Fathers, Co-Parents, and Supporters
It takes a village to raise a child. And we want to help make sure all members of our Southern Oregon village have the resources they need to help raise the special babies and children in our lives. View the Father/Partner Resource Guide PDF
Parent Education
Check out these options for parenting classes and hubs in Southern Oregon — they offer lots of great opportunities to connect, learn, and meet others in the same stages of parenting.
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“88% of Healthy Start mothers report supportive father and/or partner involvement with their child under 18 months old.”
– 2023 Benchmark Report
Infant Feeding
Here are some local resources that can help you be more involved with feeding your baby. Feeding can be one of the best times to bond with your baby– for parents, family and partners.
WIC is an amazing resource that supports infant feeding and nutrition — and it isn’t just for mothers! Foster parents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children can also receive WIC services.
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“Increasing knowledge is the first step to changing behaviors and helping fathers remain positively engaged in their children’s lives.”
– National Library of Medicine
Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Here are some local resources to help you overcome these hurdles in your life via group meetings, one-on-one support, or medically assisted treatment. They can also provide basic-needs support during your transition, so you have the tools you need to pursue a healthier and happier future.
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“Father involvement is a key component in maintaining healthy families and communities. Children with positive male influences in their lives develop better friendships, achieve greater academic success, experience fewer behavioral problems, and have higher self-esteem.”
– National Library of Medicine
Legal Aid
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