May-June Calendar
- May 9, SOC Committee Meeting
- May 10 & 24, Unexpected Journeys Group
- May 19, Family Fun Day @ Centennial Elementary
- May 22, How to Think Like a Baby @ 4J Auditorium
- May 23-29, No Services
- May 30, Services Resume
- June 14, Last Day of Services for June
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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Please Join us for our Annual
Saturday May 19, 10 am - noon
Centennial Elementary School
1315 Aspen St., Springfield
Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor carnival games! Kids enjoy crafts, games and music in a safe environment. Parents can learn about community resources and fun summer activities for children. In collaboration with Eugene Public Library, Food for Lane County, Eugene Science Center, Parenting Now, Early Education Program, Lane County Community Health, and Refuge Music Therapy.
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What:
Developmental psychologist Dr. Ross Thompson will present information about babies' rapidly developing brains.
When:
Tuesday May 22, 6-8 pm
Where:
Eugene School District 4J Auditorium, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene
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Coffee, and light refreshments will be available. Parents need to register even if childcare is not needed. Childcare is limited and may be full by the time you read this; call to see if there is space available.
Register by calling our front desk at 541-346-2578, texting 541-393-7200, or by email to [email protected].
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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 schedule for:
- May 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
- July 18, 9-10:30 a.m.
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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
We don’t have any age cut-offs; if parents identify this as an appropriate group for their needs, they are welcome!
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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Oregon Zoo &
Portland Children's Museum Discounts
Hoping for your own close encounters of the polar bear kind? Oregon Zoo is offering discounted admission for Oregon and Washington individuals and families who qualify for a variety of income assistance programs
Just bring your Oregon or Washington photo ID and any documentation showing that you participate in any of the following programs, and you are eligible to buy up to 6 tickets for $5 each. If you ride MAX to the zoo and show proof of fare (monthly pass, individual tickets or annual pass), you'll receive an additional $1.50 off admission for each person.
Eligible programs:
- Oregon Trail card
- Washington Quest Card
- Medicaid/CHIP
- Section 8
- WIC - eWIC card
- Free/reduced school lunch
- TANF, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Head Start
- Foster home certificate
The Portland Children's Museum (across from the zoo), also gives a discount for a family receiving some form of public income-related assistance.
Families who are receiving some form of public income-related assistance (such as WIC, free or reduced school lunch, Section 8, TANF, Section 8/Public Housing, Medicaid, or Low Income Energy Assistance) are eligible for $1 admission per person, valid for up to 5 people. Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility at the Box Office upon your visit to the Museum. There is no distance restriction to qualify for the Access Admission.
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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
Scholarships
can be found here digitally
or at Willamalane facilities that sell 1PASS. Scholarships are due May 20, will be selected by lottery May 21 and recipients will be notified starting May 22.
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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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