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RESOURCES BY AGE

Resources, Events, Programs and more in Lane County for Ages 0-2

A child’s first two years are full of fast growth and big changes. To support your family through this exciting time, here are some free or low-cost programs, events, and resources.

Connect with Other Families

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Meet Other Parents

Postpartum Support

A supportive peer group for parents during pregnancy and the first months after birth.

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Meet Other Parents

Little Jellies Parent Support and Play Group

Weekly group for parents of babies and toddlers to connect while children play and explore together.

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Find Free or Low-Cost Services & Supplies

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SERVICES

Family and Child Health

Support during pregnancy and early parenting to help you and your baby stay healthy and grow.

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SERVICES

Nurturely

Support for expectant and new parents through education, family connections, and infant support.

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FREE child care options are available through Head Start for eligible families.

Local Events for Families

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EUGENE METRO

Fall Playdates at Adventure! Children’s Museum

Thu. Oct. 15th, 2026
9:00am

Adventure! Children’s Museum

  • 0-4
  • Free
EUGENE METRO

Toddler Storytime at Downtown Eugene Library

Thu. Oct. 15th, 2026
9:45am

Downtown Eugene Public Library

  • 0-4
  • In English
  • Free
EUGENE METRO

Family Storytime at Bethel Branch Library

Thu. Oct. 15th, 2026
10:15am

Bethel Branch Library

  • 0-6+
  • In English
  • Free
SOUTH LANE COUNTY

Baby Laptime at Cottage Grove Library

Thu. Oct. 15th, 2026
11:30am

Cottage Grove Public Library

  • 0-2
  • Free

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CLASSES & GROUPS

Circle of Security

Relief Nursery

  • Springfield, OR
  • Every Tuesday
    April 6 - May 25, 2027
    5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Parenting class to help you understand your child's needs and build strong, secure relationships.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Circle of Security

Relief Nursery

  • Eugene , OR
  • Every Wednesday
    April 7 - May 26, 2027
    5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • In Spanish

Parenting class to help you understand your child's needs and build strong, secure relationships.

MEETUPS

Familias en Conexión Grupo de Apoyo

The Arc Lane County

  • Lane County , OR
  • 3rd Saturday of the Month
    10:30am - 1:00pm
  • In Spanish
  • Hybrid, In Person, Virtual

Connect with Spanish-speaking parents raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Fern Ridge Family Resource Center

  • Veneta, OR
  • Waitlist
    January 2027

Build positive parenting skills, manage stress, and connect with other parents in this free 12-week group.

More Ways to Learn & Grow with Your Kids

Build a support network.

Many school districts across Lane County have Family Resource Centers that offer programs to support families. Many centers also have supplies like food, clothing, and diapers.

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Help your child fall in love with reading.

When you read to your child and have books at home, you are setting your child up for future success at school!

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Get free books, monthly!

Get a free book each month until your child turns 5 with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Parenting Blog

Proximity Isn’t Understanding

AGES 0-2

Proximity Isn’t Understanding

When I write about and to white parents of Black children, I do recognize the complexity that surrounds parenting a reality you cannot fully know, cannot control, and cannot protect

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Support Through the Fourth Trimester

AGES 0-2

Support Through the Fourth Trimester

After spending literal months preparing for pregnancy and childbirth, many families find themselves woefully underprepared once they bring their newborn home. The fourth trimester is fraught with opportunities for fear

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