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RESOURCES BY AGE

Resources, Events, Programs and more in Lane County for Age 5

Age 5 is a period of big change as kids become more independent, get better at handling their feelings, and prepare to start school. Here are some free and low-cost programs, events and resources to support families during this important time.

Connect with Other Families

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Meet Other Parents

Parent and Community Cafes

Connect and share experiences with other parents and caregivers on the parenting journey.

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Meet Other Parents

Families Connected Parent Coffee Meet Up

Parents raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to meet and connect with other parents.

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Find Free or Low-Cost Services & Supplies

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Riverview Center for Growth

Offers counseling, behavioral health services, parent education, and family support programs.

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The Arc of Lane County

Support for families raising a child with a disability, offering connection, skills, and guidance.

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FREE preschool and child care options are available through Head Start and Preschool Promise for eligible families.

Local Events for Families

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EUGENE METRO

Fall Family Festival 2026

Sun. Oct. 4th, 2026
1:00pm

Emerald Park

  • 0-6+
  • Free
EUGENE METRO

Nature Walk at Mt. Pisgah

Sat. Dec. 12th, 2026
10:00am

Mt. Pisgah

  • 0-6+
  • In English
  • Free

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CLASSES & GROUPS

Parenting through Change (PTC) group

Oregon Community Programs

  • Eugene, OR
  • July 14 - Sept. 15, 2026
    5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • In Person

Hands-on group builds hope, confidence, and parenting skills to manage child behavior and strengthen families.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program

Parenting Now

  • Virtual
  • Self-paced courses

Positive Parenting Program that builds skills and confidence to handle challenges and strengthen family relationsh…

CLASSES & GROUPS

Make Parenting A Pleasure

Parenting Now

  • Virtual
  • TBA
    TBA

12‑week group for parents of children 0–8 to manage stress, build positive discipline skills, and connect.

CLASSES & GROUPS

El Grupo De Crecer

Parenting Now

  • Eugene, OR
  • Waitlist
    TBA

Group for Spanish speaking parents and caregivers to learn, share support, and enjoy activities with their childre…

More Ways to Learn & Grow with Your Kids

Get ready for kindergarten!

Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is free and helps kids and families get ready to start kindergarten! Kids ages 4-6 meet in person with virtual and in person options for parents.

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Help your child fall in love with reading.

When you read to your child and have books at home, you are setting your child up for future success at school!

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Get free books, monthly!

Get a free book each month until your child turns 5 with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Parenting Blog

Instilling a Love of Nature

AGES 5

Instilling a Love of Nature

We know our children will inherit environmental challenges, but raising them with cynicism and a dark mindset will not help them (or us) work toward meaningful solutions. For them to

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