Resource Center
Information for adopting abused children so they may live productive and fullfilling lives!
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LANE COUNTY ADOPTION RESOURCES
- Foster And Adoptive Parent Association of Lane County (FAAPA)
Adoption/Fostering Training, Newsletters, Events and more in Lane County Oregon
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COMMUNITY EVENTS(LANE COUNTY)
- Camps
Listings and Contacts of Local Camps For All Ages and Abilities
- City of Eugene Events Calendar
City of Eugene Family Oriented Events Calendar
- Eugene/Lane County Community Calendars
AFFEC; Parenting Resources, Online Forums, Community Events (Lane County),
Education and Family Support Topics
- Foster & Adoptive Parent Association of Lane County
Calendar of Events Website
- Jefferson Public Radio Community Calendar
"Community events taking place in Southern Oregon and Northern California"
- KLCC Radio Eugene
Calendar of Events for the Eugene/Springfield and Surrounding Area
- KVAL CBS 13 Community Calendar
Community Calender for the KVAL TV Viewing Area
- Recreation Activities
Listing of Community Activity Centers and Contact information
- River Road Park & Recreation District Home Page
Community News, Event Schedules and Recreation Opportunities for the Whole Family
- Science Factory Camp Calendar
"Science Adventure Camps offer children the chance to experience hands-on learning"
- Springfield Public Library
Programs/Events for Kids in the Springfield Or. Area
- Springfield Public Library
Programs/Events for Teens in the Springfield Or. Area
- Willamalane Park & Recreation District
Willamalane Website Home Page
- Willamalane Park & Recreation District
Willamalane Website Programs for Preschoolers (Ages Birth-5)
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EDUCATION
- Non-traditional Schools
Listing of Online Schools and links for "Non-Brick and Mortar" Settings
- Online Training for Parents and Adopted Children
AFFEC; Links to Online Parenting Classes
- Financial Aid for Foster Youth: Grants and Scholarships
Information about College Financial Assistance for Foster or Former Foster Teens
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FAMILY SUPPORT
- Lane County Family Resource Centers
The Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are located in schools in both rural and urban areas of Lane County. They offer a variety of activities that are flexible enough to meet the needs of the communities in which they are located yet are required to have minimum criteria to build in consistency across the county.
- NACAC Adoption Advocacy Toolbox
"NACAC, with funding from Jockey International, is proud to offer a new resource for anyone who wants to advocate for adoption"
- Obtaining Background Information on Your Prospective Adopted Child
Information from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center
Training Calendars, Support Services and Lending Library
- Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) Resources
Online Resources, Books and Tax Tips
Autism Support Contacts
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Phone |
| Autism Support Group
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church 13th and Pearl , Eugene
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(541)689-2228 (Cheryl Nel-Applegate)
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| GF/CF/SCD Support Group
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Bridgeway House 708 W 10th
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(541)345-0805
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| Parent Support Group
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Bridgeway House 708 W 10th
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(541)345-0805
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| Sibling Support Group
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Bridgeway House 708 W 10th
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(541)345-0805
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| Support Group for Family Members of Teens and Adults with Autism/Aspergers Syndrome
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541 Willamette St., Eugene
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(541)689-2327 OR ARC of Lane County (541)343-5256
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| Autism Training and Support
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1355 River Road 97404
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(541)689-2327 -Dawn Stalhberg - stalhberg@autismtraining.com
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| Kid's Night In
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Bridgeway House 708 W 10th
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(541)345-0805
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| EC CARES
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299 E 18th Ave 97401
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(541)346-2578
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| Kind Tree Summer Autism Camp/Retreat
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Baker Boy Scout Camp, Siltcoos Lake
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(541)521-7208 -Tim
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| Autism Training and Support, Inc
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541 Willamette St, Eugene
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(541)689-2327
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| Oregon Family Support Network
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(541)342-2876 -Lisa Moody
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| Lane County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
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(541)946-1826 -Andrea Baum
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- Children's Disability Levels
This is a Word Document Describing Levels OF Disabilities and Their Definitions
- Honoring and Maintaining Sibling Connections
This Page Describes The Benefits of Maintaining Sibling Connections
- Online Counseling with Lyn Marx, MS, LPC
Lyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working in the field of
counseling for over 20 years
- National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice & Permanency Planning
The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning and the Child Welfare League of America host a series of teleconferences for state program managers in foster care and adoption. These calls provide information on topics of interest in child welfare to state agencies.
- Reading List Suggestions for Adoptive Parents
A List of Book Titles and a Brief Description of Their Content
- Support Groups
Listing of Support Groups Around the Eugene area and Throughout Oregon
