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Relatives as Parents Program
Are you the main caregiver for your grandchildren or other relatives?
This program offers support – listening, sharing resources, and connecting you with other programs’ services that support you in your caregiving role.
Who We Serve
- Grandparents raising grandchildren
- Relatives raising children related to them
- Parents caring for disabled children ages 19 to 59
You qualify if you are:
- 55 years old or better
- Raising a child 18 years of age or younger and you are a non-parent relative
- Caregiving for an adult with a disability and you are their parent or an older relative
Services We Offer
- Coordination
We work with you to apply to programs and for services, including housing, transportation, mental health, physical health care, and developmental disabilities support.
We will also work with you to advocate on your family’s behalf with other service providers. - Financial Assistance
Grants may be available to help pay for utilities, food, fuel, educational materials, camps, tutoring, counseling, clothing, medical supplies, and furniture. - Listening and Support
We host events for relatives as parents and their families to provide connection, encouragement… and fun! - Training
We provide opportunities for you to learn to take better care of yourself and your loved ones.
Contact Us
Contact our Aging and Disability Resource Center at 503-650-5622 or clackamasadrc@clackamas.us
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Oregon Project Independence
The original Oregon Project Independence Program is closed to new clients at this time.
New Program Option
OPI-M - Oregon Project Independence-Medicaid Expansion
Provides up to 40 hours of in-home help every two weeks depending on your needs. A case manager will support you in coordinating your services.
How to apply
Go to your local Aging and People with Disabilities office and ask for an OPI-M application or call the Clackamas County Aging and People with Disabilities screening line and ask for an OPI-M application 971-673-7600.
You can also download the OPI-M application. You can turn in or mail the application to any of the Aging and People with Disabilities offices listed here.
All offices are open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Canby Aging and People with Disabilities
214 SW 2nd Ave
Canby, OR 97013 map
Estacada Aging and People with Disabilities
320 SW Zobrist St
Estacada, OR 97023 map
Milwaukie Aging and People with Disabilities
4382 SE International Way
Ste C
Milwaukie, OR 97222 map
Oregon City Aging and People with Disabilities
221 Molalla Ave
Ste 104
Oregon City, OR 97045 map
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Give a gift to make a wish come true for a homeless child this season!
Clackamas County has a Wish List to help give holiday gifts to children whose families recently experienced homelessness. Gifts are needed for children of all ages, including those in middle school and high school.
Medicare and SHIBA Counseling
Are you already on Medicare? Are you new to Medicare?
Open Enrollment is the time to review your Medicare plan, learn what’s new in Medicare, compare and change your Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans or enroll in a plan if you do not already have one. Certified SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) Volunteer Counselors are available to assist with Medicare questions during Open Enrollment and year-round.
Contact the Clackamas County SHIBA Helpline at 503-655-8269 Option 4, Monday – Thursday, to request a personalized counseling appointment.
Resources
If you are new to Medicare, you may want to explore the following resources:
The State of Oregon SHIBA website has a digital version of the Oregon Guide to Medicare Insurance Plans and related documents. You can print any or all pages of the digital version.
A printed copy can be requested by contacting the Clackamas County SHIBA Helpline at 503- 655-8269, option 4. Please leave your name, address and phone number.
If you have Medicare questions, please contact the Clackamas County SHIBA program, available year round, at 503-655-8269, option 4, for free, objective Medicare assistance.
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