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RESOURCES BY REGION

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

Discover free and low‑cost resources, events and programs near you!

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Baby Connection

Weekly drop-in group for parents of babies under 12 months to get feeding support and connect with others.

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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

Wed. Sep. 23rd, 2026
10:30am

Springfield Public Library

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

Family Storytime at Springfield Library

Sat. Sep. 26th, 2026
11:00am

Springfield Public Library

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

The Arc of Lane County Carnival…

Sat. Sep. 26th, 2026
1:00pm

The Arc Park

  • 0-6+
  • Free
SPRINGFIELD METRO

Family Storytime at Springfield Library

Tue. Sep. 29th, 2026
10:30am

Springfield Public Library

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

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CLASSES & GROUPS

Parenting Connection: Talk It Up: Connecting Through Feelings

Parenting Now

  • Springfield, OR
  • Saturday
    Sept. 26, 2026
    10:30am - 12:00pm

Parenting support, play, and literacy activities to help you build a stronger connection with your child.

CLASSES & GROUPS

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Relief Nursery (Springfield)

  • Springfield, OR
  • Every Friday
    Jan. 29 - April 9, 2026
    1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • In Spanish

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

CLASSES & GROUPS

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Relief Nursery (Springfield)

  • Springfield, OR
  • Every Friday
    Jan. 15 - March 9, 2027
    10:00am - 11:30am

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

CLASSES & GROUPS

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Relief Nursery (Springfield)

  • Springfield, OR
  • Every Wednesday
    Sept. 16 - Dec. 2, 2026
    5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • In Spanish

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

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

Support Through the Fourth Trimester

PARENTING TIPS

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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