Family Resource Center of Central Oregon

11/02/2026

💚 Mark your calendars! Central Oregon Gives kicks off November 4!

This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support the local nonprofits making a difference in the lives of Central Oregon families.

At Family Resource Center, your support helps us provide parenting education, parent support, family activities, and essential resources to help families thrive.

We can’t wait to share more with you! Thank you for being part of our community. 💚

Stay tuned for this year's incentives!

11/02/2026

💙 Connection. Community. Joy. Possibility.

Join us for a morning of inspiration, meaningful conversations, and shared learning as we celebrate the voices, experiences, and possibilities of people with disabilities.

Hear from young adult disability self-advocates during a special fireside chat exploring joy, opportunity, and what it means to live a life that is meaningful to each individual. Through personal stories, we’ll explore how families and communities can create opportunities for young people with disabilities to pursue their interests, build meaningful connections, and shape futures that reflect their own hopes and aspirations.

Plus, take part in interactive workshops on behavior support, educational options in Oregon, and our All About Me activity, while connecting with families and community members who share a commitment to inclusion, belonging, and community.

Come connect, learn, share, and celebrate the possibilities that grow when we learn from one another! 💙 Register today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4t9kXRmD2N

10/30/2026

💛 ¡Círculo de Seguridad comienza el 2 de noviembre!

¿Quieres comprender mejor las necesidades emocionales de tu hijo y fortalecer su conexión contigo? ¡Acompáñanos en esta clase GRATUITA!

Aprende herramientas prácticas para apoyar a tu hijo durante momentos de emociones intensas y fortalecer la confianza, la seguridad y la conexión.

📅 Del 2 de noviembre al 21 de diciembre
✨ ¡Clase GRATUITA!

¡Todavía estás a tiempo de inscribirte https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CMFBtP4UEZ---------------------------------------------

💛 Circle of Security starts November 2!

Want to better understand your child’s emotional needs and strengthen your connection? Join Family Resource Center for this FREE class!

Learn practical tools to support your child through big feelings and build trust, security, and connection.

📅 November 2–December 21
✨ FREE class!

There’s still time to sign up! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CMFBtP4UEZ

10/28/2026

🚽💚 Potty training is a big milestone — and you don’t have to figure it out alone!

Family Resource Center is bringing our FREE Potty Training Workshops to Madras, La Pine, and Redmond this fall and winter! If you have a little one ages 0–5 and are thinking about making the transition from diapers to the toilet, come get practical tips, encouragement, and support to help you feel more prepared. ✨

Here’s where you can join us:

📍 Madras — November 16 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hR3mV820Qf
📍 La Pine — December 2 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FYDVxBLQqA
📍 Redmond — December 4 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AzZuhJvP5M

At each workshop, you’ll receive:
☕ Free bagels and coffee
👶 Childcare provided
🚽 A free toilet seat for participating parents

💚 These workshops are FREE, but pre-registration is required! Choose the location that works best for your family and sign up today.

Register for one near you!

10/27/2026

Diaper Day tomorrow, Tuesday - October 27th 💚

All sizes available in both Madras and Bend. 🎉
See you tomorrow!

10/26/2026

🚽💚 Sisters families, today is your LAST CHANCE to sign up!

Our free Potty Training Workshop is happening tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27! If you have a little one ages 0–5 and are thinking about potty training, join us for practical tips, encouragement, and support to help make the transition feel more manageable.

☕ Bagels & coffee provided
🚽 Free toilet seat for participating parents

📅 Tomorrow, October 27
🕥 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Sisters Library - pre-registration required

👉 Sign up today https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qrvgj3DMC6

10/24/2026

🚽💚 Sisters families, there’s still time to join us!

Potty training can feel like a big transition, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone! Join Family Resource Center for a free, parent-focused workshop with practical tools and encouragement to help your little one transition from diapers to using the toilet.

✨ Free for parents of children ages 0–5
☕ Bagels & coffee provided
🚽 Free toilet seat for participating parents

📅 Tuesday, October 27
🕥 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Sisters Library

💚 Come get support, ask questions, and feel more prepared for this next step!

👉 Register today!

10/22/2026

💚 In times when our community is hurting, creating spaces where families feel supported and little ones can explore, play, and connect matters. 🌱

Join us tomorrow for Strong Roots, a welcoming family playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5. Enjoy music, stories, and activities in a caring space where little ones can learn and grow alongside their caregivers.

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 23
⏰ 10–11:30 AM
📍 Manzanita Building, 1212 NE 5th Street, Redmond

🥨 Snacks provided! Limited spots available.

We’d love to welcome your family. 💚🤍

10/19/2026

From Bend-La Pine Schools The Community Support & Healing Gatherings continue. Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools offer two more free community support events this week. These drop-in sessions will provide crisis stabilization, emotional support, and a safe space for community healing.

The Community Support & Healing Gatherings continue. Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools offer two more free community support events this week. These drop-in sessions will provide crisis stabilization, emotional support, and a safe space for community healing.

There is no community support event planned for today, Monday. Teams will focus on supporting the students, families, and staff of Silver Rail Elementary School.

These events are known as CISM. What is CISM? Critical Incident Stress Management is an opportunity to come together in a safe, supportive space following a traumatic or difficult experience. Led by trained peers and professionals, these conversations help us better understand the physical, mental, and emotional responses that can follow stressful events. It’s a time to connect, share experiences if you feel comfortable, and learn practical tools to help care for yourself and one another as we process and move forward.

The CISM events are open to families, staff, and community member who would like support processing their feelings following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: Deschutes Public Library - Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St., Bend
Cost: Free and open to all students, families, staff, and community members

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Resources:
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day for immediate, walk-in mental health support at 63311 NE Jamison St. in Bend. Individuals can also call the local crisis line at 541-322-7500 ext. 9 or call/text the national hotline at 988.