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text4baby
is an app that is designed for parents who are pregnant or have a baby up to age one. Sign up to receive free weekly text messages on developmental and health related topics. Text4baby is supported by the American Pediatric Association and health departments across the country. It is available in English and Spanish. Visit
text4baby.org to get signed up today!
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A special
thank you to
Pegasus Pizza
for so generously providing pizza for our parent trainings and events.
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Thank You!
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Special Delivery! Diaper Relief
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Children who have a developmental delay or disability, who are at least 3 years old and who are covered by the Oregon Health Plan may be eligible to have diapers purchased by OHP. A prescription from the doctor is required. Other insurance plans may or may not cover diapers; therefore, if your child is covered by a different insurance company, you should contact your specific insurance carrier to verify that this benefit is available.
Step by step guide:
- Verify that your child is currently covered by the Oregon Health Plan ~ or ~ that your specific insurance company will cover prescription diapers.
- Make an appointment to see your child's pediatrician (or call) to request a prescription for diapers.
- Ask your child's pediatrician to fax the prescription to the attention of:
Kathleen at Byram Healthcare at 1-877-845-6668
You will receive a call from Byram Healthcare to verify information and discuss quantity needed.
Once the paperwork process is complete, the diapers will be delivered to families, usually within a few days.
Parents may also call Byram Healthcare independently and give them their pediatrician's contact information and Byram will call their pediatrician and take care of paperwork (i.e., getting the required prescription, etc.). For questions, parents may call Kathleen at Byram at 877-902-9726.
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Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services
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Developmental Disabilities offers services and supports for eligible children and families.
Examples include: K-plan, Attendant care for activities of daily living supports, relief care for respite supports, behavioral support for support plans and 6 months of ongoing consultation, Skill Training to support acquisition of self-care skills, Family Training to support parents in gaining skills to support their child's disability support needs, Assistive Devices to support the child's ADL/sensory needs, Assistive Technology to assist with communication/safety, Environmental Modifications to the home, and Community Nursing for creating medical protocols and training of support providers. Family Support funds available for additional needs.
Basic Eligibility Criteria for Developmental Disabilities Services (at least one) for Children 6 years and younger:
1. A medical diagnosis of a developmental disability that originates in their brain (Cerebral Palsy, Trisomy 21/Down Syndrome, Autism, Genetic Disorders, etc.). 2. Two areas of significant developmental delay on standardized testing as documented by Early Childhood CARES or another qualified program. How to Access Developmental Disabilities Supports:
- Call 541-682-3695 to begin the intake process: Ask for Courtney Boyce who will schedule an intake appointment with the Eligibility Specialist.
- The process will take 90 days before an eligibility determination is completed.
- Once a child is eligible for Lane County DD Services, you should be contacted via mail within 10 business days to notify you of your child's Service Coordinator (SC).
- You can then contact your child's SC to request a meeting and begin the process of accessing K plan supports:
Lane County Developmental Disabilities 125 E 8th avenue Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: 541-682-3695
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We Need Your Help!
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Early Childhood CARES is hosting a letter writing event Saturday April 18th
anytime from 9:00 -12:00pm at Hilyard Community Center
With your help we can inspire Legislators to increase funding for EI/ECSE! Come drop in at any time from 9:00-12:00pm and write a letter to your legislator to tell them how much these services mean to your family or someone you know. Supplies provided. Early Childhood CARES staff will have activities available for children! Light Snacks included. Let us know you are coming!
Contact: Cassandra Trout - [email protected]
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eScript
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| Early Childhood CARES has partnered with eScrip for fundraising. eScrip is a hassle-free program for families to help raise funds for Early Childhood CARES through everyday purchases made at participating eScrip merchants. It doesn't cost anything to participate and eScrip merchants will automatically donate a percentage of every purchase to a designated group of your choice. To enroll:
- Log on to www.escrip.com.
- Designate ECCARES (group #11129266) as the agency you want to support.
- Register the cards you use to shop with regularly (e.g. credit cards and membership cards, like the Safeway Club card).
- Go shopping like you normally would.
- Early Childhood CARES will benefit from the purchases you make.
You can also shop at eScrip's online mall. Some of the online merchants include:
- Land's End,
- The Children's Place
- Barnes & Noble NOOK
- 1-800-FLOWERS
- Starbucks will give up to 12% of your purchases to Early Childhood CARES.
Be sure to share the news with family and friends who may also enroll and register at eScrip, even if they do not live nearby. |
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Save the Date!!!
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Friday May 29th
Check out next month's newsletter for time and location. See you there!
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Resources and Information
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LANEKIDS
Visit
LaneKids, Lane County's "Parenting Education Hub," for great information on community activities, community resources and parenting support. Check out LaneKids monthly activity calendar for
April activities in our area.
THE ARC LANE/FAMILIES CONNECTED
Emerald Family Down Syndrome Network Parent Toddler Playgroup - Sat. April 11, 10 am - noon at Norkenzie Christian Church located at 2530 Crescent Ave, Eugene. Email Heather (
[email protected]) for more information.
JumpStart Saturday Respite-
April 4th and April 24th 10 am - 4 pm., at 4181 E St, Springfield. JumpStart is a respite program for children ages birth to 18 with developmental disabilities and their siblings. Parents can take some time for themselves while children get to play games, watch movies and have fun! Families can use K-Plan support funds to pay for JumpStart Saturday or limited scholarships are available. Email Becca Hope or call 541-654-7649 for more information and to reserve a spot.
Out N About at Bounce
Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm., 329 W 3rd Ave, Eugene. Families Connected hosts Out N About at Bounce every Tuesday for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their siblings. Parents remain on site, but are free to sit back and connect with one another while the volunteers play with your kiddos.The cost is $3 per child.
Families Connected Dinner Night
April 23, 6 - 8 pm. Free dinner and childcare are provided, but families can RSVP by emailing
Laura Dahill or calling 541-343-5256. Contact Laura for more details.
Family Fun Day
April 25, 4 - 6 pm., at the National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics in Eugene. Come join in the fun in a safe, nonjudgmental environment! The cost is $5.o0 per person. Limited scholarships available. Contact
Laura Dahill for more details.
FACTOregon
offers several online training opportunities for parents. Check out their
Great Start! Parent Empowerment Training Series
: An interactive four part training kit intended for families with children receiving early intervention/early childhood special education.
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.
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About Us
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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
299 E 18th Ave Eugene OR 97401
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