“Welcome, Baby!”
Douglas County
Community Baby Shower
Join us for our sixth annual “Welcome, Baby!” Community Baby Shower! The HCCSO team and our Perinatal Task Force partners are pleased to welcome new families who are expecting or have recently had a baby to this hybrid event.
The purpose of this event is to connect families with resources, trustworthy information, other local families, and community support, and of course, to have FUN! Whether you’re a parent, mother, father, partner, expecting, or already adapting to your new life with a baby, the Community Baby Shower is an excellent place to get to know the local resources available for Southern Oregon families.
Saturday, April 22:
In-Person Event
This open house, drop-in style, event will feature 20+ booths with care providers who will provide information on resources for basic needs, breastfeeding, infant CPR, infant massage, car seat installation and MORE! Spanish interpretation is available at the event.
Huele A Tacos will be onsite, providing delicious food for purchase. Come dressed ready for a complimentary family photo by Blush Rose Photobooth! Additionally, we will be hosting an hourly drawing to give gifts that support parents and infants in Southern Oregon.
We will see you in Douglas County at Roseburg High School between 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM!
Monday – Friday, April 17 – 22:
Virtual Event
The events below are a sample schedule. Stay tuned for updates.
The virtual programming will feature posts with helpful information about pregnancy and parenthood, local resources, and the opportunity to win prizes! There will be engaging posts Monday through Friday including interviews and demonstrations so you can enjoy the information from the comfort of home. Posts will be in both English and Spanish.
Join us on our Facebook page and our Instagram account.
Monday, April 17: TBD
Join us for Day 1 of the Fall Welcome Baby Shower! Enter to win prizes and get educational tidbits throughout the day on our Facebook page!
10:30am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!
Post Topics Include:
- TBD
Tuesday, April 18: TBD
10:30am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!
Post Topics Include:
- TBD
Wednesday, April 19: TBD
10:30am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!
Post Topics Include:
- TBD
Thursday, April 20: TBD
One more day to go, don’t change that channel!
10:30am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!
Post Topics Include:
- TBD
Friday, April 21: TBD
10:30am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!
Post Topics Include:
- TBD
Monday, April 24: Virtual Prize Announcement!
Thank you for celebrating with us! Join us today on Facebook as we announce the prize winner from our Virtual Welcome Baby Shower, and answer any looming questions from Saturday on the demonstrations and interviews.
So no matter where you are in Oregon, you can experience this super fun community baby shower!
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🥳You are invited to the “Stand in the Gap” event on April 1st, for an interactive art installation and resource fair. Open anytime between 9am and 12pm.
🫶🏽Learn what risks families in our community are facing, how those risk factors can lead to hurt or abuse, and what WE can do to help families build protective factors into their lives.
❤️Whether you're looking for ways to get involved, you're seeking help and support for your family, or you're just curious – we would love for you to join us.
🌷More information can be found on the HCCSO website: hccso.org/event/stand-in-the-gap/
🐣Are you a parent or caregiver of a young child, who is interested in connecting with other parents and supporting your development? Check out the FREE Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups on Mondays from 12-1:30pm and Fridays from 10:30am-12pm at the Growing Together Family Community Center!
🐥Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to support their children’s early learning through everyday activities, and build relationships with other participants. For children 0-5 years old. Siblings are always welcome and encouraged at the playgroups. Books & Snacks are provided.
🐤Visit the HCCSO Calendar for more information on Kaleidoscope classes and other great events to support your family! hccso.org/trainings-events/
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