June-July Calendar
- June 14, Last Day of Services for June
- June 14 & 28, Unexpected Journeys Support Group
- July 10, Services Resume
Our 2018-19 service calendar is now available.
Click here
to download the early intervention service calendar for children from birth through age 2.
Click here
to download the early childhood special education calendar for children from age 3 through age 5.
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Family Survey
Our annual Family Survey went out in the mail earlier in May. Please return your survey by June 15 for a chance to win a $50 Fred Meyer gift card. We value your input and use it to improve our services. If you did not receive the survey, you can request another copy by calling our front desk at 541-346-2578.
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Water Safety Tips
Summer swimming season is arriving. Follow these water safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics for a fun and safe season!
- Never leave children unsupervised near the water. Drowning is a very fast and often silent process.
- Children under age 5 should be supervised within arm's reach by a competent adult swimmer when near water.
- Avoid floaties — these are not a substitute for approved life jackets and can create a false sense of security.
- Consider enrolling your child in swimming lessons to increase their water safety over age 1. But remember that swimming lessons should not be seen as "drown proofing" a child of any age.
- Tie back long hair in a bun or ponytail.
- If a child is missing, look for them in the water before looking elsewhere.
- Children should wear appropriately fitted life jackets at all times on boats.
- Do not boat (as either a driver or passenger) while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This includes some prescription medications.
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Is your child transitioning to kindergarten this fall?
KITS is a free summer program designed to help children prepare for kindergarten. This evidence-based program provides a boost to children's literacy, self-regulation, and social skills through positive teaching and behavior strategies.
Click here
to register or for more information. In summer 2018, KITS is available for children in the following districts:
- Bethel
- Creswell
- Crow-Applegate-Lorane
- Eugene 4J for students attending Chavez, Holt, Howard, McCornack, River Road/El Camino, & Willagillespie
- Fern Ridge
- Junction City
- Lowell
- Marcola
- McKenzie
- Oakridge
- Siuslaw
- South Lane
- Springfield for students attending Guy Lee, Maple, Mt. Vernon, Riverbend, & Two Rivers/Dos Rios
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Trillium OHP for Diapers
For families with Trillium OHP: If your child is three or older and is not potty trained due to a developmental delay or other medical diagnosis, you can get free diapers. You need to request a prescription from your pediatrician stating the child's name, number and size of diapers needed per month, and child's diagnosis (developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, etc). The doctor's office will fax the prescription to a vendor and the company will supply the diapers.
Private insurance will not typically cover diapers, but you can check with your insurance company to find out.
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Our monthly Parent Chats will resume in October. Happy summer!
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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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Held at Early Childhood CARES,
1500 W 12th Ave, Eugene
We gather 2
nd
and 4
th
Thursdays,
from 4-5 pm
All Early Childhood CARES families are welcome. There are no age cut-offs for this group.
This is a safe and friendly meetup for parents experiencing this uniquely difficult adjustment to share and ease the feelings of isolation. Our groups provide trauma-informed facilitation for appropriate support and resources.
We’ll have:
- Healthy snacks
- Floor-time for baby
- Sensory-sensitive, confidential space
We won’t have childcare for older children.
If you have questions, call Maren at 541-513-3730 or email Jessica Schultz at WellMama, [email protected]
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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 May 17. Or to find a location near you, text FOOD to 877877 and follow the prompts.
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Save All Summer with 1PASS!
Willamalane has teamed with community hotspots to offer kids 18 and under admissions and discounts at fun destinations all summer long for one low price.
Destinations include:
Adventure! Children's Museum
Amazon Pool
Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation
Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park
Cascades Raptor Center
Echo Hollow Pool
Emerald Lanes
Eugene Science Center
Get Air Eugene
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Late Transit District buses
River Road Pool
Sheldon Pool
Skate World
Splash! at Lively Park
Willamalane Park Swim Center
Passes can be purchased at Bob Keefer Center, Splash!, Willamalane Park Swim Center, LTD's Eugene Station, and Eugene Rec pools.
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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 — newly 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].
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.
Unexpected Journeys
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. This support group, sponsored by WellMama, meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 4-5 pm at 1500 W. 12th Ave., in Eugene. The group is for families of infants with health or developmental concerns, or who have spent time in the NICU. If you have questions, call Maren at 541-513-3730 or email Jessica Schultz at WellMama, [email protected].
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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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