Early Childhood CARES e-News Repository

Come join a group of parents and share in the joys and struggles of parenting a child with special needs. This is a great group for parents looking to connect with other parents. The bimonthly Early Childhood CARES Parent Support Group will meet on Tues., April 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Free parking is available next to the building. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 or email cmetz@uoregon.edu by Fri., April 3. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 1 of its Spring Positive Parenting Group on Mon., April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. Free parking is available next to the building. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the Summer.

Early Childhood CARES will host a Potty Training 101 Workshop on Thurs., April 16 from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. at Brattain Early Learning Center library located at 425 10th St., Springfield. This workshop is designed to teach parents tips and tricks to help their child master this all important life skill. The session will focus on strategies to implement at home and problem solving. Childcare will be provided for families receiving services from Early Childhood CARES. Snacks will be provided. Preregistration is required. Please call 541.346.2578 or email cmetz@uoregon.edu to register for the workshop and arrange childcare needs by Tues., April 14. The workshop will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 2 of its Spring Positive Parenting Group on Mon., April 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. Free parking is available next to the building. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the Summer.

Early Childhood CARES will host it’s Spanish Communication Workshop for Spanish speaking families on Tues., APRIL 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 201 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. This workshop will help parents learn easy-to-use and effective tools for promoting language development and building early literacy skills. The workshop will focus on strategies that parents can use during playtime, as well as strategies to use during book time. Snacks will be provided. Free parking is available next to the building.Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 or email cmetz@uoregon.edu by Fri., April 17. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 3 of its Spring Positive Parenting Group on Mon., April 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. Free parking is available next to the building. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the Summer.

APRIL 29: STATUTORY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING

Early Childhood CARES will host a Statutory Oversight Committee Meeting on Wed., April 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at its main office which is located at 299 E. 18th Ave., Eugene. The Statutory Oversight Committee is comprised of service providers, agencies, school districts and parents who meet to discuss fiscal issues and the delivery of services to Early Childhood CARES children and their families. Childcare will not be provided; however, parents will be paid a $25 stipend for self-arranged childcare. Parent attendance is welcome at these meetings and parent input is appreciated!

Come join a group of parents and share in the joys and struggles of parenting a child with special needs. This is a great group for parents looking to connect with other parents. The bimonthly Early Childhood CARES Parent Support Group will meet on Thurs., April 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 201 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Free parking is available next to the building. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 or email cmetz@uoregon.edu by Tues., April 28. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

FEBRUARY 2: POSITIVE PARENTING GROUP (PART 2)

Early Childhood CARES will host part 2 of its Winter Positive Parenting Group on Mon., Feb. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. Free parking is available next to the building. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the Spring.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 5 of its Florence Behavior Management Parent Group on Thurs., Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 3 of its Winter Positive Parenting Group on Mon., Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. Free parking is available next to the building. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the Spring.

FEBRUARY 10: SENSORY DIET WORKSHOP (SPANISH)

Early Childhood CARES will host a Sensory Diet Workshop on Tues., Feb. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Parents will learn about the “7 sensory systems” and how sensory processing impacts behavior, self-care and social interaction. We will discuss and demonstrate ideas and activities for creating a sensory diet and helping our children participate in daily routines. Snacks will be provided. Free parking is available next to the building. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Fri., Feb. 6. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 6 of its Florence Behavior Management Parent Group on Thurs., Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors.

Come join a group of parents and share in the joys and struggles of parenting a child with special needs. This is a great group for parents looking to connect with other parents. The bimonthly Early Childhood CARES Parent Support Group will meet on Thurs., Feb. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Free parking is available next to the building. Snacks will be provided. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Tues., Feb. 10. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host a Statutory Oversight Committee Meeting on Wed., Feb. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at its main office which is located at 299 E. 18th Ave., Eugene. The Statutory Oversight Committee is comprised of service providers, agencies, school districts and parents who meet to discuss fiscal issues and the delivery of services to Early Childhood CARES children and their families. Childcare will not be provided; however, parents will be paid a $25 stipend for self-arranged childcare. Parent attendance is welcome at these meetings and parent input is appreciated!

February 19: FLORENCE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PARENT GROUP (PART 7)

Early Childhood CARES will host part 7 of its Florence Behavior Management Parent Group on Thurs., Feb. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors.

Come join us for our Creating Your Child’s One Page Profile Workshop to learn how you can communicate and share your child’s gifts and strengths with others using the one-page profile. The one page profile is a great tool to share with physicians, teachers, babysitters, therapists, summer camp leaders and any other people who know and interact with your child. Parents will learn how to record their child’s gifts, as well as what works and doesn’t work for their child. The end result will be a document parents can share with others that will ultimately help people better support your child. We will meet on Thurs., Feb. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Free parking is available next to the building. Snacks will be provided. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Tues., Feb. 17. Please note, the event will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 4 of its Winter Positive Parenting Group on Mon., Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. Free parking is available next to the building. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the Spring.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 1 of it’s Behavior Training Parent Group for Spanish speaking parents on Tues., Feb. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. This is a four-week parent group series based upon the Incredible Years, developed by Dr. Carloyn Webster-Stratton with the University of Washington. Snacks will be provided. Free parking is available next to the building. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Fri., Feb. 20. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 8 of its Florence Behavior Management Parent Group on Thurs., Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors.

Early Childhood CARES will host a Movement Workshop on Thurs., Feb. 26 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Come join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to help your child’s brain and body develop through movement. Snacks will be provided. Parking is available next to the building. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Tues. Feb. 24. Please note, the event will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 6 of its Fall Behavior Management Parent Group on Mon., Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the winter.

Come join a group of parents and share in the joys and struggles of parenting a child with special needs. This is a great group for parents looking to connect with other parents. The bimonthly Early Childhood CARES Parent Support Group will meet on Tues., Nov. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 (Spanish) 201A (English) of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Fri., Oct. 31. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host a Picky Eaters Workshop on Thurs., Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building at the University of Oregon, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. Are you tired of your child only eating chicken nuggets? Come learn strategies for expanding diets and establishing healthy feeding habits for your children. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Tues. Nov. 4. Please note, the event will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Early Childhood CARES will host part 7 of its Fall Behavior Management Parent Group on Mon., Nov. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the winter.

NOVEMBER 17: BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PARENT GROUP (PART 8)

Early Childhood CARES will host part 8 of its Fall Behavior Management Parent Group on Mon., Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building located on the University of Oregon campus at 901 E. 18th Ave. This is an eight-week training designed to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies to use with preschool-age children with challenging behaviors. Early Childhood CARES will offer another Behavior Management Parent Group in the winter.

Come learn how you can communicate and share your child’s gifts and strengths with others. The one page profile is a great tool to share with physicians, teachers, babysitters, therapists, summer camp leaders and any other people who know and interact with your child. Parents will learn how to record their child’s gifts, as well as what works and doesn’t work for their child. The end result will be a document parents can share with others that will ultimately help people better support your child. We will meet on Tues., Nov. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Fri., Nov. 14. Please note, the event will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.

Come join us Thurs., NOV. 20 for a Parenting Now! Suitcase/Values Training from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building at the University of Oregon, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. Parents will have an opportunity to explore their personal values and the dreams they have for their children’s future through an activity that will help them identify specific experiences and parenting strategies that support children on their way to adulthood. Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Tues., Nov. 18. Please note, the event will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.