Services and Resources

Children’s Defense Fund – Dedicated to children’s health and welfare.
www.childrensdefense.org
Oregon Health Plan – Contains information on eligibility and applications.
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/index.shtml
Immunizations – Includes information concerning children and adults.
www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/imm/
Poison Control – Poison prevention tips and information about the center.
http://www.ohsu.edu/poison/

MENTAL HEALTH

Oregon Counseling Non-Profit Consumer Protection – Offers non-profit consumer protection information, education, referral & research data, and a link to the American Mental Health Alliance.
www.oregoncounseling.org
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Links to articles with important, up-to-date information on children, teenagers, and their families.
www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/

NUTRITION

WIC Program – Guidelines, information, and publications (800-723-3638).
www.dhs.state.or.us/publichealth/wic/index.cfm
Food Stamp Program – Information and eligibility requirements (800-723-3638).
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/foodstamps/foodstamps.shtml

FINANCES

Administration for Children and Families – Information on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and the Energy Assistance Program, plus much more.
www.acf.dhhs.gov
Supplemental Security Income Program – Provides information, eligibility requirements, laws and regulations.
www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income
AARP Tax-Aide – A free tax service for people of low to middle income, with special attention to individuals 60 and older.
www.aarp.org/taxaide/

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Programs – Provides information about Head Start programs and early childhood education in Oregon.
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=41

INFORMATION ON CHILDHOOD DISORDERS

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities – Offers information on ADHD, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, etc.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/search.htm
Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center – Contains feature articles, available trainings, and resources for dealing with Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder, along with many additional links.
www.dyslexiacenter.org/

RESPITE CARE

Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program – Access to temporary, short-term care for an individual with special needs, such as developmental and physical disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders in order to provide relief to caregivers from caregiving demands.
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/spd/caregiving/ls_respite.shtml

CHILDCARE/DAYCARE

State Employment Resource & Referral Programs – Oregon Employment Department list of contacts by county.
findit.emp.state.or.us/childcare/resource.cfm
Child Care Aware Organization – Provides help locating quality child care and childcare resources in your community.
www.childcareaware.org/

LEGAL

Oregon State Bar – Offers a lawyer referral service and information about their Modest Means program.
www.osbar.org/public/ris/ris.html#referral

Legal Aid Services – Provides contact information for Legal Services offices in Oregon.
http://www.lanecountylegalservices.org/Offices.htm
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – Offers extensive advice for finding and hiring an elder law attorney, in addition to a NAELA member search for an attorney in your area.
www.naela.com

Content Contact: Sally Bowman