Local Resources
211Lane 
211lane.org
Online information about local social services and volunteer
opportunities in Lane County, Oregon.
Baby Connection
A free weekly drop-in program for families with new babies to meet other families, weigh babies and consult with a lactation consultant to learn about feeding and other parenting issues. Wednesdays at Birth to Three, 11am - 12 noon. Call 541-485-5211 for more information.
Birth to Three
birthto3.org
Provides parenting education and support to families with young
children. Birth to Three also houses the Parent Helpline:
541-485-5211; Lane County Toll Free: 888-485-5211 (free,
confidential resource you can call for support and information about
parenting and resources for families with children ages 0-6).
Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon (BCO)
breastfeedingor.org
BCO is a statewide group that serves to build and link families and community partners to support, promote and protect breastfeeding in Oregon.
"Children Do Come with Directions: A Guide for Parents"
cherisheverychild.org/home/sb6/parents/index_parents.html
A guide providing information about children's health, development and safety, provided by United Way of Lane County--Success by Six program.
Doulas Supporting Teens
doulassupportingteens.org
Non-profit organization that pairs doulas (labor support
professionals) with pregnant and parenting teens in Lane County to
provide support, education and referrals.
Child Development Rehabilitation Center (CDRC)
ohsu.edu/outreach/cdrc
Family-centered program focused on improving the lives of
children with disabilities or special health needs. Staff
specializes in diagnosis, assessment and intervention.
Centro Latino Americano
cla1.org
Provides services for Latino families in Lane County, including
parenting classes and case management services to families with
children.
EC CARES
eccares.uoregon.edu
Provides early intervention and early childhood special education
services to infants.
Family Resource Centers
lanecounty.org/CCF_SupportServices/FamilyResourceCenters.htm
Offer a variety of services and activities that support families
and school readiness.
Head Start of Lane County
head-start.lane.or.us
Provides comprehensive developmental services for America's
low-income, pre-school children (ages three to five) and social
services for their families. Specific services for children focus on
education, socio-emotional development, physical and mental health,
and nutrition.
Healthy Start of Oregon
oregon.gov/OCCF/hso/index.shtml
Free program that
provides information and support for first-time parents.
Lane County Mental Health
lanecounty.org/HHS_MntlHlth/default.htm
Lane County Public Health
lanecounty.org/HHS_PubHlth
Oregon Department of Human Services
egov.oregon.gov/DHS
Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon
ppsworegon.org
Planned Parenthood provides access to a full range of effective and confidential reproductive health care services, a variety of community education programs, and resources for youth, parents and caregivers.
Relief Nurseries
oregon.gov/OCCF/Mission/Progs/progcr/miprogcr.shtml
Provide comprehensive family services in quality environments to
children under age six in families who are experiencing numerous
stresses linked to abuse and neglect.
Young Parents Program
Catholic Community Services: 541-345-3628
Brain Development
A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
drugfree.org/teenbrain
New discoveries about adolescent brain development
provide insights about teens and risky behaviors as
well as new ideas and tips on what parents can say
and do when talking with their teens about the risks
of drugs and alcohol.
The Amazing Human Brain and Human Development
childtraumaacademy.com/amazing_brain/index.html
A free online course to learn more about the brain and its
development.
Baby brain map (from Zero to Three)
zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_util_babybrainflash1
Drugs, Brains & Behavior: The Science of Addiction
jointogether.org/resources/drugs-brains-and-behavior.html
This 30-page, full-color booklet discusses in layman's terms the
reasons people take drugs, why some people become addicted while
others do not, and how drugs work in the brain.
Glossary of Brain Terms & Brain Facts
ncsmartstart.org/familyresources/brainfacts.htm
Smart Start--North Carolina Partnership for Children.
Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences
ilabs.washington.edu
An interdisciplinary center at the University of Washington,
dedicated to the study of the developing brain and mind.
OregonBrains.org
Oregon Health Science University's brain awareness pages offer
information and news on brain health, free subscription to brain
e-tips, video clips, and other resources.
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
nichd.nih.gov
Website provides health information from A to Z on human
development topics, funding information, research, and more. The
NICHD conducts and supports research on topics related to the
health of children, adults, families, and populations.
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, The
developingchild.net
The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (NSCDC)
is a multi-disciplinary collaboration comprising leading
scholars in neuroscience, early childhood development,
pediatrics, and economics. The ultimate mission of the Council
is to close the gap between what we know and what we do to
promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound
physical and mental health for all young children.
Neuroscience for Kids
faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html
A comprehensive look at the world of neuroscience in easy to
understand language for children, parents and educators. The
wide array of topics include “Brain Basics,” ”The Effects of
Drugs,” and Neurological and Mental Disorders.”
Breastfeeding
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
bfmed.org
La Leche League
lalecheleague.org
American Academy of Pediatrics
aap.org
National Women’s Health Information Center
4women.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm
Oregon Breastfeeding Promotion Program, Oregon Department of Human Services:
oregon.gov/DHS/ph/bf
United States Breastfeeding Committee
usbreastfeeding.orgg
Childcare
Lane Family Connections
lanecc.edu/lfc
Child Care Aware
childcareaware.org
Child Development
ASQ Oregon Online:
asqoregon.com
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire is a tool to help parents check their child's development.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Act Early Campaign
cdc.gov/actearly
Act Early Campaign: To educate parents about childhood development,
including early warning signs of developmental delays.
Zero to Three
zerotothree.org
Includes information on a variety of topics including early
childhood mental health, school readiness, developmental screening,
and early language and literacy.
Dads
Fatherhood Initiative
fatherhood.hhs.gov
March of Dimes: Just for Dad
marchofdimes.com/pnhec/362.asp
National Center for Fathering
fathers.com
Depression and Stress During Pregnancy & After Childbirth
Fourth Trimester Perinatal and Perinatal-Loss Support
fourth-trimester.com
Postpartum Dads
postpartumdads.org
Postpartum Support International
postpartum.net
WellMama Support Group
wellmama.net
Infant & Child Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program
aap.org/family/tippmain.htm
Age-related safety sheets from birth to 10 years.
Consumer Products Safety Commission
cpsc.gov
Pregnancy
March of Dimes
marchofdimes.com
National Women's Health Information Center
4women.gov
Zero to Three
zerotothree.org
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Information
 Toll-free information & support:
National SHARE Office:
1-800-821-6819 (Monday-Thursday, 7am – 2pm)
The Compassionate Friends
compassionatefriends.org
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support
organization that offers friendship and understanding to families
who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause.
The site includes links to other grief resources, brochures, and
information for children. Newsletter and low-cost brochures
(available to copy online) are also available.
Fourth Trimester Perinatal and Perinatal-Loss Support:
fourth-trimester.com
(offering counseling, support groups and resources for those experiencing a loss or depression during or following pregnancy). 541-231-4343
MISS: Mothers in Sympathy and Support
misschildren.org
MISS is a nonprofit organization committed to
providing immediate and ongoing support after the death of a baby
due to
stillbirth, neonatal death, SIDS, or any child’s death. Includes
a newsletter,
chat rooms and support for fathers.
National SHARE
Office SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
nationalshareoffice.com
SHARE is a resource center for parents
who have experienced the loss of an infant through miscarriage,
stillbirth, or newborn death. SHARE also provides information,
education, and resources on the needs and rights of grieving parents
and siblings, free newsletter, and two online chat rooms (a bereaved
parent’s room monitored on Monday nights, and a pregnancy after a
loss room monitored on Tuesday nights). Pregnancy & Substance Use
Alcohol
Fetal Acohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
fascenter.samhsa.gov
FAS Link (online support, research & information)
acbr.com/fas/index.htm
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
nofas.org
Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol Use in Pregnancy [PDF]
Tobacco
Tobacco Prevention & Education Program/Oregon Quitline
oregon.gov/DHS/ph/tobacco
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669);
Spanish: 1-877-2NO-FUME (1-877-266-3863)
Become an Ex
www.becomeanex.org
Centers for Disease Control Quitting for Keeps Guide 
Centers for Disease Control Tobacco Fact Sheet
Great Start
americanlegacy.org/greatstart
Smokefree.gov
smokefree.gov
Drugs
Family Early Advocacy & Treatment (FEAT)
eip.uoregon.edu/projects/feat
Willamette Family, Inc. (treatment services for the chemically
dependent)
wfts.org
Safe Sleep
Ask Dr. Sears
askdrsears.com
Includes information provided from pediatrician William Sears, MD
about sleep safety, co-sleeping, and sleep problems.
CJ Foundation for SIDS
cjsids.com
Provides information about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), risk reduction steps and educational materials.
Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory
nd.edu/~jmckenn1/lab/faq.html
Topics
covered include proper sleeping arrangements and guidelines
for co-sleeping.
Mother–Infant Cosleeping, Breastfeeding and Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome:What Biological Anthropology Has Discovered
About Normal Infant Sleep and Pediatric Sleep Medicine (Journal
article)
Safe Sleep Around the
Clock
(U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Safe Sleep Guide
(Oregon Department of Human Services)
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