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Lane County Family Mediation
Family Check-Up Service
Are you the parent of a child, ages 2 to 17?
Are you interested in earning $150 by attending three appointments for a Family
Check-up?
At the third appointment, our professional staff will offer tips that build on your strengths in
communicating more effectively with your child.
Would you enjoy:
• Communicating more calmly and clearly with your child?
• Encouraging positive behaviors in your child on a daily basis?
• Greater success in resolving emotional conflicts with your child?
• Setting effective limits when your child is defiant or disrespectful?
Family Check-up consists of three appointments:
• Meet with our staff to share information about your family.
• Work on tasks with your child in a videotaped session.
• Discuss strengths and areas of possible concern.
This service is available only for members of Trillium Community Health Plan.
Lane County Family Mediation
151 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 360
Eugene, OR 97401
Call (541) 682-3962 (press #2) to schedule an appointment.
www.lanecounty.org/mediation
Funded by Trillium Community Health Plan, a Coordinated Care Organization
Receive parenting support services FREE of charge and up to $90 in gift cards/cash through a study at Oregon Research Institute!
Contact the Success for Children & Families Project, a research study at:Oregon Research Institute, for more information and to find out if you qualify. Call: 541-434-1551
Email: success@ori.org or Visit: www.ori.org/success
Oregon Research Institute is Providing the following opportunity for Parents of young children, Ages 3-7 who have challenging behaviors.
Find out how you can:
Solve challenging problems with your child’s behavior, such as
Disobedience
Aggression and fighting
Tantrums
Prevent future problems before they arise.
Through the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, learn step-by- step solutions that are simple, sensible, and easily adapted to meet a variety of family
situations.
Wanted: Parents of
3-7 year olds
Who Have Challenging Behaviors
Get help through the Success for Children & Families Project
Learn how to improve your child’s behavior and
increase your confidence in parenting through
an award-winning parenting program!
Contact the Success for Children & Families Project, a research study at:Oregon Research Institute, for more information and to find out if you qualify. Call: 541-434-1551
Email: success@ori.org or Visit: www.ori.org/success
If you are in need of Food, here are some local and non/local area food box/food resources:
| EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD AREA
Organization |
Days/Hours of Operation | Service Criteria |
| Anita
Caring Individual (541)688-6067 |
Call Any Time | Has food available off and on to give to people that she has gotten from businesses in the area. People can call her directly. |
| Bethel Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY 4445 Royal Ave, Eugene (541)688-9085 |
2nd & 4th Sat
9:30am-12pm |
All participants go to the check-desk and complete necessary paperwork. Participants may participate up to several times per year. |
| Catholic Community Services
FOOD PANTRY 1025 G St, Springfield (541)345-3628 |
W/F/Sat
9am-1pm |
|
| Catholic Community Services Food Box Distribution
FOOD PANTRY 1095 W 7th Ave Eugene (541)345-3628 |
M/W/F
9am-1pm |
Provides food boxes (1 per month) to low-income residents or homeless, all ages, in Eugene area. Spanish and Russian. Wheelchair accessible.
Bus Route: 41 |
| City of Destiny Church
2065 Centennial Blvd. Springfield (541)746-6432 |
T/Th
10am-12pm |
Ask about their “bread ministry,” the Dream Center/MetroNet Ministries |
| Community Sharing Program Emergency Services
1340 Birch Ave Cottage Grove (541)942-2176 www.communitysharing.org |
M-F
11am-3:30pm |
Provides food boxes to low-income residents, all ages, of South Lane County. Wheelchair accessible. English and Spanish.
Bus Route: LTD 83, South Lane Wheels Route |
| Crossfire Ministries
FOOD PANTRY 942 28th Street Springfield (541)731-4267 (Trigger) (541)686-5433 (Church) |
Thursdays
1pm-6pm |
Food boxes through Food for Lane County
Contact Trigger, but if she is not available, the church can be called. |
| Emerald Bible Fellowship
1855 Cal Young Rd (541)485-2301 |
M-Th
9am-3pm |
Provides nonperishable food supplies to meet the basic needs of people both inside and outside of the church family. |
| Eugene Christian Fellowship-Daily Bread
FOOD PANTRY 89780 N Game farm Rd. Eugene, 97408 (541)344-3380 www.ecf.org |
T/Th
1pm-4pm |
Provides food boxes for all ages. Member Agency of Food for Lane County, call to find your location: (541)343-2822.
Spanish by arrangement. Wheelchair accessible. Bus Route: 12 closest bus access; Coburg Rd and N Game farm |
| Faith Center – Eugene
FOOD PANTRY Food Pantry 1410 W 13th Ave, Eugene (541)686-9244 |
2nd & 4th Thursdays
2pm-6pm
|
EFC partners w/Food for Lane County. Food pantry located in S parking lot. Note: In Nov & Dec ea year, the pantry is open the 2nd & 3rd week of the month due to the holidays.) |
| Fish
FOOD PANTRY 440 Maxwell Rd Eugene (541)689-9750 |
M-F
9:30am-2:30pm by phone |
Call to request food assistance between 9:30am-2:30pm. Pick up ONLY between 2:00pm-3:00pm. English, minimum Spanish.
Bus Route: River Rd |
| Florence Food Share
FOOD PANTRY 2190 Spruce St. Florence (541)997-9110 www.florencefoodshare.org |
M-F 9:30am-1pm
& M/W 4pm-6pm |
Food boxes available to residents of all ages in Mapleton School District, Florence, Westlake, Dune City and travelers whose income is under federal poverty level. Wheelchair accessible.
Bus Route: Rhody Express |
| Larry Collins Memorial Pantry
FOOD PANTRY 255 Maxwell, Eugene (541)688-2027 |
2nd & 4th Saturdays
10am-12pm |
All participants must live in the 97404 zip code area, as well as bring proof of address to participate. |
| Salvation Army- Family Services – Springfield
FOOD PANTRY 1275 Mill St, Springfield (541)747-6229 |
T/Th
10am-12pm |
Provides food boxes to low-income residents, all ages, of Low Pass Mountain, Cheshire, and parts of Lawrence Rd. Spanish by arrangement. Wheelchair accessible. |
| Salvation Army- Family Services –Eugene
FOOD PANTRY 640 W 7th, Eugene (541)343-3328 |
Walk-ins Th 9am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, Fri 9am-12pm | Salvation Army emergency services are designed to assist distressed persons in a variety of emergencies. |
| St John Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY 2537 Game Farm Rd, Springfield (541)746-3322 |
2nd & 4th Saturdays
9am-12pm |
|
| St. Matthews Episcopal Church – Food Distribution
FOOD PANTRY 4110 River Rd, Eugene 541-689-4010 |
Last Saturday
of the Month Only 10:00am-11:30am |
Organic Food Pantry in partnership w/Food for Lane County providing residents in the Santa Clara area ONLY with emergency food needs.
Bring proof of address & bags for groceries. |
| St. Vincent de Paul
FOOD PANTRY 456 Hwy 99 N, Eugene (541)343-2822 |
Tu/W/F
10am-2pm |
Provides food box for those in service area.
Call to verify the location which will best meet your needs. |
| OUT OF TOWN AREAS
Organization |
Days/Hours of Operation | Service Criteria |
| Coburg Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY 3295 Pearl St, Coburg (541)434-6404 |
2nd & 4th Mon
2:00pm-6:00pm |
|
| Community Food Creswell
FOOD PANTRY 364 Cobalt Lane, Creswell (541)895-8864 |
Thursday
12pm-3pm |
|
| Community Sharing
FOOD PANTRY 1340 Birch, Cottage Grove (541)942-2176 |
M-F
11:00am-3:30pm |
Meet income requirements/guide lines. Need ID, SS#, proof of income.
Box once a month, 4 emergency boxes per year. M-W, clothing & housewares Also: vouchers for laundry & showers |
| Dexter Food Pantry
St. Henry FOOD PANTRY 38925 Dexter Rd, Dexter (541)937-4229 |
1st & 3rd Tues 2pm-6pm |
Proof of address only – Food, produce & clothes |
| Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY 210 E. 6th Junction City (541)998-3992
|
Tu/W/Th
9am-11am Thursday 6pm-8pm |
|
| Food Pantry
“Love Project” 88149 Territorial, Veneta (541)935-4554 x 104 |
M/W/F
10am-11:30am 12:30pm-2pm |
Proof of address
1x month all food – walk through with volunteer 1x week bread & veggies 4 emergency boxes yearly |
| Food Pantry Crow/Applegate
25735 Crow Rd, Crow (541)935-1331 |
2nd & 4th Thurs
10am-2pm 4th Wed 12pm-1pm |
|
| God’s Food Box
Alvadore Christian Church FOOD PANTRY 27373 8th St, Alvadore (541)688.8884 |
4th Thursday
12pm-4pm |
At Alvadore Christian Church |
| God’s Storehouse
FOOD PANTRY 180 Smith St, Harrisburg (541)995-8403 |
Tu & Thursday 9am-5pm | |
| Goldson’s Grange
FOOD PANTRY 23479 Hwy 36, Cheshire (541)998-1539 |
3rd Thursday
12:00pm-4:00pm |
Phone not in service |
| Helping Hand
FOOD PANTRY 92170 Marcola Rd, Marcola (541)933-2008 |
2nd Tues
10am-12pm |
|
| Junction City Local Aid
FOOD PANTRY 210 E 6th Ave, Junction City (541)998-3992 |
Tu – Th
9am-12:45pm |
Provides food to residents of Junction City Sch Dist who meet income guidelines of USDA food distribution program. Spanish by arrangement. Wheelchair accessible. |
| Leaburg Comm Cupboard
FOOD PANTRY 45061 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg (541)896-3857 |
4th Friday
2pm-4pm |
Fill out application- proof of address
(Volunteers walk through with them) |
| Love Project
25035 W. Broadway, Veneta (541)935-4555 ext 104 |
M/W/F
10am-11:30am, 12:30pm-2:00pm |
Food boxes for residents in need, all ages, in Veneta, Elmira, and surrounding area. (Located behind DariMart on Territorial Rd) |
| Lowel
FOOD PANTRY 4 E Lakeview St, Lowell (541)603-5043 |
1st & 3rd Fri
2pm-4pm 2nd & 4th Tues 2pm – 4pm |
Friday – Food box
Tuesday – Bread & produce Show address only |
| McKenzie Food Pantry
51187 Blue River Dr, Blue River (541)822-3249 |
4th Tuesday
4:00pm-6:30 pm |
|
| Oakridge
FOOD PANTRY 476774 School St, Oakridge (541)782-2192 |
Tues & Thurs
9am-11am 1130am-1pm |
|
| Triangle Lake Food Box
FOOD PANTRY 20280 Blachly Grange Rd Triangle Lake (541)925-3090 |
Every Friday after
3rd Thursday 11am-2pm |
“meet income eligibility” can return every month |
FOR: Parents of 3-7 Year Olds
Do you struggle with your child’s… Disobedience? Hitting? Fighting? Tantrums?
Learn how to improve your child’s behavior and increase your confidence in parenting through an
award-winning parenting program!
FREE of charge &
up to $90 in gift cards/cash
Contact the Success for Children & Families Project, a research study at
Oregon Research Institute, for more information and to find out if you qualify.
Call: 541-434-1551
Email: success@ori.org
Visit: www.ori.org/success
Oregon Research Institute
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January 2014 Counselor’s Corner
Welcome back Meadow View and Malabon families. School will be starting soon, January 6, 2014, and there are many things in store in the upcoming weeks of the counseling program. I will be starting small group counseling, including friendship, social skills, family, and grief groups. I will be sending home permissions the first two weeks of school, and then will start after that. If you feel your child needs a small group, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
January is probably a good time to reiterate the counseling resources in the community as well. We have several counseling agencies and counselors in the community that offer individual, family, and group counseling for many different topics. Some of the topics counselors can help parents and children with are: Changes in families such as divorce/remarriage, and other family changes, abuse, alcoholism and other drugs, grief, depression, and supporting your child with ADHD, Autism, and social skills.
Up above, if you click on the COUNSELING RESOURCES TAB, it lists many counseling resources in the area, and other resources as well. Just click on one to see all the resources. Donna Butera is our Family Resource liason for the Bethel School district. She can help with resources your family might need. Her main base is at Malabon School and her phone number is: 541-461-6424 ext. 2543.
Peer Mediation:
Peer mediation at Malabon has been in full swing since the middle of November, and going strong. If your child needs help on the playground at Malabon, and they are in 1st- 3rd grade, they can ask a peer mediator to help them solve the problem. Peer mediators work in pairs, to help the 1st- 3rd grade students solve problems, usually on the playground.
Peer mediation at Meadow View was put on hold because of the snow storm, and is scheduled for the first week back to school, on Thursday, Jan. 9 and 10. If your child has been chosen to peer mediate, please make sure their permission is turned in before Thursday, so they can attend. If your child needs a new permission, have them ask me for one, and I can get them a new one. I am so excited to get this going at Meadow View.
Classroom Guidance:
2013 Winter Holiday Resources
Other resources may be available. Call 211 or visit www.211info.org
HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES
Bethel Food Pantry
December distribution dates are Dec. 14th and 21st. Other months will be the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Vincent De Paul Holiday Food Boxes
For distribution information call this number, 541-689-6747
Food for Lane County
Regular food box distribution. Call office for nearest location and times, 541-343-2822
HOLIDAY MEAL SITES
Whiteaker Thanksgiving Dinner
WHEN: Thursday, November 28th, 2013
WHERE: Whiteaker Community Head Start Center, 21 North Grand Avenue, Eugene
TIME: Dinner 11 to 3pm Give-Away takes place between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm
This is much more than a free dinner. It is a day of community warmth and sharing. It is a day our community comes together to share respect and support for each other. It is pleasing to see the smiles of the many grateful people as they receive a delicious dinner and free, much needed, sleeping bags, blankets, shelter materials, toiletries, and clothes.
Christmas Coffee
On Christmas Day, homeless persons and volunteers will gather together from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Catholic Community Services (CCS) Eugene community service center for simple food, practical gifts, Christmas carols, and a warm and welcoming place to be on Christmas Day. All are welcome. Catholic Community Services Eugene Community Service Center 1464 West 6th Avenue . Eugene, OR . 97402
Peterson Barn’s Breakfast With Santa
WHEN: Saturday December. 7th
TIME: 9:30 to 10:30
$5.00 preregistration is required. Scholarships are available.
Contact 541-682-5521
HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAMS
Toys for Tots — Eugene-Springfield
This year’s distribution dates are December 14th and 15th, 2013.
Tickets will be issued out December 13th, 2013 at 3106 Pierce Parkway for the Eugene/Springfield distribution. This year’s distribution for tickets and gifts will be held at 3106 Pierce Parkway in Springfield. You can get in line and receive a ticket on December 13 after 3:00 PM (outside the Reserve Centers’ gate) and come back as per the number you received on the 14th or 15th. Expect to wait in line 2-4 hours or longer the day of distribution.
Gift distribution will be from 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday , December 14th and 8:00am – 6:00pm on Sunday, December 15th.
Documentation needed for Adults:
Picture ID (examples include: Driver license, ID card, Passport etc.) In lieu of photo ID, 2 pieces of documentation showing residency in Lane County (examples include utility bills, Oregon Medical Plan docs, etc.) Information needed: SSN and date of birth
Documentation for children (examples include: SSN card, Oregon Medical Plan, Birth Certificate, custody papers, etc.) Information needed: child’s age and date of birth
The cut off age for children receiving toys is age 13. If the child is older than 13, they are not allowed to receive toys through this distribution. Exceptions will be made in the case of developmental disabilities, in which case documentation is needed to show the developmental age accordingly.
Salvation Army in Eugene and Springfield “Tree of Joy” program
You can only access this program OR Toys for Tots, not both. You need to bring ID for all family members. Children need documentation of their birthdate. Bring proof of income. Income limits are generous; no one has been turned away yet to date. Bring a recent piece of document mail. Program is for kids ages 15 and younger. Gifts are chosen from a list. Food boxes also provided. Applications accepted from November 1st– 29th.
Eugene 640 W 7th St 541-343-3328 M-TH 9-11:30 and 1-3 pm
Friday 9-12
Foster parents can also visit the Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (FAAPA) of Lane County website at www.faaapalane.org
Revised 10/2013
Counselor’s Corner October/November:
Hello, and Welcome Back to another great school year. I am getting off to a late start in getting messages posted, as I am busy with my new position at Malabon Elementary School, as well as continuing on at Meadow View. I love my new school, and everyone, staff, students, and parents have made me feel welcome. Thanks!
The MV Monster Mash and the Malabon Harvest Celebration were both a great success! Way to go PTO and volunteer parents and students, and to everyone who attended. We couldn’t have done it without everyone working together!
Peer Mediation:
Soon, our peer mediators will be getting trained for the 2013-14 school year. Malabon’s peer mediator training is on October 1st and 4th, and mediators will be chosen soon. Meadow View’s peer mediators will be trained in early to mid December.
Classroom Guidance:
Kindergarten through 3rd grades are learning about skills for learning. Fourth and Fifth graders are learning about respect, starting conversations and keeping them going, and joining in group activities. Fifth graders at Meadow View are also reviewing the 3 R’s of Bullying: how to recognize, report, and refuse bullying. They are also learning about the difference between face to face and behind the back bullying.
Until next time,
Sincerely,
Mrs. Foytek,
MV and Malabon Counselor