Foster And Adoptive Parent Association

Oregon Family Support Network - A family run organization with the mission of "Families supporting families throughout Oregon, who have children and adolescents with mental, emotional, behavioral, or related disorders."  Services Include: Family Support groups, family fun activities, peer support and coaching, training and advocacy, education and outreach, warm-line, referrals and newsletter. Youth programs include Youth Peer Support Groups and Youth Leadership Committee.
Call 541-342-2876 for more information or to receive our monthly
newsletter. 

CASA Clothes Closet. 174 Deadmond Ferry Road Springfield, Monday -Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM. Come down, no need to call first!

West Eugene Family Center Clothes Closet- Clothes, shoes and various articles for foster kids. You can call the SSAs and arrange a time to come by, or just stop by and ask for us at reception. Call 541-686-7722 to speak to one of the SSA's: Libby Forsberg at ext. 272, Dan Plaster at ext. 242 or Twyla Pew at ext. 301.

Netlink Child Welfare Partnership

Foster Parent College (credits available thru Chris Sterling)

Head Start - 541-747-2425

The Relief Nursery Inc. - 541-343-9706

A Caring Place - Located at the First Congregational Church on the corner of 23rd and Harris - free respite childcare for foster children aged 6mo to 6 yrs  - For more information, contact Sandy Angerbauer (Child Welfare contact person) at 541-686-7722 ext. 328 or your caseworker.

Oregon State Parks - A free Annual Pass for certified relative and foster care providers is available if you go to any state park office with a original (not a copy) Certificate of Approval (foster license must also be current).  Also, certified relative and foster care providers have discounted rates when reserving overnight campsites at state parks. A discounted reservation fee of $6.00 is available when calling Reservations Northwest at 1-800-452-5687.  Certificate of Approval and the foster child must be with the certified relative or foster care provider when using the state park for overnight camping. If you will be going to a state park and taking a camping site on a 1st come, 1st served basis, remember to bring your certificate with you. These benefits apply only to Oregon State Parks; other county or municipal parks may not have the same benefits.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - Free Fishing and Shellfish Licenses - Foster children 14 year and older are eligible.  Please contact Kari Hughes at 541-349-4472 for more information.

Oregon PTI - The statewide parent training and information center serving parents of children with disabilities (ages 0-26) in the special education system.  For more information call the statewide special education helpline at 888-891-6784 Mon-Fri. 9a - 3p or contactLeah Skipworth, Capitol and Mid-Willamette Regional Trainer at the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center at lskipworth@orpti.org or 541-791-4415.

Ophelia’s  Place - A resource & support center for girls ages 10-18. It is their goal to empower young women to make healthy, informed decisions about their many important life choices. They offer support groups, a positive environment for girls, resource information, and a listening ear for any concerns or questions girls may have. Drop-in hours for girls are Monday—Friday, 3– 6 PM.  Girls of all ages are welcome.  Examples of workshops and events offered by Ophelia’s Place include: