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 digital flyer for your business, agency, classroom and parents. Our service area is Jackson and Josephine counties in Oregon.

Attending 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

👀 📅 See it first, our FULL 2023-24 Program Year Printable PDF

Register late for our Fall 2023 programs:

Strengthening Families Program© (10 sessions) IN-PERSON
For parents of children ages 11-18
Oct 17- Dec 20, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Creekside Community Church Fellowship Hall
623 Pine Street, Rogue River
*Dinner, attendance gifts, and childcare available.
RSVP: : tinyurl.com/LegacyParentingClasses

Active Parenting First Five Years© (10 sessions) IN-PERSON
For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Oct 2o – Dec 22, 2023
Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am (1 hour of parenting education and 1 hour of play & learn)
Creekside Community Church Fellowship Hall
623 Pine Street, Rogue River
*Refreshments, attendance gifts, and childcare available.
RSVP: : tinyurl.com/LegacyParentingClasses

Pre-register for our Winter 2024 programs:

💻 Active Parenting 4th Edition© – 8 sessions
For parents of children ages birth – 10
Jan 15 – March 4, 2024Mondays 6:00pm-7:30pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/yy63ta4a

Conscious Discipline© in-person – 8 sessions
For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Jan 15 – Mar 4, 2024
Mondays 5:30pm – 7:30pm
@ Illinois Valley Family Coalition
535 E River St, Cave Junction
*Dinner, attendance gifts, and childcare available.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/cdparenting

💻 Active Parenting of Teens© – 8 sessions
For parents of tweens & teens
Jan 16 – Mar 5, 2024
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparentingyourteen

For mothers of infants and toddlers
Jan 17 – Feb 21, 2024
Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm on Zoom
 
For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Jan 17 – Feb 7, 2024
Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm
Growing Together Family Community Center
310 SW H Street, Grants Pass
*Dinner, attendance gifts, and childcare available.
 
For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Jan 17 – Feb 7, 2024
Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm
Doulas & Co Family Community Center
305 N Bartlett St, Medford
*Dinner, attendance gifts, and childcare available.

💻 Conscious Discipline© – 8 sessions
For parents of children ages birth to 5+
Jan 18 – Mar 7, 2024
Thursdays 6pm-8pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparenting

💻 Active Parenting 4th Edition© for Relative, Foster, Adoptive, and Blended Families – 8 sessions
For caretakers of various ages of children with unique family dynamics
Jan 31 – March 20, 2024
Wednesdays 6pm-8pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/568v4aaj

Paternidad Activa Primeros Cinco Años en Español (6 sesiones en-persona) \ Active Parenting First Five Years (Spanish)
Feb 12 – Marzo 18, 2024
Lunes 5:30pm-7:30pm
En-persona @ Doulas & Company
Centro Comunitario Familiar
305 N Bartlett St, Medford
*Cena, obsequios de asistencia y cuidado de niños disponibles.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/claseparapadres

Register for our 2023-24 Workshops:

💻 Monthly Parenting Workshop
6:30pm – 8pm PST on ZOOM
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCworkshop
Dec 7 – Self Care & Boundaries
February 8 – Family Love Languages
March 14 – Blended Families
Zoom.us Meeting ID: 881 4007 8844
Passcode: TFC23

💻 & IN PERSON Boot Camp for New Dads Workshop
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

💻 “Attachment Theory: Building Blocks of Adult-Child Relationships” (Child/Adult Mental Health)
This workshop is appropriate for parents (of children ages 0-18) and professionals working with families. “Attachment Theory” is a framework that explains how the early bonds we formed with our caregivers influence our patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions in later relationships.
– Jan 17, 2024   6pm-7:30pm on Zoom
– April 17, 2024   6pm-7:30pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/y5295kwm

💻 “Help for the Helpers: Workshops for Parents and Educators Under Stress” (Adult Mental Health)
Everyone is dealing with the fallout of several years of constant toxic stress. How do you not just survive, but thrive, in this kind of environment? This workshop will give you the knowledge, tools, and self-awareness to help you keep stress levels manageable so you can stay balanced and keep helping others without burning out yourself. This workshop is appropriate for parents (of children ages 0-18) and professionals working with families.
– May 15, 2024   6pm-8pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/3dazyhtk

💻 “Perspectives of Children’s Behavior” Monthly Workshop (Child/Adult Mental Health)
3rd Monday of the Month – 6pm-8pm on Zoom
5 themes to broaden your perspective on Behaviors:
Sept 18- Core principles for a general audience.
Oct 16- Behavioral issues in the family, including blended/co-parented families.
Nov 20- Neurodiverse populations – Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, etc.
Dec 18- Childhood trauma, foster parenting, adoption – behavioral issues in kids who have been through a lot.
Jan 15- Behavioral issues in the classroom.
Feb 19- series starts over again!
RSVP: tinyurl.com/3kv276vb

💻 “How to Get Help: Support Systems for Children with Mental Health Needs” (Child Mental Health)
Has your child’s teacher expressed a behavioral or emotional concern regarding your child, but you don’t know what to do or who can help? Are you worried that your child might have significant underlying mental health or developmental issues, like Autism, ADHD, trauma, or a cognitive or memory problem, and are struggling to figure out how to get support or even get an accurate diagnosis? Please attend this free workshop to get insight on navigating local support systems for children of different ages.
– April 10, 2024    6pm-8pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/mvrmd8h5

⇨ 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
NAMI Basics OnDemand – Mental Health Focus
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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Free Play & Learn Groups – Jackson & Josephine

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Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

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Virtual Baby Connection

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Free Lactation Consultations – Medford

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Conscious Discipline© 8 sessions – MID-DAY on Zoom

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

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Parenting The Positive Discipline Way© 6 sessions – ZOOM

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Providence New Parents Group

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No Cost Farmers Market – Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Eagle Point

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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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Free Play & Learn Groups – Jackson & Josephine

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Grandparents Support Group

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Conscious Discipline© 8 sessions – MID-DAY on Zoom

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NAMI Family Support Group – Ashland, Medford

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Parent Coffee Support Group – Medford

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Conscious Discipline© 8 sessions – Zoom

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TFC Virtual Workshop

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Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

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Boot Camp For New Dads® Workshop – Medford, Grants Pass, Online

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Free Play & Learn Groups – Jackson & Josephine

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Strengthening Families Program – Rogue River

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

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Conexión Familiar REACH OUT OREGON Discusión Familiar – en línea

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No Cost Farmers Market – Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Eagle Point

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TBRI® Caregiver Training – Medford

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Active Parenting First Five Years – Rogue River

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Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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Foster Parent Support Group – Medford

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Postpartum Support Group – Medford

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Monthly “Perspectives of Children’s Behavior” Workshop – Zoom

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Free Play & Learn Groups – Jackson & Josephine

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Free Parent Child Playgroups – Grants Pass

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Leer, Jugar, y Charlar en Español – Grants Pass

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Adverse Childhood Experiences & Resilience Workshop – Zoom

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

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No Cost Farmers Market – Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Eagle Point

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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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Postpartum Support Group – Medford

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Young Parents Night – Medford

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Free Play & Learn Groups – Jackson & Josephine

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Free Parent Child Playgroups – Grants Pass

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Leer, Jugar, y Charlar en Español – Grants Pass

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Grants Pass

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Parenting 101 & Empowered Parenthood – Grants Pass

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Parent to Parent Support Group – Medford

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No Cost Farmers Market – Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Eagle Point

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Growing Together Free Groups & Classes – Grants Pass

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Reach Out Oregon Support Group

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