Family Support Services at Pearl Buck Center

Little Jellies Parent Support and Play Group

Open to the greater Eugene/Springfield Community, Little Jellies offers a safe space for parents and caregivers of children birth through two years to gather weekly. Caregivers are able to make connections and build a support system while their infants and toddlers play and explore in a developmentally appropriate, nurturing space. Refreshments for both children and adults are provided!

Who qualifies? Open to all!

Time: Monday 10 AM -12 PM 

Toddler Class

Supporting Toddlers Through Strength-Based Learning
Our programs focus on each toddler's 2 to 3 years olds unique abilities and interests, using a strength-based approach that builds confidence, curiosity, and independence. Whether during class time or through home visiting, we empower families to nurture their child's growth in a supportive and engaging environment.

Class Time & Home Visiting

• Class Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Home Visiting: At least once a month, guided by each child's strengths and family needs

Through personalized guidance, play-based activities, and positive reinforcement, we help toddlers thrive while strengthening parent-child connections.

Wraparound Services

Wraparound Services are offered to members of the greater Eugene/Springfield community with a qualifying cognitive limitation. Wraparound Services are a strength based, trauma-informed home visiting program where staff work closely with families to identify goals and support the needs of the family. 

Services include:

• Assistance with accessing community resources
• Education and support with common parenting challenges such as potty training and positive behavior management techniques
• ASQ/ASQ-SE Developmental Screenings 
• Prenatal and newborn care support and education
• Assistance with applications and referrals to outside agencies
• Twice weekly respite half-day classroom for toddler age children 
• Assistance with Preschool Promise enrollment for children ages 3-5 years old 

Who qualifies?

• For families with children age zero to six years
• Qualifying disabilities include; intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), mental illness or substance use disorder. 
• Referrals can be made by partner agencies.
• Caregivers can self-refer

Time: Families meet monthly with their home visitor, at a time that meets their needs 

Parent Navigator Services

Parent Navigator Services are offered to caregivers in Lane County who have an open DHS-Child Welfare case. The goal is to assist caregivers with addressing their mandated goals and facilitate case coordination with their caseworker. Using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, Parent Navigators provide caregivers with intensive weekly home visiting services designed to help them feel supported as they navigate an often complex and confusing system. 

Services include: 

• Bonding and attachment work
• Education on child developmental stages and age appropriate play and activities
• ASQ/ASQ-SE screenings for children in home
• Domestic violence prevention and education
• Boundary setting and strategies for sound decision making
• Prenatal and newborn care education
• Child and family nutrition assistance
• Positive behavior support coaching
• Household safety, organization and appointment scheduling coaching
• Budgeting and financial coaching
• Assistance with accessing community resources
• Assistance with referrals, applications and paperwork

Who qualifies?

    Referrals are made through a caseworker

Time

    Families meet weekly with their Parent Navigator, at a time that meets their needs

Parent Education 

Parenting classes are offered periodically and are open to all members of the greater Eugene-Springfield community. Curriculum used includes Circle of Security; Make Parenting a Pleasure; and Nurturing Parenting. Sessions are typically weekly for 10-12 weeks for two hours. 

Who qualifies? Open to all

Time:  none currently scheduled

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For more information on any of Pearl Buck Center's Family Support Programs or to complete a referral/intake please contact: 541-484-4666.