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.

Free Parenting Programs, Workshops & Community Resources:

Programs this year are virtual (in real-time) on ZOOM and in-person as described. 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!

Si necesita clases crianza para padres en español, regístrese aquí: tinyurl.com/claseparapadres

Register for our Summer 2023 Workshops:

 Parenting Workshops
1st Thursday of the Month
6:30pm – 8pm PST on ZOOM
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCworkshop

Zoom.us Meeting ID: 881 4007 8844
Passcode: TFC23

June 1 – Brain Development
July 6 – Positive Discipline
Aug 3 – School Readiness
Sept 7 – Stress & Coping

Boot Camp for New Dads Workshop Online & IN PERSON
For father figures expecting newborns
2nd Saturdays every month from 9am-12pm on ZOOM
Zoom.us Meeting ID: 816 9625 5545
Passcode: BCFND
In-person @ Grants Pass Women’s Health Center or Medford’s La Clinica Wellness Center (in person meetings are placed by facilitator).
Please RSVP: gpbootcampfornewdads.com

Healthy Routines & Picky Eating
May 31, 2023 5:30-7:00pm
In-person @ Doulas & Company
Family Community Center
305 N Bartlett St, Medford

*Dinner and attendance gifts! Children’s Area for children to independently play.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/22vrz3zc

En Espanol – Rutinas Saludables y Alimentación Exigente
30 de mayo de 2023, 5:30pm-7:00pm
En persona @ Doulas & Company
Centro Comunitario Familiar
305 N Bartlett St, Medford

*Cena y regalos gratuitos por la asistencia. Los niños mayores pueden jugar en una zona de juegos.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/3wrtadcd

Register for our Summer 2023 programs:

*in-person* Strengthening Families Program

For parents of children ages 11-18
April 19 – June 21, 2023
Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
Creekside Community Church Fellowship Hall
623 Pine Street, Rogue River

*Incentive Items, Childcare, and Refreshments Provided.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/legacyparentingclasses

*in-person* Active Parenting First Five Years

For parents of children ages birth to 5
April 21 – June 23, 2023
Fridays 9:30am – 11:30am
Creekside Community Church Fellowship Hall

623 Pine Street, Rogue River

*Incentive Items, Childcare, and Refreshments Provided.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/legacyparentingclasses

*in-person* Active Parenting: First 5 Years© (4 sessions) 

For parents of children ages birth to 5
May 16 – June 6, 2023
Tuesdays 12:30pm to 2pm *Lunch is served
ParkviewHeadStartFamily Room
939 8th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526

*No childcare available. Attendance gifts for attendees!

RSVP: tinyurl.com/3w5dty4n

Infant Massage with Focus on Routines & Nutrition (English)

Mondays 5:30pm-7:30pm
June 5 – June 26, 2023
IN-PERSON @ Doulas & CompanyFamily Community Center305 N Bartlett St, Medford, OR
*Dinner & Attendance gifts! Children’s Area for independent play.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/85aabjyp

Masaje Infantil con Enfoque en Rutinas y Nutrición (4 sesiones en Espanol)
Martes 5:30pm-7:30pm
Junio 6 – Junio 27, 2023
IN-PERSONA @ Doulas & Company
Family Community Center305 N Bartlett St, Medford, OR
*Cena y regalos gratuitos por la asistencia. Los niños mayores pueden jugar en una zona de juegos.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/yf85b7r5

For parents of children ages 11-18
July 5 – Aug 23, 2023
Every Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm PT on ZOOM

RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparentingyourteen

Active Parenting 4th Edition© (8 sessions)
For parents of children ages 0-10
July 10 – Aug 28, 2023
Every Monday 6:30pm – 8:00pm PST on ZOOM

RSVP: tinyurl.com/yy63ta4a

Active Parenting First Five Years (Spanish)

July/Julio 10 – July/Julio 31, 2023
Mondays/Lunes 5:30pm-7:30pm
In-persona @ Doulas & Company
Family Community Center
305 N Bartlett St, Medford, OR

RSVP: tinyurl.com/claseparapadres

For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Aug 10 – Sept 28, 2023
Every Thursday 6pm-8pm PT on ZOOM

RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparenting

For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Aug 13 – Oct 1, 2023
Every Sunday 10am-12pm PT on ZOOM

⇨ Si necesita clases crianza para padres en español, regístrese aquí: tinyurl.com/claseparapadres

Community Resources – Jackson & Josephine Counties

2022-23 Community Resources by categories and agency

Southern Oregon Social Emotional Wellness Network

Connect Oregon Unite Us Self-Referral

211info.org

Help Me Grow Oregon (for families of younger children)

Additional Resources (Self-Paced Programs):

Online EvidenceBased Parenting Programs we recommend that will result in a Certificate of Completion. Some have a fee, some do not.

 High Conflict Parenting Solutions
North American Learning Institute
Active Parenting 4th Edition (school-age) Online Parenting Group
 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

 “Support Systems for Children with Mental Health Needs – Jackson/Josephine Counties” 

Click to watch: https://tinyurl.com/yc27suyp

PDF Handout: Children’s Mental Health Supports PDF Handout

 “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

Family & Parent News

Classes Available to You


We implement a variety of parenting programs specific to the early years that focus on adult mental health (cognitive behavioral therapy), child brain and cognitive development, positive discipline, the importance of routines and nutrition and much more! Look for: Infant Massage, Strong Start: Conscious Discipline, Active Parenting: First 5 Years, Mothers & Babies Program, and Boot Camp for New Dads.

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Young Parents Night

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Active Parenting of Teens© (8 sessions) – ONLINE

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Grandparents Support Group

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Virtual Baby Connection

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Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

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Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

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Charlas y Conexiones Comunitarias – Medford

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Parent Coffee Support Group – Medford

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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

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Providence New Parents Group

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Conscious Discipline© (8 sessions) – ONLINE

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24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

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Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

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Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

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Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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2 events,

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Young Parents Night

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Active Parenting of Teens© (8 sessions) – ONLINE

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

7 events,

Featured - Event Series

Virtual Baby Connection

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Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

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Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

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NAMI Family Coping Skills – Medford

6 events,

Featured - Event Series

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Event Series

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Event Series

Conscious Discipline© (8 sessions) – ONLINE

Featured - Event Series

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

3 events,

Featured - Event Series

Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

Featured - Event Series

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

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Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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Boot Camp For New Dads® Workshop Online

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Young Parents Night

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Growing Abilities Support Group (English/Spanish) – Grants Pass

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Active Parenting First Five Years – Grants Pass

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Grandparents Support Group

6 events,

Featured - Event Series

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Event Series

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

Featured - Event Series

Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

Featured - Event Series

Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

6 events,

Featured - Event Series

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Event Series

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Event Series

Conscious Discipline© (8 sessions) – ONLINE

Featured - Event Series

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

4 events,

Featured - Event Series

Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

Featured - Event Series

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Event Series

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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Foster Parent Support Group – Medford

1 event,

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Parent + Autistic Teen Online Social Group

0 events,

1 event,

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Young Parents Night

2 events,

Featured - Event Series

Active Parenting First Five Years – Grants Pass

Featured - Event Series

Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

5 events,

Featured - Event Series

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Event Series

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

Featured - Event Series

Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

Featured - Event Series

Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

Featured - Event Series

NAMI Family Coping Skills – Medford

7 events,

Featured - Event Series

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Event Series

Providence New Parents Group

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Access Healthy Mobile Pantry – White City

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24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

3 events,

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Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

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Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Event Series

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

1 event,

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Online Autism Parent Group

0 events,

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Young Parents Night

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Active Parenting First Five Years – Grants Pass

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Rutinas Saludables y Alimentación Exigente Taller – Medford

6 events,

Featured - Event Series

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Event Series

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

Featured - Event Series

Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

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Healthy Routines & Picky Eating Workshop – Medford

6 events,

Featured - Event Series

Parent Coffee Support Group – Medford

Featured - Event Series

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Event Series

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Event Series

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

3 events,

Featured - Event Series

Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

Featured - Event Series

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Event Series

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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