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RESOURCES BY REGION

Resources, Events, Programs and more in Lane County for Springfield Metro

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Baby Clinic

Free drop-in support for postpartum and baby feeding.

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Meet Other Parents

Virtual Parent and Community Cafes

Connect with other parents and caregivers to share experiences, find support, and learn together.

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Find Free or Low-Cost Services & Supplies

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SERVICES & SUPPLIES

The Arc of Lane County

Support, resources, and connections for families raising a child with a disability.

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SERVICES

Relief Nursery (Springfield)

Classes, home visits, advocacy, and family support for families with children from birth to age 5.

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FREE preschool and child care options up to age 5 are available through Head Start and Preschool Promise for eligible families.

Local Events for Families

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SPRINGFIELD METRO

Family Storytime at Springfield Library

Tue. Nov. 3rd, 2026
10:30am

Springfield Public Library

  • 0-6+
  • In English, Spanish and ASL
  • Free
SPRINGFIELD METRO

Family Storytime at Springfield Library

Wed. Nov. 4th, 2026
10:30am

Springfield Public Library

  • 0-6+
  • In English and Spanish
  • Free
SPRINGFIELD METRO

Family Storytime at Springfield Library

Sat. Nov. 7th, 2026
11:00am

Springfield Public Library

  • 0-6+
  • In English and Spanish
  • Free
SPRINGFIELD METRO

Family Storytime at Springfield Library

Tue. Nov. 10th, 2026
10:30am

Springfield Public Library

  • 0-6+
  • In English, Spanish and ASL
  • Free

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CLASSES & GROUPS

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Relief Nursery

  • Springfield, OR
  • Every Friday
    Jan. 29 - April 9, 2027
    1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • In Spanish

Parenting series for families with young children to reduce stress, build confidence, and strengthen bonds.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Parenting Through Change

Options Counseling and Family Services

  • Lane County, OR
  • Every Thursday
    Jan. 14 - March 18, 2027
    10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual

Learn practical parenting tools to support your child's success at home, school, and beyond.

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.

MEETUPS

Baby Clinic

Our Community Birth Center

  • Springfield, OR
  • Every Monday
    12:00pm - 1:30pm

Free drop-in support for postpartum and baby feeding

More Ways to Learn & Grow with Your Kids

Get ready for kindergarten!

Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is free and helps kids and families get ready to start kindergarten! Kids ages 4-6 meet in person with virtual and in person options for parents.

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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

SUPPORTING BLACK CHILDREN

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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