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.

Spring ’23 Parenting Programs & 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

 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

April 6 – Communication
May 4 – Blended Families
June 1 – Brain Development

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 Spring 2023 programs:
For parents of children ages 11-18
April 3 – May 8, 2023
Every Monday 6:30-8:00pm PT on ZOOM
For parents of children ages birth to 5+
April 6 – May 25, 2023
Every Thursday 6pm-8pm PT on ZOOM

For parents of children ages 0-10
April 6 – May 25, 2023

Every Thursday 6:30pm – 8:00pm PT on ZOOM

Mothers, Babies, & Toddlers Program (6 sessions)
For parents of infants & toddlers
April 5 – May 10, 2023
Every Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:00pm PT on ZOOM

RSVP: tinyurl.com/mothersandbabies

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.

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

⇨ 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

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

 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

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.

Calendar of Events

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Featured - Recurring Event

Young Parents Night

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Developing Our Children’s Skills K-5 Online (6 sessions)

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Active Parenting of Teens© Online

3 events,

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Conscious Discipline© Online

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Helping Our Children Develop Skills 0-5 Online (6 sessions)

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Active Parenting First 5 Years© (4 sessions) – Grants Pass

7 events,

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Virtual Baby Connection

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Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

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Pregnancy and Family Resource Fair – Medford

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Strengthening Families – Recovery Cafe, Medford

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Charlas y Conexiones Comunitarias – Medford

4 events,

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Parent Coffee Support Group – Medford

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Providence New Parents Group

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24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

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TFC Virtual Workshop

1 event,

Featured - Recurring Event

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Young Parents Night

Featured - Recurring Event

Developing Our Children’s Skills K-5 Online (6 sessions)

4 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Grandparents Support Group

Featured - Recurring Event

Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

Featured - Recurring Event

Helping Our Children Develop Skills 0-5 Online (6 sessions)

Featured - Recurring Event

Active Parenting First 5 Years© (4 sessions) – Grants Pass

7 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Recurring Event

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

Healthy Routines & Picky Eating Workshop – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

Strengthening Families – Recovery Cafe, Medford

3 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Recurring Event

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Recurring Event

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Recurring Event

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

1 event,

Featured - Recurring Event

Boot Camp For New Dads® Workshop Online

0 events,

2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Young Parents Night

Featured - Recurring Event

Developing Our Children’s Skills K-5 Online (6 sessions)

2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

Featured - Recurring Event

Active Parenting First 5 Years© (4 sessions) – Grants Pass

7 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Active Parenting First Five Years Facilitator Training – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Recurring Event

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

Rutinas Saludables y Alimentación Exigente Taller de Crianza – Medford

4 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Active Parenting First Five Years Facilitator Training – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Recurring Event

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Recurring Event

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

3 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Recurring Event

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

Featured - Recurring Event

Foster Parent Support Group – Medford

1 event,

Featured - Recurring Event

Parent + Autistic Teen Online Social Group

0 events,

2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Young Parents Night

Featured - Recurring Event

Developing Our Children’s Skills K-5 Online (6 sessions)

4 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

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

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Support Systems for Children with Mental Health Needs – Virtual Parenting Workshop

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Grandparents Support Group

3 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Recurring Event

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

NAMI Family Coping Skills – Medford

4 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Recurring Event

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Recurring Event

Access Healthy Mobile Pantry – White City

Featured - Recurring Event

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Recurring Event

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

1 event,

Featured - Recurring Event

Online Autism Parent Group

0 events,

1 event,

Featured - Recurring Event

Young Parents Night

1 event,

Featured - Recurring Event

Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

3 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Virtual Baby Connection

Featured - Recurring Event

Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

Featured - Recurring Event

NAMI Family Coping Skills – Medford

3 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups – Jackson/Josephine counties

Featured - Recurring Event

Providence New Parents Group

Featured - Recurring Event

24/7 Fatherhood Program – Grants Pass

2 events,

Featured - Recurring Event

Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

Featured - Recurring Event

Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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