Family Resources

Early Intervention For children birth-3 years 541-312-1947

Early Childhood Special Education For children 3-5 years 541-312-1948

For children who may need further developmental screenings, evaluations, and services. These assessments and services may cover developmental areas such as motor, speech and language, social, vision, hearing, and cognitive. Consultation may be provided for children birth to kindergarten to determine eligibility for special education services. Services are free to eligible families. If you receive a referral the agency will contact you with 3-4 weeks after the screening. Please call agency after 4 weeks if not contacted.

Head Start (NeighborImpact) 541-548-2380 ext 127  www.neighborimpact.org/headstart.html

Free family support program serving low income/high need families in Deschutes and Crook Counties. Provides home visits, early childhood preschool programs, family activities, parent training, and health and nutrition services. An application is necessary to determine eligibility. Parents should contact agency directly.

Deschutes County Public Library 541-617-7099 www.deschuteslibrary.org

The library has various reading and story time programs for children of all ages in Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters and La Pine.

Crook County Public Library 541-447-7978 www.crook lib.org

Jefferson county public library 541-475-3351 www.jcld.org

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

Deschutes County 541-322-7400

Crook County 541-447-5165

Jefferson County 541-475-4456

Nutrition program that focuses on the nutritional needs of pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under age five years. The program offers food vouchers for nutritious foods for those who qualify. Also breastfeeding support, nutrition education and other classes are offered throughout the year.

Shots for Tots (Deschutes County Health Department) Birth – 18 years 541-322-7400

Immunization clinics for children at various locations throughout Deschutes County. Call for the nearest location. Immunizations can also be made at your local School Based Health Centers.

Deschutes County Health Department 541-722-7400

Crook County Health Department 541-447-5165

Jefferson County Health Department 541-475-4456

FAN (Family Access Network)

www.familyaccessnetwork.org Bend 541-693-2226

Redmond 541-693-5732

La Pine 541-693-5730

Provides children and families access to health and other support services through Family Advocates working in the public schools and early childhood sites. FAN Advocates provide information, referrals and access to services in the following four areas: connections to community, health and mental health services, positive youth development and parent and family training.

School Based Health Centers Ensworth Elementary Bend 541-693-2222

Lynch Elementary Redmond 541-504-3589

La Pine Community Center 541-536-0400

Sisters High School 541-549-3183

Crook County 541-323-4272

School-Based Health Centers offer well-child exams, immunizations, developmental screenings, sick visits, OHP application assistance and behavioral health services to all children birth to age 20 in each respective school district. Services are billed to OHP or insurance and balances are sliding scale based on income. Inability to pay is never a barrier to service.

Mosaic Medical

www.mosaicmedical.org Bend 541-383-3005

Prineville 541-447-0707

Madras 541-475-7800

Comprehensive primary care services for your family including acute care, preventative care, chronic disease management, women’s health – including OB in Madras and Prineville. They accept most insurance plans including Medicare and OHP. Discounts available to those who qualify – no one if turned away for inability to pay. Professional, compassionate, bilingual staff.

Bend Memorial Clinic

www.bendmemorialclinic.com

Bend 541-550-4411

Redmond 541-322-3500

The Pediatrics Department provides comprehensive care for kids of all ages – from newborns to adolescents.

COPA (Central Oregon Pediatric Associates)

www.copakids.com

Bend\Redmond            541- 389-6313

COPA provides comprehensive pediatric care for children and adolescents.  All doctors are board certified pediatricians, and they also have specialists on staff.  COPA is open 365 days a year and has a 24/7 nurse line for patients.

Car Seat Assistance

www.childsafetyseat.org

Bend: Last Wednesday of each month 10 am to 1 pm 541-322-6300

Redmond: 1st Thursday of each month 10 am to 1 pm 541-504-5000 (By appt only: 3rd Thursday of the month from 4 pm to 6 pm- call to make an appt)

Prineville: 3rd Wednesday of each month 3 pm to 6 pm 541-447-5011

Madras: 3rd Thursday of each month 11 am to 1 pm 541-475-7274

Central Oregon Regional Programs 541-693-5700

Provides complete hearing tests for children birth through 5 years. Services are free to eligible families. If you receive a referral, you will need to call and make an appointment.

Contact your insurance provider for local dentists.

OHP Providers

ODS 1-877-277-7280

Willamette Dental Group 1-800-460-7644

Advantage Dental Group 1-866-268-9615

Capital Dental Care 1-800-525-6800

www.oregon.gov/OHA/healthplan/clients/main.shtml

For a vision exam contact your insurance provider.

InfantSee

www.oregon.gov/OHA/healthplan/clients/main.shtml

Family Resource Center 541-389-5468 www.frconline.org

Offers a variety of parenting classes for children birth – 18 years old. Scholarships are available to cover the cost for those who qualify. Meals and childcare often provided. They also have a free lending library that offers a variety of current books that cover topics such as child development, parenting, ADD, coping with divorce and more.

Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery Birth – 4 years 541-322-6820   www.mountainstarfamily.org

Prevention program for children and families who are experiencing high amounts of stress. Services include parent education, home visits, assessments and therapeutic classrooms for children and families. Services are free to eligible families.

Kids Center Birth – 18 years 541-383-5958 www.kidscenter.info

Provides medical evaluations, child-friendly interviews and therapy treatment for children who have been sexually, physically or emotionally abused, neglected or are witnesses of violence. Alleged abuse must be reported to local law enforcement or Department of Human Services-Child Welfare before services can be accessed. For questions about preventing and stopping child abuse call the KIDS Center.

Deschutes County Mental Health 541-322-7500

Services include child assessments, parent guidance, play therapy and treatment that focus on positive parent/child relationships. These services are appropriate for children who seem withdrawn, aggressive and/or have chronic sleep problems. Services are provided on a sliding scale.

Crook County Mental Health 541-447-7441

Jefferson County Mental Health 541-475-6575

Bend Park and Recreation District 541-389-7275 www.bendparksandrec.org

Over 770 different recreation programs annually for ages ranging form 18 month to senior adult. Programs include: sports, outdoor, youth enrichment/childcare, adult enrichment, special recreation, swimming, Bend Senior Center and inclusive programs.

Redmond Park and Recreation District 541-977-4859 www.raprd.org

Offers recreation programs for all ages in the greater Redmond area. These programs include youth and adult sports, before and after school programs, Red Cross classes, art classes, swim lessons and many others.

La Pine Parks and Recreation District 541-536-2223 www.lapineparks.org

Crook County Park and Recreation District  541-447-1209 www.ccprd.org

Crook County Kids Club 541-447-7661 www.crookcountykids.org

Child Care Resources (Project of NeighborImpact): 541-548-2380 www.neighborimpact.org/ccr.html

Provides resource and referral services for choosing quality childcare. Can advise on childcare issues, e.g., Adult and Family Services payment issues and state requirements.

Saving Grace www.saving-grace.org

Hotline 541-389-7021 or 1-866-504-8992

Bend 541-382-9277

Redmond 541-504-2550

Sisters 541-549-1210

Prineville 541-416-2114

Madras 541-475-1880

Provides comprehensive services to promote the value of living life free from violence. Services are designed to help survivors of abuse regain control of their lives, start the healing process, develop positive self-esteem and break the cycle of violence so that any future abuse can be prevented. Support groups also offered.

Latino Community Association 541-382-4366 www.latca.org

A connecting point for our immigrant community to ask questions, have letters translated, get help making phone calls (interpretation) negotiating payment plans (advocacy). They help families pay their bills, file their taxes, work through legal issues, find work, improve their English and connect to new opportunities.

Department of Human Services www.oregon.gov/dhs

Bend 541-388-6010

Redmond 541-548-5547

Prineville 541-447-3851

La Pine 541-536-2223

Madras 541-475-6131

Provides food benefits, medical programs, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), work assistance, and assistance with emergencies, cash, and payment of childcare costs. Call for more information and eligibility.

Hospice of Bend-La Pine 541-383-3910 www.hospicecenterbend.org

Provides support and education for adults and children who have suffered a significant loss. Services include nursing care, home health aid, medical supplies, a resource library, and bereavement services and support groups, including the Children’s Bereavement Support Group. Call for more information and support groups.

Hospice of Redmond 541-548-7483 www.redmondhospice.org

American Red Cross – Oregon Mountain River Chapter 541-382-2142  www.mountainriver.redcross.org

Provides immediate temporary assistance of food, clothing and shelter to victims of natural or human caused disasters such as fire, flood, tornado and earthquakes. Provides community education about communicable disease prevention, water safety, and other safety subjects. Provides urgent communication services for members of the Armed forces and their families.

Kemple Dental Services (5 to 18 years) 541-617-1653

Community supported clinic providing dental care for children living in Deschutes County. School age only and must have a FAN referral from school site. Call your local school for a FAN representative.

Healthy Families of the High Desert (Newborns) 541-749-2133

One time welcome home visits for all families with newborns in Deschutes County. Weekly home visits for eligible families providing support, parent education, resources and information on child development. Parents receive the latest information and research on how babies’ brains develop and the critical role parents play in supporting and nourishing healthy development.