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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.

Family and Child Health

What This Organization Does

Get support starting in pregnancy or within the first 3 months with your new baby.

Family & Child Health of Lane County offers several family support programs that connect you with a nurse or family support specialist. Depending on your family’s needs, you can receive a one-time visit with a Registered Nurse through Family Connects Oregon. You can also receive ongoing support starting in pregnancy through Nurse-Family Partnership or after your baby is born through Healthy Families Oregon.

Family support teams are here to help you be the best parent you can be!
Pregnancy & Parent Support Resources Request

*Services available to Lane County residents

Relief Nursery

What This Organization Does

Relief Nursery, Inc., supports you and your young children from birth to age 5 through family support, home visits, parent education, and family advocacy.

Most services and supplies are available to families enrolled in Relief Nursery programs. Parent education opportunities may also be available to parents and caregivers in the broader community.

Staff work with you to understand your family’s strengths, needs, and goals. They help you build parenting skills, strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce stress, and support your child’s growth and development.

Services may include home visits, parent education and support, respite childcare, crisis support, child development screenings, and connections to local services for employment, health, mental health, and children’s activities.

The program also offers therapeutic early childhood classrooms and mental health and recovery support for enrolled families.

Relief Nursery has two locations to better serve families:

Eugene Location
1720 West 25th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405
541-343-9706

Robin Jaqua Child and Family Center
850 South 42nd Street
Springfield, OR 97478
541-485-0007

Contact Relief Nursery to learn more or get connected with services.

Contact Relief Nursery

*Services available to Lane County residents.

Early Childhood CARES

What This Organization Does

If you are concerned about your child’s development, Early Childhood CARES can help.

Early Childhood CARES provides free early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County.

​Services are individualized to the unique needs of each child. Your child may receive support with communication, problem solving, motor skills, self care skills, and/or social skills.

Children may receive services and support from early intervention/early childhood special education providers, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, and/or occupational therapists.

Parents and guardians can refer their own child. Childcare providers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and others can also make a referral.

Interpretation Services Available Upon Request

For Spanish, call: 541-346-0742
Text: 541-393-7200

Refer a Child

*Available to Lane County residents

Family Relief Nursery

What This Organization Does

Get support for your family and help your child grow and learn.

Family Relief Nursery offers home visits, parent classes, and services for families with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Staff can help you build parenting skills, lower stress, and create routines that work for your family.

You can get help with diapers, clothing, food, and other basic needs. The program also offers transportation for children, emergency respite care, and connections to local services.

Services are free and may be available in English and Spanish.

To learn more about services contact Family Relief Nursery at 541-942-4835 or email at info@frncg.org. 

Head Start of Lane County

What This Organization Does

Head Start and Early Head Start provide free early childhood education – part day and full day – and family support services for expectant families and children. Services include home visits, health and dental screenings, nutrition support, social‑emotional development, and high‑quality early learning programs.

 

Oregon Community Programs

What This Organization Does

Oregon Community Programs (OCP) supports you and your family through behavioral health, mental health, and family support services.

You can get counseling, therapy, parent education, support groups, and specialized services for foster and kinship caregivers. These services help strengthen family relationships, build parenting skills, and support your child’s social and emotional growth.

Depending on your family’s needs, services may be provided in the office, at home, or in the community.

If you enroll in services, staff can help connect you with other programs and support that may meet your family’s needs.

Programs help you build confidence, reduce stress, and create positive changes at home, at school, and in your community.

Crisis Line: 541-246-2400

To learn more about services call 541-743-4340 or email info@oregoncp.org

*Services available to Lane County residents

 

Parenting Now

What This Organization Does

Parenting Now offers groups, classes, coaching, and home visits to help you build a strong relationship with your child.

You can join parenting groups, discussion groups, parent coaching, and education programs that help you build skills, reduce family stress, and support your child’s growth.

To learn more about services call 541-484-5316 or email info@parentingnow.org. 

*Services available to Lane County residents

Pearl Buck Center

What This Organization Does

Pearl Buck Center supports you through playgroups, toddler learning programs, and home visits for families with young children of all abilities.

You can get guidance and practical help to build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and support your child’s growth.

Home visits and group programs help you learn new skills, connect with other parents and caregivers, and build a strong network of support.

Pearl Buck Center offers personalized support and inclusive programs that help you feel connected and confident as your child grows and learns.

To learn more about services contact Pearl Buck Center at 541-484-4666 or use the Contact Us form

*Services available to Lane County residents

Riverview Center for Growth

What This Organization Does

Riverview Center for Growth provides mental health and behavioral health services for children, youth, and families.

Services include outpatient counseling, mental health assessments, peer support, day treatment classrooms, and in-home behavioral health support.

These services help children and families manage emotional and behavioral challenges, strengthen relationships, and improve well-being.

Staff work with children and caregivers to build skills, reduce stress, and support positive interactions at home and in the community.

The organization also offers parent and caregiver education, including Collaborative Problem Solving. This program helps families understand challenging behaviors, improve communication, and build stronger relationships.

Youth Mental Health Crisis Line: Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 888-989-9990.

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