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RESOURCES BY AGE

Resources, Events, Programs and more in Lane County for 6+ Years

As children grow past age six, they become more confident learners — expanding friendships, exploring their interests, and building the skills they’ll carry into the rest of elementary school. Here are some free and low-cost child care options, programs, and events to support families during this important stage.

Young children playing together at an outdoor activity table

Connect with Other Families

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Meet Other Parents

Parent and Community Cafes by Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing

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 by The Arc of Lane County

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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ORGANIZATION

Early Childhood Cares

Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education services.

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ORGANIZATION

Options Counseling and Family Services

Supports children and families with parenting education, counseling, and behavioral health services.

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Attend Local Family-Friendly Events

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SPRINGFIELD METRO

Urban Jazz Dance Company: Deaf Louder with ASL Interpretation

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30 am

Springfield Public Library

  • 6+ years
EUGENE METRO

Summer Art Camp! (M-F 10 am – 3 pm)

Mon, Aug 3, 10:00 am

Pudding Art Studio

  • 6+ years
SPRINGFIELD METRO

Indigenous Cultural Celebration: World Champion Hoop Dancers Featuring Lane, Tyrese & Kailayne Jensen

Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 am

Springfield Public Library

  • 6+ years
EUGENE METRO

Summer Art Camp! (M-F 10 am – 3 pm)

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00 am

Pudding Art Studio

  • 6+ years

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CLASSES & GROUPS

Collaborative Problem Solving®

Riverview Center for Growth

  • Springfield, OR
  • TBA
    TBA

Helps parents and caregivers build stronger relationships and skills for home and school success.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Collaborative Problem Solving®

Riverview Center for Growth

  • Virtual
  • TBA
    TBA

Helps parents and caregivers build stronger relationships and skills for home and school success.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Parenting through Change (PTC) group

Oregon Community Programs

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

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

CLASSES & GROUPS

KEEP Standard

Oregon Community Programs

  • Virtual
  • TBA
    TBA

Proven program helping foster and kinship parents build skills, support kids, and keep placements stable.

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!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that sends books (including bilingual books) each month directly to your home until your child’s 5th birthday, for free!

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Supporting Resilience Every Day

AGES 6+ YEARS

Supporting Resilience Every Day

Our routines, relationships with other people, and perspectives on life all influence our wellbeing. When we share these parts of our lives with kids, we help them build resilience.  Resilience

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Free and Proud — Do You Know the Story?

AGES 6+ YEARS

Free and Proud — Do You Know the Story?

It’s June, and that means the end of the school year, summer camps, and pool days with your little ones are in full swing. In previous blogs, I talked about

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