September Calendar
- September 10, Services Resume
- September 17, Adventure! Playdate
- September 27, West & Central Welcome Back Parties
- October 2, East Welcome Back Party
- October 4, Media Focus Group
- October 17, Statutory Oversight Committee
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Welcome back!
We are having a pizza party in your region to celebrate the beginning of a new service year. Enjoy pizza and meet your service coordinator and other Early Childhood CARES families.
- September 27, from 4-6 pm at Washington Park, 2025 Washington St., Eugene.
- September 27, from 4-6 pm at Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene.
- October 2, from 5-6:30 pm at Brattain Early Learning Center, 425 10th St., Springfield.
- October TBD, Cottage Grove
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Dinner & Digital Focus Group
When: Thursday October 4, 5:30-7 pm
Where: 1500 W. 12th Ave., Eugene
Details: We're always looking for ways to improve our communication with you. Email? Facebook? Instagram? Text message? Printed fliers? Please join us for dinner and an opportunity to share your input on the best ways to communicate with parents of young children. Childcare provided. RSVP to our front desk, 541-346-2578 or [email protected].
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Sensory Storytime at Downtown Eugene Public Library
Registration for the Downtown Eugene Public Library’s next Sensory Storytime begins on Sunday Sept. 23. The storytime session starts October 6
at 3 pm and runs all four Saturdays in October. Storytime is a 30-40 minute program including 20 minutes of early literacy based activities followed by time to explore interactive materials and browse selected books available for check out. Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 2-8 that experience sensory needs, have developmental delays, or are on the autism spectrum. You may register starting Sunday Sept. 23 by sending an email to
[email protected]
with your child’s name and age. There is limited space in this storytime to help create a supportive, interactive environment, so please register early if interested.
SOON! There will be a Sensory Resource box in the Children’s Department at the Downtown Eugene Public Library. This box will have items such as cloth interactive books and a variety of fidgets. More items, such as sound cancelling headphones, dark glasses, weighted vests and lap pads, weighted stuffed animals, a wiggle seat and more will be available by request at the Children’s Reference Desk. Look for these new resources in our Children’s Center after September 15!
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Adventure! Children's Museum Playdate
When:
September 17, 9 am - noon.
Where:
Adventure! Children's Museum (at the top of the escalators in Valley River Center).
Details:
The museum will open an hour early for families in our program, providing a quieter experience. Also, they will be giving us a special admission rate of just $1/person. Free for children under age 2, and free for Early Childhood CARES teachers and assistants.
Have you seen the expansion that opened in July? Lots of additional space and new exhibits.
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We need your expertise!
Join our Statutory Oversight Committee for an opportunity to give your input on big-picture issues related to early childhood special education and early intervention. This committee includes 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 am at Early Childhood CARES, 1500 W. 12th Ave., Eugene.
Childcare is not provided, however, parents may request a $25 stipend which may be used to pay for self-arranged childcare. Our next meeting is October 17. Contact Ursula at [email protected] for more information.
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Our Parent Chat & Playgroup will resume on Saturday, October 27
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with a conversation on Person-Centered Planning & One-Page Profiles. This event will be held from 10-noon at our main office, 1500 W. 12th Ave., Eugene.
Free childcare, coffee, and light refreshments will be available. Parents need to register even if childcare is not needed. Register by calling our front desk at 541-346-2578, texting 541-393-7200, or by email to [email protected].
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Fun in All Seasons
A few years ago, I heard about the idea of a summer bucket list — a list of all the fun things you want to do before the end of summer. This year I decided to make a colorful poster of summer fun activities and hang it in our living room. That way I knew I would see it every day and be reminded. Then I put star stickers next to activities as they were completed. I love star stickers! This helped me remember to make fun a priority for our family. It also served as a visual reinforcement for me to see that, in fact, we did a lot of fun things this summer. I will try this again in fall (my favorite season!), and in each season throughout the year.
My fall fun list might include:
- visit to the Eugene Saturday Market
- hiking
- biking
- trip to the pumpkin patch
- trick-or-treat
- bake a pumpkin dessert
What about you?
— Ursula Crawford
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Participants in the July 30 Eugene Sunday Streets.
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September Community Events
- Rods 'N Rhodies Car Show, September 7-9, Florence. Showcase of high-end hot rods and custom cruisers from 1976 and earlier.
- Pirate Ferret Agility Trials, September 9, Noon- 4 pm, Emerald Park Community Center, Eugene. Ferrets may be entered into the trials for a $3 donation. Tickets for carnival and kids games are 25 cents.
Churchill neighborhood. Walk, bike, and roll on car-free streets. Live music,
food carts, more. Free.
- PetFest, September 29, 10 am - 2 pm, Lively Park, Springfield. Learn about resources for your furry, scaly, and feathery family members. Educational sessions, prize drawings, Pets welcome on leashes. Free.
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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 2018-2019
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 2018-2019 Resource Guide — updated in August 2018 — 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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