Parenting Classes and Workshops
Raising a child is a remarkable journey, but every parent and caregiver needs a little support and connection sometimes.
At the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County, we want all parents to have access to the knowledge and tools to help them raise happy, healthy kids.
The list below includes classes and workshops for parents and caregivers in the following areas: Cottage Grove, Eugene/Bethel, Fern Ridge, Lowell, and Springfield.
Cottage Grove
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Family Relief Nursery seeks to keep children safe through support and early intervention, strengthening families so all children thrive.
Circle of Security (English & Spanish)
This class is designed to assist parents to provide their children (0-6 years old) with the emotional support needed to develop secure attachment, resilience and enhanced school readiness. Family Relief Nursery provides childcare, meals, gift cards, a raffle drawing, and transportation assistance.
Who is this for? Parents of children ages 0-5; open to the public
When: Weekly on Thursdays
Location: Family Relief Nursery, 720 N. 14th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Facilitator: Brian Cantoran
Make Parenting a Pleasure (English & Spanish)
This class is for families dealing with higher levels of stress. The group focuses on managing stress and building positive relationships with your children. Family Relief Nursery provides childcare, meals, gift cards, a raffle drawing, and transportation assistance.
Who is this for? Parents of children ages 0-5; open to the public
When: Weekly on Thursdays
Location: Family Relief Nursery, 720 N. 14th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Facilitator: Brian Cantoran
https://www.frncg.org/parent-education
Contact: (541) 942-4835
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Parents as Teachers (English, Spanish, & Mam)
Who is this for? Expecting parents and families with children ages 0-5 living in rural southern Lane County; pregnant and parenting students; immigrant families - specifically Spanish and Mayan speaking
When: August 2024 - June 2025
Location: 1310 S. 8th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
https://www.slane.k12.or.us/Page/669
Please contact Heather Murphy for more details about workshop dates and times.
Contact: Heather Murphy, heather.murphy@slane.k12.or.us
Eugene/Bethel
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The 90by30 Child Abuse Prevention Initiative, housed in the Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oregon, is a community-campus violence prevention demonstration project.
Parent and Community Cafes (English and Spanish)
Parent and Community Cafes are structured, small group conversations for community building, healing within families, and peer-to-peer connections.
Who is this for? anyone serving as a caregiver for children and youth in Lane County; open to the public
When: monthly starting on October 2024 through June 2025
Locations: online via Zoom and at local parks
Facilitators: Caroline Madigan, Celeste Mena Morales, Cindy Rojas Villagomez
*Please contact Celeste Mena Morales for details about dates and times.
Contact: Celeste Mena Morales - cmenamor@uoregon.edu
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Conscious Discipline Parenting Classes (English & Spanish)
Conscious Discipline courses support parents to handle conflict and tough situations. They also provide skills to create safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families.
Who is this for? Families with children who attend Awbrey Park Elementary School
When: Monthly from October 2024 - May 2025; 1.5 hr sessions
Location: Awbrey Park Elementary, 158 Spring Creek Drive, Eugene, OR 97404
Facilitator: Kristen Gianforti & Carissa Boyce
Please contact Kristen Gianforti for more details about workshop dates and times.
Contact: Kristen Gianforti, gianforti_k@4j.lane.edu
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The Bethel Family Resource Center (FRC) supports healthy, strong families, school readiness, and positive school-home connections through support for parents and caregivers of Bethel students, preschool programs and family fun!
Circle of Security (English & Spanish)
Who is this for? Families in the Bethel School District with children ages 0-6
Location: Bethel FRC, 3455 Royal Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402
Childcare and meal provided
https://www.bethel.k12.or.us/bsdfamilies/family-resource-center
Please contact Anne Johnstone-Diaz for more information about class dates and times.
Contact: Anne Johnstone-Diaz, (541) 607-1449 or anne.diaz@bethel.k12.or.us
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Conscious Discipline ~ School to Heart to Home (English & Spanish)
Raising children is a challenging job! At times, our emotions get in the way of our ability to access our own parenting brilliance. Conscious Discipline offers solutions to help parents reach and teach their children with the belief that behaviors and skills are learned.
Who is this for? Families who have children at Camas Ridge Elementary, with a focus on preschool and elementary age; classes will also cover ages 12-17
When: October - December, 1x/week (90 minutes each); 9-week series
Location: Camas Ridge Elementary School, 1150 E. 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403
Childcare and meal included
Please contact Jaime Hock for additional information about class registration, dates, and times.
Contact: Jaime Hock, hock_j@4j.lane.edu
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Pregnancy Group (English & Spanish)
The Mothers and Babies class is a 6-week course that begins in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
Who is this for? Pregnant individuals with history of depression; open to the public
When: July 2024 - June 2025
Positive Parenting Group (English & Spanish)
The Positive Parenting groups focus on themes that include understanding your child's temperament, nurturing, and understanding challenging behaviors.
Who is this for? Parents of children ages 8 months - 3 years; open to the public
When: July 2024 - June 2025; 10 sessions
Positive Solutions for Families (English & Spanish)
The Positive Solutions class is focused on supporting parents who are struggling with challenging behaviors at home.
Who is this for? Parents of children ages 3-6; open to the public
When: July 2024 - June 2025; 7 sessions, 2 hours each
Contact: For more information about the group schedule, Center for Family Development, (541) 342-8437
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Conscious Discipline ~ School to Heart to Home (English & Spanish)
Raising children is a challenging job! At times, our emotions get in the way of our ability to access our own parenting brilliance. Conscious Discipline offers solutions to help parents reach and teach their children with the belief that behaviors and skills are learned.
Who is this for? Families who have children at Charlemagne Elementary, with a focus on preschool and elementary age; classes will also cover ages 12-17
When: October - December, 1x/week (90 minutes each); 9-week series
Location: Camas Ridge Elementary School, 1150 E. 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403
Childcare and meal included
Please contact Jaime Hock for additional information about class registration, dates, and times.
Contact: Jaime Hock, hock_j@4j.lane.edu
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Conscious Discipline (English & Spanish)
Who is this for? First time parents of infants; Spanish-speaking families; parents of children ages 0-17
Location: CAFA, 921 Country Club Road #222, Eugene OR 97401
Facilitator: Corey Jackson, Sarah Halstead, Julie Foshay, Erin McIntyre
Please contact Corey Jackson for more information about dates and times.
Contact: Corey Jackson, coreyj@cafaweb.com
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Daisy CHAIN provides support and education to pregnant, birthing, and parenting individuals and their children.
Baby POP Music
The Baby POP Music program offers preschool and parenting support through music and movement classes. It is the only free music class for young children in the Eugene/Springfield area.
Who is this for? Families with children ages 0-5
When: 2-5 classes/week; ongoing
Location: Various (see website)
Facilitator: Kelani Larsen
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The ECCO Young Parent Program serves all pregnant and parenting 4J School District young parents who want to attend our program while going through their pregnancy and also those who currently need (or will soon need) childcare while they continue their education for graduation from high school.
Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents
Who is this for? Teen parents in the 4J school district
When: September 2024 - June 2025
Please contact Jill Johnson for additional information about class times and location.
Contact: Jill Johnson, johnson_ji@4j.lane.edu
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Conscious Discipline ~ School to Heart to Home (English & Spanish)
Raising children is a challenging job! At times, our emotions get in the way of our ability to access our own parenting brilliance. Conscious Discipline offers solutions to help parents reach and teach their children with the belief that behaviors and skills are learned.
Who is this for? Families who have children at Edgewood Elementary, with a focus on preschool and elementary age; classes will also cover ages 12-17
When: October - December, 1x/week (90 minutes each); 9-week series
Location: Camas Ridge Elementary School, 1150 E. 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403
Childcare and meal included
Please contact Jaime Hock for additional information about class registration, dates, and times.
Contact: Jaime Hock, hock_j@4j.lane.edu
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Conscious Discipline ~ School to Heart to Home (English & Spanish)
Raising children is a challenging job! At times, our emotions get in the way of our ability to access our own parenting brilliance. Conscious Discipline offers solutions to help parents reach and teach their children with the belief that behaviors and skills are learned.
Who is this for? Families who have children at Edison Elementary, with a focus on preschool and elementary age; classes will also cover ages 12-17
When: October - December, 1x/week (90 minutes each); 9-week series
Location: Camas Ridge Elementary School, 1150 E. 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403
Childcare and meal included
Please contact Jaime Hock for additional information about class registration, dates, and times.
Contact: Jaime Hock, hock_j@4j.lane.edu
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Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline courses support parents to handle conflict and tough situations. They also provide skills to create safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families
Who is this for? Parents and guardians of children K-5 who attend Holt Elementary
When: January 2025 - 9 week series, 90-minute sessions
Location: Holt Elementary
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Conscious Discipline ~ School to Heart to Home (English & Spanish)
Raising children is a challenging job! At times, our emotions get in the way of our ability to access our own parenting brilliance. Conscious Discipline offers solutions to help parents reach and teach their children with the belief that behaviors and skills are learned.
Who is this for? Families of children who attend McCornack Elementary
When: May 2025
Contact: Mary Kuhl, kuhl@4j.lane.edu
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Positive Pregnancy/Embraso Exitoso
Who is this for? Expectant parents; open to the public
When: Quarterly, 6 sessions/quarter
Location: 56 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Facilitator: Danita Carter, Roshny Martuscelli
Dads and Partners Meetup
Who is this for? Dads, partners and support people for expectant and postpartum parents; open to the public
When: Every Thursday starting July 11th 2024 at 5pm
Location: 56 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Facilitator: Adam Junod
Cultural Storytime
Who is this for? All family members welcome!
When: Every last Saturday of the Month starting July 27th, 2024 at 10am
Location: 56 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Facilitator: Eric Richardson
Aerie Sanctuary
Who is this for? BIPOC parents and caregivers; open to the public
When: Every 3rd Saturday starting July 20th at 10am
Location: 56 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Facilitator: Jasmine Hutchinson
https://nurturely.org/programs/
Contact: María Paz Aguirre, maria@nurturely.org
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Make Parenting a Pleasure
Groups of 7-10 parents meet weekly for 12 weeks in small groups, facilitated by a professional Parenting Educator. Groups are highly interactive, using discussion and experiential activities. Parents learn skills to increase their family's resilience and develop a loving family environment.
Who is this for? Families with children ages 0-8
When: September 2024 - July 2025
Location: Parenting Now, 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene, OR 97401
Please contact below for additional information about class registration, dates, and times.
Contact: (541) 434-4343 or enroll@parentingnow.org
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Circle of Security
Who is this for? Parents with children ages 2-5
When: 9/4/24 - 11/6/24, 10-week series; 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Pearl Buck Center, 3690 W 1st Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Facilitator: Alicia Esgate, La Toya Howell
Includes free food, childcare, transportation assistance, and prizes
Contact: (541) 484-4666 ext. 5150
Make Parenting a Pleasure
Who is this for? Parents with children ages 2-5
When: 9/6/24 - 11/22/24, 10-week series
Location: Pearl Buck Center, 3690 W 1st Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Includes childcare, transportation assistance, and meal
Contact: (541) 484-4666 or Alicia.esgate@pearlbuckcenter.com, latoya.howell@pearlbuckcenter.com
Nurturing Parenting
Who is this for? Parents with children ages 2-5
When: 3/27/25 - 6/5/25, 12-week series
Location: Pearl Buck Center, 3690 W 1st Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Facilitator: Melissa Handley, Carrie McNees
Includes childcare, transportation assistance, and meal
Contact: (541) 484-4666 or melissa.handley@pearlbuckcenter.com,carrie.mcnees@pearlbuckcenter.com
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Make Parenting a Pleasure
Who is this for? Relief Nursery families
When: Jennifer Gerard (English) MPA September 13th-November 1st
Jennifer Gerard (English) MPA November 15th-January 24th
Jennifer Gerard (English) MPA January 14th-April 1st
Christian Mendoza (Spanish) MPA September 13th-November 1st
Christian Mendoza (Spanish) MPA November 15th-January 24th
Christian Mendoza (Spanish) MPA January 29th-March 19th
Location: Relief Nursery, 1720 W 25th Ave Eugene, OR
Facilitator: Jennifer Gerard & Christian Mendoza
https://reliefnursery.org/programs-services/parenting-education/
Contact: chrishe@reliefnursery.org
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Conscious Discipline Parenting Classes (English & Spanish)
Conscious Discipline courses support parents to handle conflict and tough situations. They also provide skills to create safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families.
Who is this for? Families with children who attend Spring Creek Elementary School
When: Monthly from October 2024 - May 2025; 1.5 hr sessions
Location: Spring Creek Elementary, 560 Irvington Drive, Eugene, OR 97404
Facilitator: Kristen Gianforti & Carissa Boyce
Please contact Kristen Gianforti for more details about workshop dates and times.
Contact: Kristen Gianforti, gianforti_k@4j.lane.edu
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Conscious Discipline Classes
Conscious Discipline courses support parents to handle conflict and tough situations. They also provide skills to create safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families
Who is this for? Parents and guardians of Family School students
When: 9/24/24, 10/15/24, 11/19/24, 12/10/24
Location: Hybrid; online via Zoom & at Family School, 1155 Crest Drive, Eugene, OR 97405
Facilitator: Teresa Martindale
Contact: Teresa Martindale, martindale_t@4j.lane.edu
Fern Ridge
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Daisy's Sign & Sign with Daisy CHAIN (English and ASL)
Daisy’s Sing & Sign is a free interactive parent education-based program for parents alongside their children ages 0-6. The program creates opportunities for positive family interaction and gives families support in learning the stress relieving tools of singing and using sign language. Learning ASL is a bonding tool and helps decrease both parent and child frustrations by teaching an effective communication method; singing songs also increases parent/child positive bonding associations and provides a tool for the parent to help their child regulate emotions.
Who is this for? Families in the Fern Ridge area with children aged 0-6; open to the public
When: Bimonthly, ongoing
Location: Fern Ridge Public Library, 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR 97487
Nursing Nook with Daisy CHAIN
Nursing Nook is a free drop-in lactation/feeding education and support service for parents and emotional support from peers. The goal is to provide peer support, information, guidance and confidence in the parents’ feeding relationship with their infant/toddler, and normalize the nursing experience.
Who is this for? Families in the Fern Ridge area who need lactation or feeding support
When: Fall 2024, ongoing
Location: Fern Ridge Public Library, 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR 97487
Please contact Heather Amrhein for information about registration, dates, and times.
Contact: Heather Amrhein, frc@fernridge.k12.or.us
Junction City
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Social-Emotional Skills for Thriving and Relating at School (SSTRS)
SSTRS curriculum is delivered by kindergarten teachers in 25-minute lessons during the school day. The 8-week school readiness curriculum concentrates on self-regulation, social skills, and emotion knowledge.
Who is this for? Families with children entering kindergarten in the Junction City School District
When: Fall 2024
Location: Junction City schools
Contact: Annette Sisler, (541) 998-2386 or asisler@junctioncity.k12.or.us
Lowell
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Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are housed within school districts throughout Lane County. FRCs connect families to resources, provide basic supplies like food, clothing, and diapers, and help families navigate the public school system.
Family Fun Nights (English)
Who is this for? Families in the Lowell School District with children 0-8 years old and families with teens
When: Two times in the fall and two times in the spring
Locations: Lundy Elementary 45 S Moss St, Lowell, OR 97452 and Lowell Jr/Sr High School 65 Pioneer St, Lowell, OR 97452
*Please contact Haidee Copeland for details about dates and times.
Contact: Haidee Copeland - (541) 937-2124 x. 130, hcopeland@lowell.k12.or.us
Springfield
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The 90by30 Child Abuse Prevention Initiative, housed in the Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oregon, is a community-campus violence prevention demonstration project.
Parent and Community Cafes (English and Spanish)
Parent and Community Cafes are structured, small group conversations for community building, healing within families, and peer-to-peer connections.
Who is this for? anyone serving as a caregiver for children and youth in Lane County; open to the public
When: monthly starting on October 2024 through June 2025
Locations: online via Zoom and at local parks
Facilitators: Caroline Madigan, Celeste Mena Morales, Cindy Rojas Villagomez
*Please contact Celeste Mena Morales for details about dates and times.
Contact: Celeste Mena Morales - cmenamor@uoregon.edu
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Head Start of Lane County is a dual generation early education program serving over 700 low-income families throughout Lane County. The program serves expectant parents and children until kindergarten. Services include high quality education, family support, medical, dental and behavioral health services, and nutrition services.
Make Parenting a Pleasure (English & Spanish)
Who is this for? All caregivers with enrolled Head Start of Lane County children
When: October 2024 - December 2024, February 2025 - April 2025
Location: Head Start of Lane County, 221 B Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Please contact Karla Snell for more information about workshop dates and times.
Contact: Karla Snell, ksnell@hsolc.org
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Make Parenting a Pleasure
Who is this for? Relief Nursery families
When: Jennifer Gerard (English) MPA September 13th-November 1st
Jennifer Gerard (English) MPA November 15th-January 24th
Jennifer Gerard (English) MPA January 14th-April 1st
Christian Mendoza (Spanish) MPA September 13th-November 1st
Christian Mendoza (Spanish) MPA November 15th-January 24th
Christian Mendoza (Spanish) MPA January 29th-March 19th
Location: Relief Nursery, 1720 W 25th Ave Eugene, OR
Facilitator: Jennifer Gerard & Christian Mendoza
https://reliefnursery.org/programs-services/parenting-education/
Contact: chrishe@reliefnursery.org