Family Support

... because ADOPTION is a lifelong journey

A Program of Northwest Resource Associates

Family Support

Adoption Community Resources (adoptive parents, foster parents, birth parents, adoptees, etc.)
Education, Special Education
Crisis Lines, HelpLines
Grandparent Resources
Medical, Mental Health, Therapeutic Resources
Research, Surveys, University Projects
Respite Care Resources

Adoption Community Resources (adoptive parents, foster parents, birth parents, adoptees, etc.)
	Adoption Mosaic Blog As of 01/06/2009
	Heart Gallery of Oregon -Read about The Heart Gallery -Visit A Family for Every Child of Lane County --Download A Family for Every Child's programs --Download A Family for Every Child's "Family Building" brochure
	Online Adoption Community As of 05/2009

Education, Special Education
	Adoption Awareness in the Schools Educational materials and video for school personnel
	New Graduation Requirements Oregon House Bill 2061 As of 04/01/2009
	Special Education HelpLine ~ 1-888-891-6784 Call toll-free (in Oregon) at 1-888-891-6784 or e-mail info@orpti.org for answers to questions related to special education topics.

Crisis Lines, HelpLines
	211 Helpline looks to expand across Oregon As of 04/27/2009
	Oregon County Crisis Lines and Mental Health Resources

Grandparent Resources
A Resource Guide for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children in Oregon A publication by Oregon State University Extension Service, AARP and the Brookdale Foundation, this is a free publication containing a wealth of resources in Oregon. It includes information on meeting the physical, emotional and behavioral needs of your relative child, to working with DHS Child Welfare, to assistance for families and resources. Request a free copy from the ORPARC library at 1-800-764-8367 or e-mail orparc@nwresource.org.
Family Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program, a program of NorthWest Senior and Disability Services, provides supportive services to grandparents and other relatives, 55 years of age or older, who are raising a grandchild or another family member. These caregivers may be eligible for supportive services if a child, age 18 or under, is living in their home, and may be eligible for services such as trainings, support groups, counseling, and respite. The Family Caregiver Support Program serves Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties. Program Coordinator: Jenny Cokeley, 503-304-3429. Clatsop County: 503-738-5191 Marion, Polk, Yamhill: 503-304-3429 Tillamook County: 503-842-2700

The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center This website is a collaboration between Casey Family Programs, the American Bar Associations Center on Children and the Law, and Generations United. The resource center consists of a searchable database of current laws and pending legislation; topical analyses, including summaries and comparisons of state laws, legislative trends, and advocacy/implementation information; and, personal stories from grandfamilies. www.grandfamilies.org
Websites for Grandparents Raising Children Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center: www.grandfamilies.org AARP--Grandparents Information Center (GIC): www.aarp.org/families/grandparents Child Welfare League of America (CWLA): www.cwla.org Divorce Source--Grandparent Issues: Oregon: www.divorcesource.com/info/grandparents/states/oregon.shtml Divorse Source--Grandparents' Rights: www.divorcesource.com/OR/ARTICLES/kramer1.html The Foundation for Grandparenting: www.grandparenting.org Generations United: www.gu.org Grand Parent Again: www.grandparentagain.com Grands Place: www.grandsplace.com igrandparents.com: www.igrandparents.com Raising Your Grandchildren: http://www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com This website is designed to help grandparents and kinship caregivers in their efforts to raise these children and to find needed resources for the children, as well as themselves. YWCA Salem: www.ywcasalem.org/wh This website contains information about YWCA sponsored events, trainings and support groups for parenting households.

Medical, Mental Health, Therapeutic Resources
	Kaiser offers free insurance for kids Multnomah County Public Schools As of 04/27/2009
	Mental Health Organization (MHO) and Children's Mental Health Contacts
	Northwest Neurodevelopmental Training Center Call 503-981-0635 or e-mail scheduling@nwneuro.info to reserve your appointment for a free half-hour screening.
	Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Mental Health contacts by county for Oregon Health Plan
	Oregon Prescription Drug Program
	Samaritan Counseling Center Samaritan Counseling Centers offers several parenting, recovery, and relationship classes. Please visit www.sccpdx.org/sys/classeslist/ for a detailed list of upcoming classes.

Research, Surveys, University Projects
	IEP Research Opportunity Mary Anne Linden and Nancy Wolfe are doing a research study on communication and IEP meetings. They would like the opportunity to attend your IEP meeting where they would sit quietly and take notes, but NOT participate. Call 866-396-6902 to learn more about their project.
	In Utero Methamphetamine Study Children Needed As of 02/27/2009
	Post Adoption Birthparent Contact Survey As of 05/2009
	Strengthening Rural Families: Rural Parenting Initiative Rural Parenting Initiative is a rurally-based parent education program that promotes the development of healthy families in rural Benton County through education, family activities, and community connections.

Respite Care Resources
	A Caring Place Free therapeutic respite care center for foster children ages 6 weeks through 6 years.
	Child Care Information Services (CCIS) CCIS provides parents with referrals to child care in their area. Services for child care providers include training, scholarships and support. CCIS is a service for Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.
	Inclusive Child Care Program A program of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
	Lifespan Respite Care Network, Catholic Community Services Lifespan Respite works with community partners to provide respite opportunities for caregivers in Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties.
	Family Caregiver Support Program, Multnomah County Respite funds are available for family caregivers through Multnomah County’s Family Caregiver Support Program.

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