in attendance. ... Read More
2 events,
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Free Education & Support Group Virtual meeting hosted by the Old Mill Center, every Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Contact Debbie Williams @ 541-791-6439 for virtual login information.
Circle of Security Online
Circle of Security Online
As parents and caregivers, there are times that we feel lost and uncertain. Imagine what it would feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child needs from you. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. • Learn to understand your child’s emotional ... Read More
1 event,
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Join the Reach Out Oregon team for weekly family-led discussions for caregivers. Meetings are from 4-4:30 pm PST each Friday on zoom! Register to receive the zoom link. Click to Register Brought to you by Oregon Family Support Network.
1 event,
Online Autism Parent Group
Online Autism Parent Group
ON-LINE Autism Parent Group - Cozy up with a morning beverage and computer on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10am for a free online group for parents of autistic children in Oregon, facilitated by Barbara Avila, MS, of Synergy Autism Center. Open to: Parents of autistic children of any age (birth - adulthood). Location: If you have access ... Read More
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New Parents Support Group
New Parents Support Group
New Parents Support Group facilitated by Providence Medical Center's Prenatal and Birth Coordinator, Tracy Hanson CLEC, ICCE, CD, CEIM tinyurl.com/NewParentsGroup ZOOM meeting: 92556182021 This group meets every 2nd & 4th Monday from 11am-12pm and also has a Facebook group with virtual interactions and other meet-ups. *Usually this in-person group serves Moms & Dads, at this time for the ZOOM support ... Read More
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ABLE Support Group Online
ABLE Support Group Online
Parent Support Group A Trauma Informed Parent Educator and Life Skills Coach will offer insight on topics such as Are you struggling with how to balance parenting with self-care? a co-parent attempting to regain custody of your children? How has COVID impacted your parenting? and many more. Topics chosen based on the needs and requests of the individuals in attendance. ... Read More
1 event,
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Grandparents as Parents Free Education & Support Group Virtual meeting hosted by the Old Mill Center, every Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Contact Debbie Williams @ 541-791-6439 for virtual login information.
1 event,
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Reach Out Oregon Support Group
Join the Reach Out Oregon team for weekly family-led discussions for caregivers. Meetings are from 4-4:30 pm PST each Friday on zoom! Register to receive the zoom link. Click to Register Brought to you by Oregon Family Support Network.
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Resources
- Monthly OPEC and The Family Connection newsletters: click here
- TFC Virtual Classroom with additional resources: click here
- TFC Parenting Handouts ’21-22: click here
- “Healthier Kids, Together” Handouts PDF by Providence: click here
- A Families’ Guide to Starting Kindergarten by SOELS & CCRN: click here
- Sesame Street in Communities: click here
- Top 35 Parenting Podcasts: click here
- Just in Time Parenting: click here
- Ages and stages newsletter and information about children’s development & needs.
- PBS Parents: click here
- Find videos and articles on: Children and Media, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and Expert Parenting Tips and Advice.
- Download Daily Vroom: click here
- This is a free app that will send you a personalized daily reminder to positively interact with your child. Every activity is free and can be worked into your daily routine. Please try it for a few weeks and let us know how you like it!
- Jackson and Josephine counties community resources PDF: click here
- 211info Local Resources Form: click here
- Please use this form to find local childcare, local free preschools, housing assistance, food banks, and other resources for your family.
- If this form is confusing, you may quick dial 2-1-1 on any phone and be greeted by a caring, empathetic professional to help you find the local resources your family needs.