The Family Connection
The Family Connection provides a regional parenting hub where parents can come together, learn effective parenting skills, be introduced to community resources and find support from other parents.
https://thefamilyconnect.org/
Science Works
Science Works Hands-on Museum is an interactive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) museum located in Ashland, Oregon, serving visitors of all ages throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. Founded in 2002 as a private response to a crisis in public science education, Science Works is committed to inspiring wonder and stimulating creative exploration through fun interactive experiences.
https://scienceworksmuseum.org/
YMCA
The YMCA provides a range of opportunities for families, children and teens to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Programs include preschool, afterschool care, swim lessons, youth sports and camps. For more information check with your local YMCA.
https://rvymca.org/ | https://ashlandymca.org/
BASE Southern Oregon
BASE serves to create a welcoming and supportive community where Black people in Southern Oregon feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves when expressing any aspect of their many cultural ethnicities. We are a community platform for connection, collaboration, and prosperity.
https://baseoregon.org/
Family Nurturing Center
The Family Nurturing Center is dedicated to strengthening families and enhancing child development. They offer a variety of programs and services that focus on family safety, well-being, and child development.
https://familynurturingcenter.org/
Jackson County Maternal and Family Child Health Services
The Jackson County Maternal Child Health Program is dedicated to providing services to pregnant women and teens, young children and their families through home visiting programs. Visits focus on linking pregnant women with prenatal care, promoting strong parent-child attachment, and coaching parents on learning activities that foster their child’s development and supporting parents’ role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Rogue Action Center
The Rogue Action Center’s mission is to build organizing infrastructure, leaders, and community power for a just, inclusive, and sustainable Southern Oregon for everyone.
https://www.rogueactioncenter.org/
Rogue Climate
Rogue Climate is an organization that empowers Southern Oregon communities most impacted by climate change, including low-income, rural, youth, seniors, and communities of color, by organizing for clean energy, sustainable jobs, and a healthy environment.
https://rogueclimate.org/
Sanctuary One
Sanctuary One is a Care Farm in the Applegate Valley that provides a refuge for rescued farm animals and pets, and a healing place for people while promoting environmental stewardship. People of all ages have the opportunity to volunteer on this real working farm and learn about mindful, sustainable living, and how farming can be a natural and effective means of healing.
https://sanctuaryone.org/
Southern Oregon Education Service District
SOESD provides essential services and learning supports for students, families, and districts across the region, including childcare for essential workers, emotional and navigational support for families, online learning resources, physical educational materials, instruction for students, a regional Help Desk for technical and learning support, and a myriad of special services for unique student and family needs.
https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/for-parents/
Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD)-Migrant Education/Indian Education
The Migrant Education / ELL / Indian Education program helps school districts create, implement, and maintain programs that provide equitable learning opportunities for all. They develop curricula and teaching strategies that embrace each learner’s unique identity and to help break down barriers that prevent students from succeeding in school.
https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/migrant-ed-ell/
Southern Oregon Success
Southern Oregon Success is a partnership of community organizations committed to the social and emotional wellness of all kids. They have family-friendly programs to help make sure children get a great start in life. For school-age kids who are struggling, they have information and coaching for parents and teachers that can help address behavior issues and make things better.
https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/sors/
Swindells Resource Center
Swindells supports parents and caregivers of children who experience special health, behavioral or developmental needs. They provide resources, parenting coaching, and education to communities throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Their no-cost workshops and classes are offered both virtually and in person.
https://www.helpmegroworegon.org/swindells-resource-center
Talent Maker City
Talent Maker City is a nonprofit organization that works to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning. They offer workshops and programming for people of all ages in their Makerspace facility in downtown Talent, Oregon.
https://www.talentmakercity.org
Unete
Unete strives to empower and enrich the lives of farm workers and immigrants through education, cultural presentations, advocacy, representation in issues that affect their lives, and organizing to defend immigrant rights.
United Way of Jackson County
The United Way of Jackson County mobilizes caring to affect change, with a vision of creating a positive impact on the community. They work to ensure that the services they offer such as education, income support, health, housing, and transportation are easily accessible and meet the needs of the people they serve.
https://unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/