July-August Calendar
- July 10, Services Resume
- July 30-August 3, No Services
- August 16, Last Day of Summer Services
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Unexpected Journeys Summer Park Playgroup
WellMama sponsors this Park Playgroup for families with a baby or young child who experiences developmental delays, disabilities, medical issues, or NICU history.
Come for fun, friendship and support.
All the siblings are welcome!
Where? When?
Please contact Maren Peterson for the dates and locations.
Call or text 541-513-3730
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Enjoy the Outdoors
July is a great month for spending time outdoors with your family at parks, the beach, hikes, and festivals. Here are a few ideas of places to visit.
Hikes & Bike Rides
- Mt. Pisgah Arboretum offers miles of family-friendly trails through a variety of ecosystems including oak savannah, cedar forest, and wetlands. Your kids will enjoy looking for frogs and turtles in the wetlands. Watch out for poison oak along the edges of trails. Parking is $4/day, or you can purchase an annual Lane County parks pass for $40 at Bi-Mart or REI.
- Dorris Ranch features paved trails that are great for walking or biking with kids. The Dorris Ranch Loop is 1.8 miles long, or for a longer bike ride you can take the Middle Fork path 4 miles to Clearwater Park. Dorris Ranch is also a national historic site and living history farm.
- Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, north of Florence, offers a 0.4 mile hike through coastal forest down to the beach. The park also features a campground with full hook-ups, tent, and yurt camping.
- The Row River Trail is a popular bike trail near Cottage Grove, which passes several historic covered bridges.
Parks
- The newly rebuilt Amazon Park in southeast Eugene features a wheelchair accessible play structure, and is Eugene's first fully-inclusive playground for children of all ages and mobility. It's also adjacent to Amazon Pool.
- Charnel Mulligan Park is very toddler-friendly, with a small play structure and sand and water play area. The small size of this park also makes it easy to scan and keep eyes on your children. This park is located in south-central Eugene and was recently renovated in 2017.
- Springfield's Meadow Park was also recently renovated and is a popular spot for families with young children. In addition to a playground, the park features a pickleball court, softball field, soccer field, and basketball court.
- Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove has a fun play structure, walking trails, and picnic tables.
Festivals
- Eugene Saturday Market, every Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm at Eugene Downtown Park Blocks. Free. Live music, local artisans, and international food court. Adjacent to the Farmer's Market.
- Light of Liberty Celebration, July 4 starting at 4 pm at Island Park in Springfield. Tickets are $5 in advance (sold at Jerry's) or $8 at the gate. Children 5 and under are free. Music, fireworks, pony rides, magic shows, face painting, carnival games, and more.
- Lane County Fair, July 18-22 at Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene. Free every day for ages 5 and under. Free admission on July 22 from 11 am - 2 pm with a donation of canned food.
- Bohemia Mining Days, July 19-21 in Cottage Grove. Free. Music, pony rides, carnival, living history exhibits, and a parade.
- Children's Celebration, July 28 from 10-2 at Island Park in Springfield. This event is free with a donation of canned food. Live music, pony rides, art projects.
- Eugene Sunday Streets and Parade, July 29. Free. Parade from 10-noon, Sunday Streets from 12-4 pm.
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Summer Reading
Summer reading is happening at a library near you! Many libraries offer free children's books, prizes, and special events as part of their summer reading programs. Visit your local library's website for more information.
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We need your support!
Statutory Oversight Committee
Want to find a way to become involved in Early Childhood CARES and show your support for early intervention/early childhood special education? The Statutory Oversight Committee (SOC) is comprised of service providers, community agencies, school district personnel and Early Childhood CARES families meeting to discuss fiscal issues and the delivery of services to children and their families. Meetings are quarterly from 9-10:30 a.m. at Early Childhood CARES, 1500 W. 12th Ave. in Eugene.
Childcare is not provided for SOC meetings, however, parents may request a $25 stipend which may be used to pay for self-arranged childcare.
Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Summer Lunch Program
Food for Lane County offers a free summer lunch program open to all children under 18. Most sites begin on June 25. Locations and times are subject to change.
Click here for a PDF
with the most updated information as of June 14. Or to find a location near you, text FOOD to 877877 and follow the prompts.
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Sign up for text message reminders
If you would like to receive text message reminders about upcoming events, including our monthly parent chat & playgroup, visit this link to sign up today:
remind.com/join/eccares
You can also sign up by texting @eccares to the number 81010.
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Support our Program with eScrip
Using eScrip is even easier now with the new Benefits app for iPhone and Androids.
Click here
for more info or to get the app.
Sign up for eScrip to raise money for Early Childhood CARES when you shop at Market of Choice and other partner organizations. You can designate up to three schools to receive funds when you shop. Signing up is quick and easy at
escrip.com.
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Your Family's Resource for Connecting with the Community!
- Informative parenting articles.
- Monthly calendar of activities to do with your kids.
- Connect with resources across Lane County.
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Early Childhood CARES Resource Guide 2017-2018
Our annual Resource Guide lists relevant community resources for young families including library storytimes, play groups, childcare options, and more. If you would like a copy of the 2017-2018 Resource Guide — updated in August 2017 — visit our
website
to download it. If you need a paper copy, contact your service coordinator or Carla at [email protected]. 2018-19 version coming soon!
Free Screening for Siblings
Parents of children receiving services from Early Childhood CARES may request a free developmental screening for younger siblings. Simply call 541-346-2578. Spanish speaking families can call 541-346-0742.
Imagination Library
Families who live in the Eugene library district, you can sign your child up to receive a free book by mail every month from birth until he or she turns 5. Details available at the
Eugene Public Library website here.
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Early Childhood CARES
provides early intervention and early childhood special education to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in Lane County. Services are individually designed to address the needs of the young child with developmental delays or disabilities. All services are free of charge to eligible children.
Early Childhood CARES
541-346-2578
800-925-8694
1500 West 12th Ave Eugene OR 97402
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