English & Spanish Archives - Early Childhood Hub of Lane County

Our Community Birth Center

What This Organization Does

Our Community Birth Center provides supportive health care for pregnancy, birth, lactation, fertility, and birth control. You can meet with Certified Nurse Midwives, nurses, and lactation providers in a safe, welcoming setting.

Care may include pregnancy and birth care, pregnancy options counseling, newborn care, lactation support, family planning, birth control, and LGBTQIA+ health care. Childbirth preparation classes, postpartum home visits, and opportunities for social connection and community support are also available. You can get health education and support to help you make choices about your care.

Sliding scale pricing and many insurance plans are accepted to help make care more affordable.

Call or Text to Schedule Your First Appointment 458-234-6800

*Services available to Lane County residents

Baby Check-in

This free drop-in support is for WIC (Women, Infants & Children) participants and their little ones. Come by as often as you like.

You can weigh your baby, ask feeding questions, and talk with an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

No registration required. Drop in anytime!

Interested in WIC (Women, Infants & Children) services? Learn more about WIC and how to get started.

Interest Form

Empowered Lactation

What This Organization Does

Empowered Lactation offers lactation and infant feeding support during pregnancy, after birth, and as your baby grows. Get help with latch and positioning, milk supply, pumping, feeding plans, starting solid foods, and weaning. You can get support based on your needs, goals, and the feeding choices that work best for your family.

Services include home visits, lactation classes, free community drop-in groups, and craniosacral therapy. A Spanish-speaking lactation consultant is available to support Spanish-speaking families. Care is inclusive, trauma-informed, and welcoming to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and families.

Home visits are available in Eugene and Springfield. If you live outside these areas, contact Empowered Lactation to ask about availability.

Services are offered on a sliding scale. Some insurance plans are accepted, inquire for more information.

For more information about services or to get started, use the Contact Us form at the bottom of the page or call 541-321-0403.

Neurodiversity Family Support Night

Neurodiversity Family Support Night gives parents and caregivers a place to connect, learn, and find support. Each month covers a different topic and shares helpful information and resources for families raising neurodivergent children and youth.

Offered in-person with a virtual hybrid option available.

Free childcare for children ages 5 and older and snacks for families are provided.

Location varies each month. See The Arc Lane County events calendar page for location.

RSVP by the Friday before each support night. Visit The Arc Lane County Sign Up page to see the topic for that month and register.

No December Neurodiversity Family Support Night

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

What This Organization Does

Lane County WIC (Women, Infants & Children) helps eligible pregnant people, parents, and caregivers get healthy food, nutrition education, and support for feeding their babies and young children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for a child under age 5, you may qualify for WIC.

You can sign up for WIC as soon as you know you are expecting a child. Signing up early can help you get support throughout your pregnancy and after your baby is born.

WIC offers breastfeeding and chestfeeding support from the beginning of your experience through weaning. You can get one-on-one support by phone or in person.

WIC participants can also join a monthly breastfeeding class or attend Baby Check-in, a weekly drop-in for postpartum and baby feeding support.

WIC also offers breast pump education and several pump options to meet your needs, including Hygeia and Medela pumps. Call or text 541-682-4202 to learn more.

Use the form below to get started!

Interest Form

New Parent Circle

Connect with other parents during the early weeks and months of parenthood in this bilingual peer support group offered by WellMama.

You’ll find a welcoming space to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with other families navigating life with a new baby.

The group is designed to be accessible for Spanish-speaking families and welcomes all parents adjusting to the postpartum period.

No registration required. Drop in anytime!

WellMama

What This Organization Does

WellMama supports you during pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and pregnancy or infant loss through peer support, support groups, and wellness services.

You can connect with trained peer support specialists who understand the challenges that can come with parenthood, including depression, anxiety, birth trauma, isolation, and parenting stress.

WellMama offers support groups, one-on-one peer support, and help connecting with local resources. Staff can help you find support, navigate challenges, and feel less alone during your parenting journey.

WellMama also partners with Women’s Care clinics to connect parents with peer support during pregnancy and postpartum. Through this partnership, parents can be connected with WellMama support services directly through their medical care team.

WellMama Warmline: Call or text 541-525-0495 for support and connection to resources. Text “Support” to get started.

*Available to Lane County residents

Teen Triple P Online: Positive Parenting Program

This virtual, self-paced parenting program is for teen parents ages 10 to 16 and offers practical tools for everyday parenting challenges.

You’ll learn strategies for managing routines and challenging behaviors, building positive relationships with your child, and growing your confidence as a parent.

The program includes eight video-based modules that you can complete at your own pace.

Parenting Now Teen Triple P Online: Positive Parenting Program

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Lane County

What This Organization Does

Get free books for your child from birth to age 5.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a free book to your child each month. Families can choose books in English or Spanish.

The program helps your child build a love of reading and learn at home.

Braille Books & Audiobooks

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides young children who are blind and low vision with accessible books in print/braille and audio formats. To receive Braille books, parents should apply separately.

To access audiobooks, parents must register their child with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and request a free digital playback device.

Apply for Braille Books

Learn More About Audiobooks

*Available to Lane County residents

Kids in Transition to School (KITS)

What This Organization Does

Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is a free program that helps your child get ready for kindergarten.

Children ages 4 to 6 take part in fun learning activities that build skills for school. You can also get support and tips to help your child have a strong start in kindergarten.

Programs are available in person and online for families.

*Available to Lane County residents