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RESOURCES

Are you looking for a Non-Profit resource? The following organizations offer services to families in Central Oregon.

If you'd like to be listed in our Resource Guide, you must fall under one of the following categories:

  1. Non-profit Organization or Family Resource
  2. Public School
  3. Free Service for families in the Central Oregon area

If you would like to list your organization in our directory, please call or check out our rates online! Don't have a website? We can help... contact us for options.

Organization name or keywords:


At Home Care Group  541-312-0051
In-Home Help, Errands, Meals, etc.

Baby Signs Program  541-322-7029
Sign language for hearing babies, Adults/infants 0-24 months, Parent workshops, Sign, Say & Play classes
Janna Ekstrom: 541-322-7029
Andrea Stra: 541-388-0421

Bend Attachment Parenting  541-385-1787
For families with newborns
Contact: Aria Baker

Boys and Girls Aid Society  541-749-4327
A History of Caring
Boys & Girls Aid has been serving Oregon’s children and families since 1885. In Central Oregon, we offer comprehensive infant adoption services, including counseling and support for birth parents and adoptive families. Caring, respectful staff are available to help you explore your adoption options. Please call us to learn more.
Contact: Susan Straub

Bradley Method of Childbirth  541-771-5100
Christine Walters: 541-771-5100
Sarah Larson: 541-382-6273
Terri Alonzo: 541-385-1832

BRASS  541-788-0339
Support group for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome
Contact: Michelle Scellick-Burns

Breastfeeding Class  541-322-7400
Offered by Deschutes County WIC

Central Oregon Birth Network  800-50 BIRTH
A non-profit referal network connecting new and expectant parents with classes, providers, and activities here in CO.
Contact: Augustine

Central Oregon Down Syndrome Network  541-548-8559
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to education, support, and awareness of Down syndrome. Our services are offered to people of all ages with Down syndrome or anyone whos lives have been touched by someone with Down syndrome. Contact information: Dianna J. Hansen 548-8559, Amanda Hamer 317-0537, Kerenia Quinn 318-7201
Contact: Dianna J. Hansen

Central Oregon Memory Walk  
Join us in taking steps to end Alzheimer's!

Child Safety Seat Resource Center for Oregon  800-772-1315

CO Families w/ Multiples  541-388-2220
Support and social group for familes with twins, triplets and more. Expectant families welcome too!
Heather Knox: 541-318-0253
Karen Rogers: 541-317-5163

CO Family Resource Center  541-389-5468
Parenting classes and workshops throughout Central Oregon

CO Mediation  541-383-0187
Community dispute resolution center serving Crook, Deschutes & Jefferson Counties

COBRA  541-382-9227

COFM Stroller Group  
Meet up with other COFM moms at Shevlin Park. Chat, enjoy nature, get some exercise! Trikes, bikes, wagons or other wheels welcome.
Every Thursday at 10am

Deschutes County Health Department  541-322-7424

Deschutes County Immunization Coalition  541-322-7400

Deschutes County Mental Health  541-322-7500

Deschutes County Prevention Office  541-322-7461

Disability Advocates of America  866-215-5406
Professional Social Security disability claims representation

Divorce Support Group  541-385-0750
Ongoing connections and learning. Focus is personal and emotional. Goals are self esteem and expanded skills. Meets once a week for 8 weeks. Cost is $10/week, financial assistance available
Contact: Leanne Latterell, MSW

Health & Care Store  541-322-2771
Large selection of Mom & Baby items, Hard-to-find breastfeeding supplies, Home health care items, Knowledgeable staff
Contact: St. Charles Medical Center

Healthy Beginnings  541-383-6357

Heart & Hands Midwifery  541-318-6338
Home care for healthy pregnant women

Holistic Moms Network  541-388-8539
Monthly meetings, playgroups, support & networking
Contact: Augustine

Hospice of Bend-LaPine  541-383-3910
School-based support groups. Family consultation for death-related losses

Initiation Into Parenting  541-388-8539
A Baby Care Blessingway, Workshop & Labyrinth walk for expectant mothers & their partners

La Leche League of Bend  541-385-1787
Mother-to-Mother breastfeeding support for expectant and new mothers. Babies welcome at meetings
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month
Contact: Aria

La Leche League of Bend 2  541-389-1960
La Leche League of Bend 2, one-on-one consultation and support for mothers choosing to breastfeed. A variety of topics covered including; Getting off to a good start both pre and post baby's arrival; nursing the older baby/toddler; continued breastfeeding weaning and nutrition.

Call or e-mail Nadene with questions or concerns and visit La Leche League International online for the latest in breastfeeding information.
Contact: Nadene

Mom & Baby Support Group  541-548-8131
Free Class in Redmond

MOMS Club of Bend  541-389-5249
Moms Offering Moms Support - International organization for stay-at-home moms. Feel good about your decision to stay home with your child. Opportunity to share activities with others

MOMS Club of Prineville  541-788-3363
Moms Offering Moms Support - International organization for stay-at-home moms. Feel good about your decision to stay home with your child. Opportunity to share activities with others.
Jessica: 541-788-3363
Sonia: 541-416-8588

MOMS Club of Redmond  541-923-8387
We are a local club organized to help benefit our most important community asset: MOTHERS!!! Please contact Keri @ 923-8387 or visit us on the web.
Contact: Keri

Moms Meetup of Central Oregon  
Meet nearby Moms! Come to the Moms Meetup of Central Oregon for friendship and fun! We are mostly a group of SAHM, but all are welcome so bring the kids! We look forward to meeting you and your little ones as we build lasting friendships both for ourselves and our kids!
Contact: Lani Chroninger

Motherwise Midwifery Services  541-317-5883

Mountain Star Relief Nursery  541-322-6820

New Mother's Support Group  541-475-3882
Free Class in Madras

Newborn CPR & Safety  541-548-8131

Nurturing Care for Mothers & Newborns  541-385-8886
UCLA certified lactation education
Contact: Hildy George

PLAN Loving Adoptions Now  503-472-8452
Contact: Carole Miller

Postpartum Depression Group  541-322-2792
Contact: St. Charles Medical Center

Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Oregon  541-385-5334
Bend: 541-385-5334
Madras: 541-475-5338
Prineville: 541-477-2420
Redmond: 541-504-8919

Ready Set Go  541-749-2133
For families with newborns

Ready*Set*Go  541-749-2137
We provide home visiting services to first birth families that meet eligibility criteria for additional support and parenting skills information. We also provide "Welcome Baby" groups for any first time parent in Deschutes County. During these groups we provide information on the importance of early literacy, child development and resource information including giving each family a copy of the Family News. We also give out free board books.
Contact: Kathy Thompson

RISE, Inc.  800-260-4227
A Human Services Network

Ronald McDonald House  541-318-4950
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon(r) provides a "home-away-from-home" for families of pediatric patients, ages 0-21, who are receiving medical treatment in Bend, as well as women with high-risk pregnancies who must remain close to emergency medical care.
Contact: Patty Davis

Shots for Tots  541-322-7400
Immunization clinics for ages birth to 18yrs

South MOPS (Mother's of Pre-schoolers)  
Mothers of Preschoolers meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at New Hope Church from 9:30-11:30am. Come join in the fun and fellowship. MOPS is a ministry to mothers with children age 0-5 years old.
Contact: Dionne

St. Charles Family Birthing Center  541-330-3931
Lamaze Childbirth Preparation, Lamaze Refresher Course, Baby Care ABC's, Birthing & Beyond Classes
Contact: St. Charles Medical Center

The Toddler Tamer  541-312-5364
Online newsletter, where you can get the parenting information you need, and find tips that are easy, fun and effective. They offer resources on finding out how you can have more fun with your kids and have more energy left at the end of the day. They also feature informative articles on parenting and early childhood issues, reviews of parenting books, and many helpful resources to make parenting more fun and effective.
Contact: Katie Albright

   
 

 

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The Central Oregon Family News provides excellent and updated information about our Central Oregon communities, their businesses, schools, events, as well as Central Oregon Family News' publication information. Serving children, youth and families in and around Bend, Redmond, LaPine, Sisters, and Prineville.
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