Respite Care Archives - Early Childhood Hub of Lane County

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.

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.

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

The Arc Lane County

What This Organization Does

The Arc Lane County helps parents and caregivers who are raising a child with an intellectual or developmental disability. You can get family support, meet other families, learn new skills, and find help for your child. Programs also include preschool and learning programs for youth.

Families Connected / Familias y Conexión — No Eligibility Requirement
Families Connected is a parent-led program for families raising a child with a disability from birth to age 18. You can get one-on-one help from a trained parent who has raised a child with a disability. They can listen, answer questions, help you find services, and share what they have learned. Families can also join family events, learning groups, and other activities.

Contact
For more information, contact Sina Gilbert, Families Connected Program Manager, 541-343-5256 ext. 124 or Liliana Arciga, Familias en Conexión Program Coordinator, 541-343-5256 ext. 118.

Community Connectors — Must Be Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Eligible
Community Connectors gives one-on-one support to children and youth with developmental disabilities. Each person is matched with a trained support worker. Support can help with daily life skills, build independence, and help people take part in activities at home and in the community. Staff work with each person and family to find support that fits their needs and goals.

Contact
For more information, contact Tommy Archuleta or Shoshanah Adams, Community Connectors’ Associate Directors, or call 541-343-5256 ext. 107.

The CARES Center — No Eligibility Requirement
The CARES Center provides food, clothes, toiletries, and household items to people with disabilities, families raising a child with a disability, and others in the community who need help.
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Delivery: Available for people who have a disability or transportation barriers.*

*Services available to Lane County residents