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211Lane
Online information about local social services and volunteer opportunities in Lane County, Oregon.

Baby Connection
A free weekly drop-in program for families with new babies to meet other families, weigh babies and consult with a lactation consultant to learn about feeding and other parenting issues. Wednesdays at Birth to Three, 11am - 12 noon. Call 541-485-5211 for more information.

Birth to Three
Provides parenting education and support to families with young children. Birth to Three also houses the Parent Helpline: 541-485-5211; Lane County Toll Free: 888-485-5211 (free, confidential resource you can call for support and information about parenting and resources for families with children ages 0-6).

Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon (BCO)
BCO is a statewide group that serves to build and link families and community partners to support, promote and protect breastfeeding in Oregon.

Doulas Supporting Teens
Non-profit organization that pairs doulas (labor support professionals) with pregnant and parenting teens in Lane County to provide support, education and referrals.

Child Development Rehabilitation Center (CDRC)
Family-centered program focused on improving the lives of children with disabilities or special health needs. Staff specializes in diagnosis, assessment and intervention.

Centro Latino Americano
Provides services for Latino families in Lane County, including parenting classes and case management services to families with children.

Early Childhood CARES
Provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants.

Family Resource Centers (Lane County)
Offer a variety of services and activities that support families and school readiness.

Head Start of Lane County
Provides comprehensive developmental services for America's low-income, pre-school children (ages three to five) and social services for their families. Specific services for children focus on education, socio-emotional development, physical and mental health, and nutrition.

Healthy Start of Oregon
Free program that provides information and support for first-time parents.

Lane County Behavioral Health Services

Lane County Public Health

Oregon Department of Human Services

Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon
Planned Parenthood provides access to a full range of effective and confidential reproductive health care services, a variety of community education programs, and resources for youth, parents and caregivers.

Relief Nurseries
Provide comprehensive family services in quality environments to children under age six in families who are experiencing numerous stresses linked to abuse and neglect.

Young Parents Program
Catholic Community Services: 541-345-3628

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Attachment

Attachment Parenting International
Providing parents with support and practical, accessible information on healthy parenting to help them make confident, healthy decisions that work for their families.

Brain Development

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
New discoveries about adolescent brain development provide insights about teens and risky behaviors as well as new ideas and tips on what parents can say and do when talking with their teens about the risks of drugs and alcohol.

The Amazing Human Brain and Human Development
A free online course to learn more about the brain and its development.

Baby Brain Map
From Zero to Three.

Changing Brains: University of Oregon
A science program for non-scientists, featuring evidenced-based information and recommendations related to brain development. The DVD is available to view online and may also be ordered or downloaded.

Drugs, Brains & Behavior: The Science of Addiction
This 30-page, full-color booklet discusses in layman's terms the reasons people take drugs, why some people become addicted while others do not, and how drugs work in the brain.

Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences
An interdisciplinary center at the University of Washington, dedicated to the study of the developing brain and mind.

OregonBrains.org
Oregon Health Science University's brain awareness pages offer information and news on brain health, free subscription to brain e-tips, video clips, and other resources.

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Website provides health information from A to Z on human development topics, funding information, research, and more. The NICHD conducts and supports research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations.

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, The
The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (NSCDC) is a multi-disciplinary collaboration comprising leading scholars in neuroscience, early childhood development, pediatrics, and economics. The ultimate mission of the Council is to close the gap between what we know and what we do to promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound physical and mental health for all young children.

Neuroscience for Kids
A comprehensive look at the world of neuroscience in easy to understand language for children, parents and educators. The wide array of topics include “Brain Basics,” ”The Effects of Drugs,” and Neurological and Mental Disorders.”

Breastfeeding

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine | bfmed.org

Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon (BCO)
BCO is a statewide group that serves to build and link families and community partners to support, promote and protect breastfeeding in Oregon.

La Leche League

American Academy of Pediatrics

National Women’s Health Information Center

Oregon Breastfeeding Promotion Program

United States Breastfeeding Committee

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Childcare

Lane Family Connections

Child Care Aware

Child Development

ASQ Oregon Online
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire is a tool to help parents check their child's development.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Act Early Campaign
Act Early Campaign: To educate parents about childhood development, including early warning signs of developmental delays.

Zero to Three
Includes information on a variety of topics including early childhood mental health, school readiness, developmental screening, and early language and literacy.

Dads

Fatherhood Initiative

March of Dimes: Just for Dad

National Center for Fathering

Data & Research

Center for Health Statistics, Oregon Department of Human Services
Contains the latest statewide and county level data from vital records, including birth and death statistics.

March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center
Provides access to US and state maternal and infant health data.

The Northwest Area Foundation
National, state, and county data in areas such as income, employment, housing, family/kids, education, health and crime/safety.

Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR)
The Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) is a population-based approach that is used worldwide and nationally to monitor and investigate fetal-infant mortality.

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Depression and Stress During Pregnancy & After Childbirth

Fourth Trimester Perinatal and Perinatal-Loss Support

Postpartum Dads

Postpartum Support International

WellMama, Inc.

Infant & Child Safety

American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program
Age-related safety sheets from birth to 10 years.

Children's Safety Network

Consumer Products Safety Commission
cpsc.gov

Pregnancy

March of Dimes
marchofdimes.com

National Women's Health Information Center
4women.gov

Zero to Three
zerotothree.org

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Pregnancy & Infant Loss Information

Toll-free information & support: National SHARE Office:
1-800-821-6819 (Monday-Thursday, 7am – 2pm)

BabyLoss Eugene
Support organization for parents and others after the loss of a pregnancy, infant or toddler.

The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. The site includes links to other grief resources, brochures, and information for children. Newsletter and low-cost brochures (available to copy online) are also available.

Fourth Trimester Perinatal and Perinatal-Loss Support
Offers counseling, support groups and resources for those experiencing a loss or depression during or following pregnancy. 541-231-4343

MISS: Mothers in Sympathy and Support
MISS is a nonprofit organization committed to providing immediate and ongoing support after the death of a baby due to stillbirth, neonatal death, SIDS, or any child’s death. Includes a newsletter, chat rooms and support for fathers.

National SHARE Office SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
SHARE is a resource center for parents who have experienced the loss of an infant through miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. SHARE also provides information, education, and resources on the needs and rights of grieving parents and siblings, free newsletter, and two online chat rooms (a bereaved parent’s room monitored on Monday nights, and a pregnancy after a loss room monitored on Tuesday nights).