Parenting Help

Community Resources & Referral Services

211info Family
What: Free advice and referral services for caregivers on issues related to raising children from 0-8 years old.
Phone: 211
211info.org
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Human Solutions
What: Services for families experiencing homelessness and poverty, including a winter shelter for families.
Where: 12350 SE Powell Bl Portland OR 97236
humansolutions.org
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Mother and Child Education Center
What: Supporting parents in the nurturing of their children from pregnancy to toddler stage.
Where: 1515 NE 41st Ave Portland OR 97232
momchildpdx.org
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Oregon Food Bank
What: Information about emergency food assistance.
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-282-0555 (Portland); 503-439-6510 (Beaverton)
oregonfoodbank.org
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Oregon Helps!
What: Information about emergency and social services for your family, available in several languages.
oregonhelps.org
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Shriners Hospitals for Children
What: Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland is a specialty pediatric orthopaedic hospital renowned for its expertise in orthopaedics, treating a range of conditions related to a child’s bones, muscles and joints.
https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/portland

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Parent Support Groups

Alma Midwifery
What: Drop-in group for new moms. Free. Pre-walking babies only, please.
Where: 1608 SE Ankeny Portland OR 97214
almamidwifery.com
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Attachment Parenting of Portland
What: The local chapter of Attachment Parenting International. Find them on Facebook: API of Portland Oregon.
Where:
attachmentparenting.org/group/portland
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Baby Blues Connection
What: Mom-to-mom support for mothers struggling with pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders. Support groups meet regularly in Portland, Gresham and Vancouver.
Phone: 800-557-8375
babybluesconnection.org
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Clackamas Parenting Together
clackamasparenting.com
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Families with Children From China
What: Programs and services for families in Oregon and southwest Washington who have adopted a child from China.
Where:
fcc-oregon.org
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Full House MOMs (Mothers of Multiples) & Dads
What: Support group for those with multiple birth children. Offers new and expectant parent brunches, monthly meetings, social events and more.
fullhousemoms.com
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Impact NW
What: Separate play groups for moms / dads and their children ages 5 and younger. Free.
Where: 7211 SE 62nd Ave Portland OR 97206
impactnw.org
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ItsaBelly
What: Weekly breastfeeding and new parent support groups led by professionals sponsored by New Seasons Market. Open to all parents. Please email itsabellypdx@gmail.com for in-person and zoom options.
Where: Various New Seasons locations and zoom
Phone: 503-493-7390
https://itsabelly.com/events/

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La Leche League of Oregon
What: Meetings in N/NE Portland, SE Portland, Beaverton, Forest Grove, Gresham, Hillsboro, Tigard, West Linn, Vancouver and other areas.
Where: Multiple locations
lalecheleagueoregon.webs.com
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Lake Oswego Mother’s Club
What: Social interactions, resources and fun activities for moms and kids in the Lake Oswego area.
Where: 16869 SW 65th Ave #280 Lake Oswego OR 97035
lomoms.com
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Mocha Moms
What: The local chapter of this nationwide support group for at-home mothers of color welcomes everyone who supports their mission.
mochamoms.org
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
What: An international, Christian-based nonprofit support system with local groups in Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Vancouver.
mops.org
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Neighborhood House
What: Parenting support groups; workshops on child development, nutrition and early brain development; a toy and book lending library and more.
Where: Multiple Locations
nhpdx.org/WhatWeDo/ccip.html
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New Father’s Meetup/Workshop
What: First Sunday of every month at Hopworks
samstevensmft.com/fatherhood.html
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Nursing Mothers Counsel
What: Prenatal breastfeeding classes and support for nursing moms in Portland and southwest Washington.
Phone: 503-282-3338
nursingmotherscounsel.org
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Washington County Breastfeeding Groups and Classes
What: Lactation consultants and peer counselors are available to discuss infant growth and development, establishing a good milk supply, using a breast pump, dealing with fussy babies and more.
Phone: 503-846-3555
https://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/WIC/Breastfeeding/breastfeeding-groups.cfm

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Zenana Spa and Wellness Center
What: Breastfeeding support groups, milk donation, breast pumps for sale and rent, accessories, nursing bras and more.
Where: 2024 SE Clinton St Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-238-6262
zenana-spa.com/
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Parenting Classes & Information

Ages & Stages Questionnaires Oregon
What: Fill out the online questionnaire corresponding to your child’s age to check his or her development.
Phone: 541-346-2580
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Friendly House
What: Programs at this nonprofit neighborhood center and social service agency include a playgroup and parent-child classes.
Where: 1737 NW 26th Portland OR 97210
friendlyhouseinc.org
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George Fox Univ. Parent Advice Line
What: Free service, staffed by doctoral students supervised by licensed psychologists.
Where: 414 N Meridian St #V104 Newberg OR 97132
georgefox.edu/psyd/clinic/parent_advice_line.html
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Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
What: Programs including Healthy Start, Parent and Child Development, and Children and Parents Success, many specifically for non-native English speaking families.
Where: Multiple Locations OR
irco.org
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Impact NW
What: Social services agency with parent-child activities and playgroups as well as programs like Healthy Start.
Where: 7211 SE 62nd Ave Portland OR 97206
Phone: 503-988-5961
impactnw.org
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Kaiser Permanente
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-813-2000 (Oregon), 800-813-2000 (Wash.)
kaiserpermanente.org
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshops
Where: 422 NE Alberta St Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-284-6827
communityenergyproject.org
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Legacy Health Systems
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-335-3500 (Oregon), 360-487-3500 (Wash.)
legacyhealth.org/prenataled
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Metropolitan Family Services
What: Parent education programs, health education programs, foster parenting and other programs to support families in overcoming cultural and economic barriers to success.
Where: 1808 SE Belmont St Portland OR 97214
Phone: 503-232-0007
metfamily.org
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My Child’s Future
What: An online resource sponsored by the state of Oregon to help parents prepare kids for future success.
Where:
mychildsfuture.org
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Northwest Family Services
Where: 6200 SE King Rd Portland OR 97222
Phone: 503-546-6377
nwfs.org
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OHSU Center for Women’s Health
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-418-4500
ohsuwomenshealth.com
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Oregon Environmental Council
What: Resources including Healthy Families: Actions You Can Take; a Eco-Healthy Child Care Registry; a Healthy Schools Program and more.
Where: 222 NW Davis St Ste 309 Portland OR 97209
Phone: 503-222-1963
oeconline.org
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Oregon Impact
What: Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians check car seats for correct installation, damage, recalls, and size and age appropriateness.
Where: PO Box 220010 Milwaukie OR 97269
Phone: 503-643-5620
oregonimpact.org/car-seat-resources
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Parent Support Center PDX
What: Our courses help you feel more connected to your children, and confident as a parent or caregiver.
Where: Locations around Portland Metro
Website: www.parentsupportcenter.org
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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Where: 400 NE Mother Joseph Place Vancouver WA 98664
Phone: 360-514-4000
peacehealth.org/baby
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Portland Community College
Where: 17705 NW Springville Rd Portland OR 97229
Phone: 971-722-6111
pcc.edu
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Providence Health System
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-574-6595
providence.org/classes
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Tuality Health Education Center
Where: 335 SE 8th Ave Hillsboro OR 97123
Phone: 503-681-1111
tuality.org
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Parents’ Nights Out

Oregon Gymnastics Academy
Where: 16305 NW Bethany Ct Ste 109 Beaverton OR 97006
Phone: 503-531-3409
ogagym.org
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The Play Boutique
Where: 464 1st St Lake Oswego OR 97034
Phone: 503-675-7529
2nd Location: 12345 SW Horizon, Beaverton; 503-352-5202;
playboutique.com
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Precision Elite Gymnastics & Dance
Where: 15507 SE For Mor Ct Clackamas OR 97015
Phone: 503-659-0095
precisionelitegymnastics.com
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Rose City Gym
Where: 7056 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97213
Phone: 503-281-1314
usagym.club
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Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
What: Check website for Kids Nature Night Out programs throughout the year.
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-645-6433
thprd.com
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YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
What: Parents Night Out events hosted at Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver; 360-885-9622; ymcacw.org/clark-child-watch.

Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-223-9622
ymcacw.org

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Me, Too Grief Support Groups
What: Support groups for children and families who have experienced a loss through death.
Where: PO Box 10796 Portland OR 97296
Phone: 503-228-2104
oregonhospice.org
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Family Law, Wills & Estate Planning

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Where: PO Box 55 Glenoma WA 98336
Phone: 360-635-6437
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educationalfamilyestateapps.com

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Aiston Law, LLC
Where: 205 SE Spokane St Ste 300 Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-235-5150
candiceaistonlaw.com
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Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP
Where: 6400 SE Lake Rd Ste 440 Portland OR 97222
Phone: 503-786-8191
fitzwatermeyer.com
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Gearing, Rackner & McGrath, LLP
Where: 121 SW Morrison St Ste 750 Portland OR 97204
Phone: 503-222-9116
http://www.grmfamilylaw.com/
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Gevurtz Menashe Family Law
Where: 115 NW 1st Ave #400 Portland OR 97209
Phone: 503-227-1515
gevurtzmenashe.com
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Kohlhoff & Welch, Attorneys at Law, A Mother Daughter Partnership
Where: 5828 N Lombard Portland OR 97203
Phone: 503-286-7178
NorthPortlandAttorney.com
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Laidlaw & Laidlaw, Attorneys at Law
Where: 1001 Molalla Ave Ste 208 Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-305-6894
laidlawandlaidlaw.com
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Pekelder Family Law, PC
Where: 819 SE Morrison, Ste 245 Portland OR 97214
Phone: 503-954-1573
pekelderlaw.com
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Penoyer Law
Where: 4248 Galewood St Lake Oswego OR 97035
Phone: 503-675-4370
penoyerlaw.com
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Summer Trainor LLP
Where: 811 SW Naito Pkwy Ste 420 Portland OR 97204
Phone: 503-536-2170
summertrainor.com
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Wyse Kadish LLP
Where: 900 SW Fifth Ave Ste 2000 Portland OR 97204
Phone: 503-228-8448
wysekadish.com
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