Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) is a statewide organization providing education and advocacy from the family experience through to state government. Our work is community and family-driven to provide the best access and support to the families being served.

Every family deserves to be heard and understood.

Support for families

A space that offers support and connection to parents and caregivers with past, current or anticipated experiences in away-from-home placements.

THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES IN OREGON

Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm

A space that offers support and connection to parents and caregivers with past, current or anticipated experiences in away-from-home placements.

THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES IN OREGON

Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm

For families who have difficulties navigating systems and are searching for educational and general support to barriers that exist in the mental health system.

THIS SPANISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO FAMILIES IN BENTON AND LINCOLN COUNTIES

Third Wednesday 6pm to 7:30pm

For families of children with behavioral, emotional, social and physical challenges. Meet other parents in a confidential, supportive setting to share experiences, successes and frustrations while exchanging ideas, learning new parenting skills and finding new tools.

We are "parents helping parents"

Thursdays

6pm to 7:30pm

For families who have difficulties navigating systems and are searching for educational and general support to barriers that exist in the mental health system.

THIS SPANISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO FAMILIES IN CLACKAMAS, MULTNOMAH AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES

Fourth Thursday 6:30pm to 7:30pm

A space for parents and caregivers who are raising a youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or other mental health challenges.

THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO PACIFICSOURCE FAMILIES IN MARION AND POLK COUNTIES

Every Friday

4pm to 5pm

Respite for families and caregivers

A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED.

1st and 3rd Tuesday

5pm to 7pm

A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED.

THIS RESPITE OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO PACIFICSOURCE FAMILIES IN MARION AND POLK COUNTIES

Third Saturday

2pm to 4pm

A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED.

THIS RESPITE OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO PACIFICSOURCE and TRILLIUM FAMILIES IN LANE COUNTY

Last Wednesday of the Month

5pm to 7pm

Training for families, caregivers and healthcare workers

This is a 5-hour online training goes through the basics of Wraparound and the role that family partners play. You will learn how to talk about Wraparound with families, knowing the 10 principles of Wraparound, the 4 phases of Wraparound, and gain an understanding of the core team involved in Wraparound support. Spanish translation is available. Cost: FREE

January 17

9:30am to 3pm

Learn the Collaborative Problem Solving^® approach & effective ways to reduce conflict using this evidence-based method to managing challenging behavior that promotes the understanding that challenging kids lack the the skill - not the will- to behave; specifically, skills related to problem-solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance. Cost: FREE

January 21 -

February 25

12:30pm to 2pm

Al igual como las personas capacitadas en RCP y la maniobra de Heimlich ayudan a rescatar miles de vidas cada año, las personas capacitadas en RCP aprenden cómo reconocer las señales de advertencia de una crisis de suicidio y cómo preguntar, persuadir y recomendar a alguien para conseguir ayuda. Cada año, miles de Americanos, como usted, dicen que “Sí” a salvar la vida de un amigo/a, colega, hermano/a o vecino/a.. Cost: FREE

31 de enero

9am to 11am

In this virtual training we will be looking at the importance of professional ethics and personal boundaries for Family Support Specialists, as well as discuss "How do I know the difference between my personal boundaries and professional boundaries?" Spanish Translation is available. Cost: FREE

February 19

9:30am to 4pm