Parent Involvement Impacts Early EducationThe education of children who experience special needs is more effective when parents are active and engaged participants in the education process, both at school and at home. In addition to teaching children, it is the mission of Early Childhood CARES to teach parents how to help their children.

Early Childhood CARES strives to help parents:Understand their child’s development and the critical importance of early childhood years;Access accurate information about research, interventions and good parenting skills;Understand their child’s nonverbal ways of communicating;Set up child-friendly environments that are safe, nurturing and that promote learning and good health for children;Make every moment count: how to organize routines and use everyday interactions and objects as teaching opportunities for a child;Understand their child’s special learning needs, set realistic expectations for their child and enjoy their child; Set loving and realistic limits for their child and have good behavior management skills;Stay emotionally healthy, handle stress, prioritize what is important and balance the needs of all family members;Be an advocate for their child; andUnderstand how to navigate systems, including early intervention/early childhood special education and community resources.

By being engaged and active early on, Early Childhood CARES hopes parents will learn life-long teaching and advocacy skills that will help their children as they grow and transition into other life stages.

Early Childhood CARES provides many opportunities for parents to get involved, including educational trainings, fun family events and parent support groups. Parents can also get involved by joining boards, committees and commissions at the local and state level.

The purpose of this annual newsletter is to let parents know about the different ways they can get involved and the resources available to help build their skills and impact their child’s development. Early Childhood CARES believes when parents are involved and have access to information, they feel less isolated and more empowered to make the best decisions for their child.

Inside this Issue

Parent Involvement Impacts Early Education

Getting Involved in EI/ ECSE Locally

Getting Involved at the State Level Trainings and Events for Parents and Families

Play Areas Around Town

Respite Opportunities

Helpful Resources for Parents

Fundraising with eScrip

State and Local Service Agencies

Important Telephone Numbers

Early Childhood CARES 2010-2011 Service Calendar

Parent Information Newsletter

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Early Childhood CARESMission

Early Childhood CARESCo-directors

Judy Newman & Val Taylor Close

Address299 E. 18th Ave.

Eugene, OR 97401

Telephone541-346-2578800-925-8694

Websiteeccares.uoregon.edu

Newsletter EditorLaura Dahill

541-346-2571ecparent@uoregon.edu

Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education to all children in Lane County, ages birth to

development.

Early Childhood CARES Parent Infor-

mation Newsletter is an annual publi-cation for parents to use and reference throughout the year. It includes par-ent involvement opportunities, as well as resources that help build parenting skills and impact their child’s devel-opment. The Early Childhood CARES

Monthly e-News is designed to deliver more timely information via email like helpful articles, upcoming trainings and events and parenting tips. To sub-mit an article or to subscribe to the e-newsletter, please contact Laura Dahill at 541-346-2571.

Here are a few ways to get involved locally. The Early Intervention Council and Statutory Oversight Committee give parents an opportunity to provide input on how services are shaped and delivered.

Early Intervention Council All parents are warmly invited to join the Early Intervention (EI) Council. The council allows parents to meet people from community agencies that may serve their child and receive training on a host of topics. Future EI Council meeting dates and proposed topics are listed below:

the next legislative sessionFeb. 3: New initiatives to help bolster mental health services, delivery and collaboration across state agenciesApril 7: Using augmentative communication devices with children with language delaysJune 2: Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder: learn about the mission of this new commission, sub-committee recommendations and next steps

Statutory Oversight Committee The Statutory Oversight Committee (SOC) is comprised of service providers, agencies, school districts and Early Childhood CARES parents who meet to

and their families. All meetings are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Early Childhood CARES, 299 E. 18th Ave., Eugene. Future SOC meetings are scheduled for Dec. 8, March 16, May 11 and July 27.

Childcare is not provided for either the EI Council or SOC meetings; however, parents will be paid a $25 stipend which may be used to pay for self-arranged childcare. Please call 541-346-2578 for more information.

Getting Involved in EI/ECSE Locally

Getting Involved at the State LevelThe Oregon Disability Network is a collaborative statewide network of disability organizations and their members, including people with disabilities, their fami-lies, friends, providers and policy makers.

Members of the Oregon Disability Network share information with one another, receive Oregon Perspectives and other publications, learn about training events and empowerment opportunities, and have the chance to voice opinions on policy issues at the local, state and national levels.

To join the Oregon Disability Network, complete the sign up form located on the “Get Involved” web page on the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities website at www.ocdd.org. Fax the completed form to 503-945-9947 or mail to 540 24th Place NE, Salem, OR, 97301.

Early Childhood CARES offers numerous educational trainings, fun family events and opportunities for parents to get involved. Here’s a list of events and trainings for the 2010-2011 school year. Please note, dates are subject to change.

September 201024 Ice Cream Social27 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 1

October 20104 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 26 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 17 Early Intervention Council 13 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 215 Parents as Play Partners Session 118 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 320 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 3 22 Parents as Play Partners Session 225 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 426 Communication Strategies for the Non-Verbal Child 27 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 429 Parents as Play Partners Session 3

November 20101 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 53 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 55 Parents as Play Partners Session 48 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 610 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 612 Parents as Play Partners Session 514 A Night at the Movies15 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 717 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 717 Parent Support Group Meeting19 Parents as Play Partners Session 129 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 8

December 20101 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 82 Early Intervention Council3 Parents as Play Partners Session 2

Trainings and Events for Parents and FamiliesDecember 2010, cont’d4 CPR Training6 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 9 8 Statutory Oversight Committee8 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 98 Parent Support Group Meeting 10 Parents as Play Partners Session 313 Behavior Support Parent Group Session 1015 Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism Session 1017 Parents as Play Partners Session 4

January 20116 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 1 (Florence)13 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 2 (Florence) 18 Social Play Skills for Children with Autism Session 119 Parent Support Group Meeting20 Toilet Training Session 120 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 3 (Florence)24 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 125 Social Play Skills for Children with Autism Session 227 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 4 (Florence)27 Toilet Training Session 231 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 2

February 20111 Social Play Skills for Children with Autism Session 32 Parent Support Group Meeting3 Early Intervention Council3 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 5 (Florence)7 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 38 Social Play Skills for Children with Autism Session 410 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 6 (Florence)14 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 415 Social Play Skills for Children with Autism Session 516 Parent Support Group Meeting17 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 7 (Florence)24 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 8 (Florence)26 Fourth Annual Power of Parenting Conference28 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 5

March 20111 Social Play Skills for Children with Autism Session 63 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 9 (Florence)7 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 69 Parent Support Group Meeting10 How to Organize Records/IFSP Training10 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 10 (Florence)12 Free Cycling Event

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Trainings and Events, cont’dMarch 2011, cont’d14 Behavior Support Parent Group Winter Session 716 Statutory Oversight Committee17 Behavior Mgmt. Parenting Group Session 11 (Florence)

April 20116 Parent Support Group Meeting7 Early Intervention Council8 Parents as Play Partners Session 111 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 1 14 Establishing Bedtime Routines/ Promoting Healthy Sleep Patterns15 Parents as Play Partners Session 218 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 220 Parent Support Group Meeting22 Parents as Play Partners Session 325 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 3 28 Parent Show & Share Event29 Parents as Play Partners Session 4

May 20112 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 44 Parent Support Group Meeting6 Parents as Play Partners Session 59 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 5 11 Statutory Oversight Committee Meeting12 Siblings: Balancing the Needs of Multiple Children15 A Night at the Movies16 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 618 Parent Support Group Meeting20 Family Fun Night (Florence)23 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 7

June 20111 Parent Support Group Meeting2 Early Intervention Council3 Family Fun Night6 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 813 Behavior Support Parent Group Spring Session 9

July 2011TBD Behavior Support Parent Group Summer Session20 Parent Support Group Meeting27 Statutory Oversight Committee Meeting

August 20113 Parent Support Group Meeting12 End of Summer Picnic (Florence)

Play Areas Around TownHere are some indoor play areas and organized activities in

Bethesda Lutheran Indoor Playground Cooperative: Call Debbie Cornell at 541-341-1247 for information.

Birth to Three: 86 Centennial Lp., Eugene. Bring your child and enjoy playground and use room full of toys. First visit is free. Call 541-484-5316 for more information.

Indoor Park at Camp Harlow: 3850 Country Farm Rd., Eugene. Call Alisa at 541-521-8236. Features tricycles, cars, teeter-totter, roller coast-er, dolls and strollers, grocery carts and mini-trampoline.

Kick City Soccer: Offers soccer classes for children 18 months to 9 years. For more information, visit www.kickcity.com or call 541-744-2255.

Lane County Historical Museum: 740 W. 13th Ave., Eu-gene. New children’s area provides a fun place to touch, pre-tend, explore and learn.

Papa’s Pizza Parlor: 1577 Coburg Rd. and 1700 W. 11th Ave., Eugene; 541-686-8123. Features ball pit, slide and climbing structure.

Putter’s Pizza and Fun Center: 1156 Hwy. 99N, Eugene; 541-688-8901. Indoor play area and outdoor miniature golf.

Sparkplug Dance: Children learn to sing, dance and enjoy brain-stimulating movement activities in a nurturing envi-ronment. Call Rachel Carnes at 541-689-3233 for more in-formation or visit www.sparkplugdance.org.

1030 G St.,

playtime, activities, reading, music and song. Call Gloria at 541-744-6769 for more information.

Tiny Tots Indoor Play-ground: playground family co-op. Visit website at www.tiny-totscoop.org.

Respite OpportunitiesRe-energize with Local Respite ProgramsSeveral local agencies and businesses offer respite programs that allow parents to take a break. Listed below are a few programs.

Bounce Gymnastics’ Parents Night OutBounce Gymnastics hosts Parents’ Night Out every Friday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Children ages 4 to 12 can be dropped off at Bounce for an evening of gymnastics, games, trampolines, movies, arts and crafts and tons of fun! The cost is $18.00 per child and $12 per additional sibling. Pre-reg-istration is required. Call Bounce Gymnastics at 541-343-4222 to ensure there is space.

The Arc of Lane County Families ConnectedFamilies Connected is a new support program for families with children ages birth to 18 who experience developmen-tal disabilities. Families Connected is held at the Arc of

Wednesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pick up your kids and come straight from work! Dinner will be provided to the entire family at no charge. While parents have the chance to relax and network, children will break up into small groups and enjoy a healthy meal and sensory-related activities. They will have supervised access to the computer lab, art and sensory rooms, as well as the library. This is a great opportunity for kids to have fun and make new friends, and parents have a chance to do the same.

During each monthly meeting, there will be an educational program provided for parents with relevant topics. At the end of each meeting there will be a question and answer session. Parents will be encouraged to bring up issues and concerns they have or simply to take the opportunity to share their experiences with other parents.

The Arc is committed to serving the whole family, and it is very excited to offer Families Connected as a new way for parents to come together to support each other and to be sup-ported.

The Arc of Lane County Take a Break ProgramThe Arc of Lane County’s Take a Break program is for par-ents who have children ages 3 to 18 with devel-opmental disabilities and their siblings. Parents can register their children for six hours or for any amount of time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per child and $5 per sibling. The program is

-day of each month at the Arc of Lane County, 4181

will be provided; however, parents need to bring a lunch for their child. Par-ents must contact the Arc to register in advance. For more information, contact Misty Lyster at 541-343-5256 ext. 113

-clane.org.

Kids’ Night in at Bridgeway House -

lies affected by autism and related disabilities, hosts “Kids Night In” the third Friday of every month. Parents can drop off their children at Bridgeway House, 708 W. 10th Ave., Eugene, for a movie, fun and activities from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per child. Parents are encouraged to bring a healthy snack for all to share. For more information, call Bridgeway House at 541-345-0805.

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Special Smiles for Special KidsThe Grottoes of North America Humanitarian Foundation

assistance to children with special needs. The Dental Care for Children with Special Needs Program helps cover the cost of dental treatment for children who experience cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy (and related neuromuscular disorders), intellectual disabilities, as well as children who have received organ

dental treatment forms on the website at www.hfgrotto.org.

Fussy Baby NetworkIf you are struggling to care for a baby who is fussy, cries

the fussy baby warmline at 1-888-431-2229 or visit www.erikson.edu/fbn.aspx. The Fussy Baby Network will help

enjoy your baby.

Child Safety Seat ChecksThe Child Safety Seat Resource Center (www.childsafetyseat.org) provides child safety seat training, education and information. Attend one of the upcoming child seat safety clinics

technicians will check for correct installation, damage, recalls, size and the age-appropriateness of your child’s car seat. The clinics will be held Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eugene Fire Station, 1725 SW 2nd Ave. No appointment is necessary. Each seat check takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Free Notebook Helps Parents Stay OrganizedThe Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families has created an organizer to help families record and track the day-to-day needs of children with disabilities. The “My Child’s Life Care Notebook and Organizer” is offered free to parents of children with disabilities. Parents can see the notebook by visiting the “Care Notebook” link on the Child Disability Connection website at www.childdisabilityconnection.org. Parents may request a free notebook by contacting the Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center at 800-833-8899 ext. 52429.

FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount CardUnited Way of Lane County has joined with FamilyWize to provide a prescription drug discount card that can save an average of 20 percent or more on medications. The card may be used at any participating local and nationwide pharmacies with no sign-up, registration or fees required. There are no restrictions and anyone, uninsured or underinsured, can use the card. Pick up the card at the United Way

download a discount card by clicking on the FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card link on the United Way of Lane County website at www.unitedwaylane.org.

Wheel to Walk Foundation

dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs. The organization provides families with

including wheelchairs, adaptive bicycles, communication devices and leg braces. Families must complete an application for assistance and allow two to three weeks for application review. All funds will be distributed directly to the equipment provider. Visit www.wheeltowalk.com or call 503-257-1401 to learn more.

Healthy Kids Health Care CoverageHealthy Kids provides free or low-cost health care coverge for children in Oregon who do not have health insurance. Healthy Kids covers medical, dental and vision care, regular checkups, preventive care, prescription drugs, mental health and chemical dependency services, and medical equipment and supplies. The program provides coverage to children with medical conditions. Eligibility is based on age, residency and income. To apply or learn more, visit www.oregonhealthykids.gov or call 1-877-314-5678.

Free Counseling for New and Expectant FamiliesThe University of Oregon Healthy Nests program is a free, three-meeting consultation service designed to help couples strengthen their relationship. To be eligible, parents must be in a committed relationship, have a child between the ages of 6 months and 3 years and be able to speak and read English. To learn more, visit the University of Oregon website at www.uoregon.edu and search for “Healthy Nests.” To schedule a meeting, contact Jeff Todahl at 541-346-0919 or Deanna Linville at 541-346-0921.

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Helpful Resources

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Access Social Services Online and by Telephone 211Lane.org is Lane County’s one-stop resource for social services and voluteer opportunities. 211Lane.org connects

agencies and people wishing to give help. Use the site and tell others about it. The more people who use 211.Lane.org, the more powerful a tool it becomes.

In addition, the 2-1-1 call center recently opened in Lane County. 2-1-1 is the telephone number to call for answers to health and community service questions. All calls are

Parent HelplineThe Parent Helpline provides free advice on topics like discipline, development, sleep and temperament, as well as referrals to organizations that can help. Each call is

educator. The helpline is open Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For

541-485-5211; other Lane County residents should call 1-888-485-5211.

Special Education Help LineThe Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI) operates a special education help line. Call 888-891-6784 to

goal is to empower parents to be able to advocate effectively for their child through the training and technical assistance that OrPTI provides.

Access Free DiapersChildren who have a disability, who are at least 3 years old and who have Oregon Health Plan (OHP) insurance may be eligible to have diapers purchased by OHP. A prescription from the doctor is required. Companies, such as Shaw Medical Supply or Care Medical Equipment, can help with the process and deliver diapers to your home. There are rules regarding the type of diapers and the amount available per month. For more information, contact Lane County Developmental Disabilities at 541-682-3695.

InfantSEE® Provides Vision Exams for InfantsInfantSEE®, a public health program, is designed to ensure eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child’s quality of life. Under this program, American Optometric Association optometrists provide comprehensive eye and vision assessments for infants within

your area, visit www.infantsee.org or call 1-888-396-3937.

Helpful Resources, Cont’d Fundraising with eScrip

Earn Money While You ShopEarly Childhood CARES has partnered with eScrip for fundraising. eScrip is a hassle-free program for families to help raise funds for Early Childhood CARES through everyday purchases made at participating eScrip merchants. It doesn’t cost anything to participate, and eScrip merchants will automatically donate a percentage of every purchase to a designated group of your choice.

To enroll, log on to www.escrip.com. Designate EC CARES (group #11129266) as the agency you want to support. Register the cards you use to shop with regularly (e.g., credit cards and membership cards, like the Safeway Club card). Shop at Market of Choice, Safeway or Macy’s, and Early

make. You can also shop at eScrip’s online mall. The online merchants, including Eddie Bauer, Amazon and Lands

Childhood CARES. Be sure to share the news with family and friends who may also enroll and register at eScrip, even if they do not live nearby.

Purchase Winter Cards and Help Support the Early Education Program The Early Education Program (EEP) is having a Winter Card Fundraiser, called “Snowmen through the Eyes of Children!” The EEP will sell packets of holiday cards with snowmen-themed art by its students — one card representing each of the 18 EEP classrooms. The proceeds from the sale of cards will be used to maintain the quality of the program for this school year. Each package of cards sells for $10. Order forms

299 E. 18th Ave., Eugene. Orders are due by Nov. 12.

“If the essence of my being has caused

a smile to have appeared upon your face

or a touch of joy within your heart, then

in living I have made my mark.”

~Thomas Odemz, Jr.

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State and Local Service AgenciesOregon — and Lane Couny in particular — has an abundance of resources available to help families. Here’s a list of state and local agencies, their mission and contact information.

Birth to Three: Helps strengthen families through parent education and support. Birth to Three oversees a free Parent

1-888-485-5211), which connects parents with educators for advice, support and referrals to community resources.Website: www.birthto3.orgTelephone: 541-484-5316

Bridgeway House: Offers treatments, therapies, counseling, education, instruction, training, advocacy, support and resource information for children and families of all income levels with autism and related disabilities.Website: www.bridgewayhouse.orgTelephone: 541-345-0805

Center for Community Counseling: Provides affordable

resources. Also, provides anger management and nuturing parent classes.Website: www.ccceugene.orgTelephone: 541-344-0620

City of Eugene Recreation Services: Strengthens the community by providing diverse recreation experiences in six program areas: Youth & Family, Outdoor, Adult & Senior, Adaptive Recreation, Aquatics and Athletics.Website: www.eugene-or.gov/recreationTelephone: 541-682-5333

Community Health Centers (CHC) of Lane County: Provides quality, low-cost health care services. CHC operates

Charnelton Community Clinic, 151 W. 7th Ave. Ste. 100, EugeneChurchill Health Center, 1850 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene

Lane County Mental Health Primary Care, 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene

Website: www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/CHCTelephone: 541-682-3550

Direction Service: support agency. The agency has four major programs: Family Support and Service Coordination, Information Services, Counseling Center and Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education.Website: www.directionservice.orgTelephone: 541-686-5060

Emerald Family Down Syndrome Network: A network of families in the greater Eugene area who share a common bond, the love of a person who experiences Down Syndrome. EFDSN provides education, recreation and socialization activities and events.Website: www.efdsn.orgTelephone: Gail at 541-221-0746 or Sydney at 541-337-6174

Eugene Hearing and Speech Center: A private, non-

and hearing services for all ages, races, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.Website: www.eugenehearingspeech.orgTelephone: 541-485-8521

Eugene Public Library: Offers a wide range of library materials and free events for all ages at three library locations: Downtown (100 W. 10th Ave.); Bethel Branch (1990 Echo Hollow Rd.) and Sheldon Branch (1566 Coburg Rd.)Website: www.eugene-or.gov/portal/libraryTelephone: 541-682-5450

Family Connections of Lane and Douglas Counties: Provides information about childcare to families and provides training to childcare providers. Website: www.lanecc.edu/lfcTelephone: 541-463-3954

FOOD for Lane County: Provides hunger relief efforts by providing emergency food assistance and increasing self-

Website: www.foodforlanecounty.orgTelephone: 541-343-2822

Head Start of Lane County: Provides comprehensive child development programs that serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families. The child-focused programs are aimed at increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.Website: www.head-start.lane.or.usTelephone: 541-747-2425

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Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services: Provides a responsive, cooperative lifespan delivery system of support, training, care, monitoring, protection and crisis response for persons with developmental disabilities and their families.Website: www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/DevDisTelephone: 541-682-3695

Lane County Public Health: Mission is to preserve, protect and promote the health of all people in Lane County.Website: www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/PubHlthTelephone: 541-682-4041

Lane Education Service District: Offers support to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities and helps the 16 school districts within Lane County meet the federal requirements to provide a continuum of services for these students.Website: www.lesd.k12.or.usTelephone: 541-461-8200

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities: Focuses on activities that enhance the independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of Oregonians with developmental disabilities and their families. Website: www. ocdd.orgTelephone: 503-945-9941; 800-292-4154

Oregon Family Support Network: Supports families throughout Oregon who have children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, mental and/or physical challenges and special needs.Website: www.ofsn.orgTelephone: 503-675-2294

Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI): Provides programs and services throughout Oregon that encourages, educates and empowers families to collaboratively achieve unlimited success for their children who experience disabilities.Website: www.orpti.orgTelephone: 503-581-8156Special Education Hotline: 1-888-891-6784

Relief Nursery: Helps prevent the cycle of child abuse and neglect by focusing on building successful, resilient children and strengthening families. Website: www.reliefnursery.orgTelephone: 541-343-9706

RideAble: Provides horsemanship instruction to people with special needs in a fun, safe and interactive environment.Website: www.rideable.orgTelephone: 541-684-4623

Provides library materials and a variety of programs for adults, teens and children at downtown location (225 5th St.).

Telephone: 541-726-3766

The Arc of Lane County: Offers a variety of services and programs to people with developmental disabilities, their families and care providers. Website: www.arclane.orgTelephone: 541-343-5256

The Brattain House: Provides family services for the

for families, school supplies, homeless services, services for English language learners and connections to services throughout Lane County. Website: www.sps.lane.eduTelephone: 541-744-6769

The Child Center: that has been offering a continuum of psychiatric and special education programs to children with severe emotional and mental disorders.Website: www.thechildcenter.orgTelephone: 541-726-1465

The Early Education Program:that provides specialized preschool services for children ages 3 to 5 years old and support to their families.Website: www.earlyeducationprogram.orgTelephone: 541-485-0368

United Way of Lane County: Helps ensure people’s basic needs are met through a 40-agency countywide network of services providing food, shelter, health care and safety. Website: www.unitedwaylane.orgTelephone: 541-741-6000

Willamalane Park & Recreation District: Maintains and operates seven recreational facilities and 34 parks and open spaces and offers hundreds of recreational programs.Website: www.willamalane.org Telephone: 541-736-4544

State and Local Service Agencies, Cont’d

Important Telephone NumbersBethel School District Transportation 541-461-6405Direction Service541-686-5060

541-346-2578 or 800-925-8694Early Education Program541-485-0368Eugene 4-J Evaluation and Transition Team541-790-5019Eugene 4-J Transportation Department541-790-7474Eugene Hearing and Speech 541-485-8521

541-747-2425 Lane County Developmental Disabilities 541-682-3695Lane Education Service District541-461-8200Relief Nursery 541-343-9706

541-744-6373

2010-2011 Non-Service Days

Be sure to mark your calendars the following non-service days on your calendar:

Early InterventionEarly Childhood Special Education

July 1-9 July 1-12Aug. 13-31 Aug. 13-31Sept. 1-8 Sept. 1-10Oct. 8 and 11 Oct. 8 and 11Nov. 12, 22-26 Nov. 11-12, 22-26Dec. 17-31 Dec. 16-31Jan. 3-7, 17 Jan. 3-7, 10, 17Feb. 21-22 Feb. 21-22March 18-31 March 17-31April 1 April 1May 25-30 May 25-30June 17-30 June 16-30

University of OregonEarly Childhood CARES299 E. 18th AvenueEugene, OR 97401