Healthy Start
Healthy Start offers free:
- “Welcome Baby” hospital visits
- Play Groups
- Parenting Classes
- Home Visits
- Reduced Cost Car Seat Program
- Connection to community resources
- Referrals to medical professionals and other services
- Volunteer Connection recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to deliver support services for Clackamas County Healthy Start and families in the community.
BE A HEALTHY START VOLUNTEER:
“Welcome Baby” Hospital Visitor:
Volunteer to make “Welcome Baby visits” and visit new parents and their baby at Kaiser-Sunnyside or Providence-Milwaukie hospital (both in Clackamas County), one day a week in mornings (usually between 9-11 am).
Playgroup Facilitator:
Volunteer to facilitate or team facilitate a playgroup one morning a week for two hours, usually in (mornings) in a Clackamas County location.
TLC Volunteers:
Comfort, rock and play with babies while their parents attend voluntary
parenting classes in Gladstone
COME PLAY WITH US!
PARENT & CHILD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPS!
FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AGES BIRTH – 5
CANBY - TUESDAYS, 10:00-11:30AM - Bethany Church, 450 S. Ivy St. Spanish & English.
CLACKAMAS - TUESDAYS, 10:00-11:30AM, INDOOR PLAY PARK SETTING. 11501 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. www.valley-view.org Enter at north entrance - meet us in the gym!
GLADSTONE (2 DAYS) - MONDAYS, 12:15 -1:45PM and FRIDAYS 10 - 11:30 AM – Gladstone Center for Children and Families, 18905 Portland Ave., Gladstone, OR 97027 (previously the Danielson store). PLAY PARK SETTING WITH A COVERED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA.
MILWAUKIE – WEDNESDAYS, 10-11:30AM. Milwaukie Christian Church, 5197 SE King Rd., Milwaukie, OR, http://www/milwaukiechristian.org/ for directions
OREGON CITY - TUESDAYS, 10:00 – 11:30AM. OC United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045 (South of Warner Parrot Rd.)SANDY – WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 – NOON, Sandy Adult Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR
STAFFORD/TUALATIN - MONDAYS, 10:00 -11:30AM. Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin (off Stafford Rd. near I-205 and Wankers corner.) Come in the west entrance of the building and look for the street post (39 Malachi St) and follow the “Parents with Infants” sign. Look for rooms 109 & 110. For directions, go to www.rollinghills.org/directions.cfm
WEST LINN - WEDNESDAYS, 10:00-11:30AM. INDOOR PLAY PARK SETTING. Sunset Fire Hall 2215 Long St., West Linn (next to Sunset Park).
WILSONVILLE - WEDNESDAYS, 10-11:30AM. Wilsonville United Methodist Church, 7355 SW Wilsonville Rd.
Benefits of Healthy Start playgroups
- Playgroups provide opportunities for parents to learn from each other, share common experiences and concerns, develop lasting friendships, and form new support networks.
- Playgroups are free to all families no matter the income level.
- A time to get on the floor (or grass) and play with your child and share giggles and new experiences…
- These playgroups have no religious affiliation. Churches and Community Centers have donated space for our use and enjoyment and we thank them!
- For tri-met information go to www.trimet.org then go to trip planner to get a bus schedule for the PG you plan to attend OR call 503-238-RIDE (7433)
You are welcome to join any playgroup day that works best for you and can attend as many playgroups as you wish each week. To register, just show up at playgroup and ask our Volunteer facilitator for a registration form.
All are welcome!
If you have questions about Healthy Start playgroups, need directions or are interested in starting a playgroup in your area, please call Wendy at 503-655-8601.
www.healthystartcc.org for Clackamas Countywww.playgroupsusa.com for other private groups (offering as a resource to the broader community)
PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
FREE for families living in Clackamas County
WORKSHOPS
Camp Fire USA in Gladstone will be offering free once a month parenting groups. Dinner and childcare provided.
These evenings are a great opportunity for families to connect with others and gain valuable information on parenting topics such as:
- Setting Limits
- Positive Discipline and Creating Routines
- Keeping Yourself and Your Child Healthy
- Conquering Stressful Situations Celebrating
- Understanding Developmental Milestones.
"Incredible INFANTs" - 1st Thursday of each month 6:00 - 8:00pm
This class is best for parents who are expecting or have children under 12 months old.
"Wobblers and Toddlers" - 2nd Thursday of each month 6:00 - 8:00pm
This class is best for parents who have children 1 to 3 years old.
"Growing Up" - 3rd Thursday of each month 6:00 - 8:00pm
This class is best for parents who have children 3 to 5 years old.
"Teen Parent Night" - 43rd Thursday of each month 6:00 - 8:00pm
This class is for parents or expecting parents age 13 to 21. It's a great night to enjoy other parents & celebrate the hard work you do!
Thanks to our Sponsors: Clackamas County Commission on Children & Families,
Camp Fire USA Mt. Hood Council, Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon Foundation & Juan Young Trust
CALL TO PRE-REGISTER and to arrange FREE CHILD CARE
English: 503-656-2530 ext. 34 Spanish: 503-656-2530 ext. 17
Camp Fire USA Mt. Hood Council: 5427 SE Glen Echo Ave. Gladstone 97027
Classes may be subject to change or cancellation
*CHILD CARE PROVIDED UP TO AGE 3
For more information on Healthy Start of Clackamas County volunteer opportunities and groups: Call Wendy Hays at 503-655-8601.
For Tri-Met information go to www.trimet.org then go to trip planner to get a bus schedule for the PG plan to attend OR call 503-238-RIDE(7433).
