Family Support and Connections

Being a parent can sometimes be stressful, and all families can use a little help from time to time. Family Support and Connections offers free, voluntary services to help reduce that stress. You decide what kind of care is right for your family. A Family Advocate from your community will help you get services that meet your needs.

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Family Advocates

A Family Advocate may help your family with resources:

  • Access to food, clothing, diapers, baby items, and furniture
  • Connection to housing resources
  • Family and relationship health, safety, and well-being resources
  • Parenting support, parenting education, childcare, and family activities
  • Connection to employment and education assistance
  • Other assistance, such as self-care and recreation, life skills, and legal support.
  • Connection to healthcare, substance dependency, and mental health treatment and resources

Who is eligible:

  • There is at least one child under age 18 living in the home
  • The family meets income guidelines
  • The family is not enrolled in active Child Welfare services

For more information, please contact Relief Nursery’s Family Support and Connections Coordinator Shaunacy H. at 541.485.0007 ext. 228

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