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The Arc of Lane County

What This Organization Does

The Arc of Lane County supports parents and caregivers raising a child with a disability. They offer family support, connection to other families, and skill-building programs to help caregivers feel supported and better navigate daily challenges. Programs also include inclusive preschool and youth learning opportunities that support development and participation.

Families Connected / Familias y Conexión (No Eligiblity Requirement)

Families Connected is a parent-led program for families raising a child from birth to age 18 with a developmental disability. Parents and caregivers receive one-on-one support from trained peer navigators who have lived experience raising a child with a disability. Families can receive guidance, connect with resources, learn new skills, and build confidence while navigating services and supporting their child. The program also offers family events, educational opportunities, and advocacy to help families feel connected and supported.

Community Connectors (Must be DDS Services Eligible)

Community Connectors provides personalized one-on-one support for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities. Participants are matched with trained Direct Support Professionals who help build daily living skills, increase independence, and encourage participation at home and in the community. Staff work closely with families to find the right support based on each person’s goals, strengths, and needs.
Contact Tommy Archuleta, Community Connectors Associate Director, or Shoshanah Adams, Community Connectors Associate Director, or call 541-343-5256 ext. 107—we’re here to help you find the right connection.

The CARES Center (No Eligiblity Requirement)

The CARES Center provides food, clothing, toiletries and home goods to people who experience a disability, families who have a child with a disability, and other people in need within the greater community.
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery: Available for those with transportation/disability barriers

Parent Coaching

Parents and caregivers raising a child with a developmental disability receive one-on-one support, guidance, and encouragement from other parents with shared experience. Parent coaching helps families navigate services, build confidence, connect with resources, and manage the everyday challenges of raising a child with a disability.

Home Visiting

The Arc of Lane County provides one-on-one support through Community Connectors, who work with children, youth, and adults in the home and community. These services focus on skill building, independence, and inclusion in everyday life.

Creswell Family Resource Center

What This Organization Does

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

What This Organization Does

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends a free book to children each month from birth to age 5. Families can choose books in English or Spanish. The program helps build a love of reading and supports early learning at home. Books are mailed directly to each child after they sign up.

Family Relief Nursery

What This Organization Does

Family Relief Nursery supports families with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years through home visits, parenting education, parenting support, and early childhood services that help build strong relationships and support healthy development. Staff work with parents and caregivers to reduce stress, build confidence, and connect families to community resources when needed. The organization also provides transportation for children, emergency respite care, and basic needs support including diapers, clothing, and food for families. Services are free and may be available in English and Spanish.

Home Visiting

Family Relief Nursery supports families through home visiting services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Staff meet with parents and caregivers at home to provide guidance, support healthy child development, and help strengthen family relationships during early childhood.

Parent Coaching

Family Relief Nursery offers parenting education and parenting support to help parents and caregivers build confidence, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships with their young children. Staff work alongside families to support positive routines and healthy development.

Fern Ridge Family Resource Center

What This Organization Does

The Fern Ridge Family Resource Center supports families with parenting education groups, activities for kids, support accessing helpful resources. They offer free diapers and pull-ups in partnership with the Lane County Diaper Bank, free clothes ranging from birth to teens, free baby items, lactation support and supplies, parenting book lending library, and connections to local resources and services. Their goal is to help families feel welcomed, supported, and confident.

Parenting Coaching

The Fern Ridge Family Resource Center offers parenting education groups, activities for children, and a parenting book lending library. These services help parents and caregivers build skills, learn together, and feel more confident in supporting their children’s growth and development.

Additional Resources

The Fern Ridge Family Resource Center provides basic needs support including free diapers and pull-ups through the Lane County Diaper Bank, clothing for babies through teens, and free baby items. Staff also help families connect with local resources and services that meet their needs.

Pregnancy & Birth Support

The Fern Ridge Family Resource Center offers lactation support and supplies to help parents and caregivers with infant feeding and early bonding during the postpartum period.

Mapleton Family Resource Center

What This Organization Does

The Mapleton Family Resource Center supports families by providing essential items such as food, clothing, shoes, diapers, household supplies, and personal care products. They also offer parenting education, afterschool programs, and access to health services through telehealth pods. Community programs, including a community kitchen and farmers market, help families access resources, build connections, and support their well-being.

Parent Coaching

The Mapleton Family Resource Center offers parenting education and afterschool programs that help families build skills, strengthen relationships, and support children’s development.

McKenzie/Blue River Family Resource Center

What This Organization Does

The McKenzie‑Blue River Family Resource Center supports parents and caregivers of young children in the McKenzie and Blue River area with parenting education, early learning groups, and family activities. These services help families feel supported and connected. The center also connects families to community resources and, when available, provides basic supplies like food, clothing, and diapers. Staff create a welcoming place where caregivers can learn and find support.

Parent Coaching

The McKenzie-Blue River Family Resource Center supports parents and caregivers with parenting education, early learning groups, and family activities. These services help families build skills, strengthen relationships, and feel more connected and supported.

Pleasant Hill Family Resource Center

What This Organization Does

The Pleasant Hill Family Resource Center supports parents and caregivers with parenting education, early learning support, and opportunities to connect with other families. The center connects families to local resources and, when available, provides basic supplies like diapers, clothing, and food. Staff also help families understand the school system and find community services, helping them feel informed and confident.