Welcome to IDD Resources in Oregon for May 2024
.
.
Download Resources and Events in Yamhill and Washington County
.
.
.
.
CSN Webinars, Workshops & Upcoming Events
CSN Monthly Learning Sessions
Thank you to our amazing presenters from April! You can view the recorded presentation here.
City of PDX Homelessness & Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program
Register Here for Monthly Learning Sessions
Tuesday, May 21st is our next MLS! Register for the sessions by clicking on the orange button to the left!
We have amazing presenters as always! Make sure to check out the list on our website so you can see if their expertise would be of value to you!
.
.
CSN Fairs
Last fair of the season! June 15th – Lloyd Eco District (55 and older supports is the focus, but as always, resources for all!)
One can sign up by going to the specific fair event page.
This fair is hosted in partnership with Lloyd EcoDistrict and Multnomah County Reach.
Thank you to all our partners and tablers in advance!
All fair reports from Q3/Q4 will be posted on our website and shared with partners in June. Thank you to all who have partnered and support in any capacity! It definitely takes a village!
.
.
Community Events
Multnomah County
Find Help.Org (used to be Aunt Bertha)
Wellness Wednesday Fair with Cultivate Initiatives and WeShine PDX – What we offer in collab with Cultivate Initiatives: showers, laundry, lunch, haircuts, legal questions answered and more. Address: 12505 NE Halsey St., Portland/contact # (503) 505-3515, Amy Bus #77, 73
- Multnomah County Common Application – Have you heard about this!
- Translated Public Safety Messages Linked here in Many Languages
- Nonprofit Association of Oregon Workshop Lineup
- ODHS Would like to hear from you! / Spanish
- OR YOUTH and FAMILY Mental Health Surveys
- Every Friday Night – 5-7pm Community Dinner – PDX Saints Love / Lents Park
- Lents Neighborhood Livability Calendar
- IRCO is hosting a Monthly Free Dental Clinic & Resources – Inviting All Table Hosts – First table date is March 22nd – registration required!!
- Southminster Foundation Small Grant Opportunities
- ODHS encourages people in Oregon to protect their EBT food and cash benefits from electronic theft. Take these steps to log in to protect your benefits.
- Growing Gardens Launches Radical Root Blog! Check it out. Learn about Radical vs Traditional Gardening.
- PBEM Resilience Hubs Grant
- Tues/Thursdays in April – Help me Grow Free Parenting Program
- Gun Violence Reduction – Multnomah County, City and Gresham
- Oregon Bias and Hate Hotline / You Belong Toolkit
- FEMA Winter Storm Application for public assistance extended deadline to May 27th.
- May – Free Summer Pass for TriMet Starts This Month (Ages 14-18)
- May 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 30 Mobile Dental Clinics (Free)
- May 17th/18th – Oregon Tradeswomen 2024 Career Fair
- May 18th – Aging at Home Community Resource Fair 12-3pm
- May 19th – Family Bike Day 2-4pm / UK / RU
- May 21st – Multi-Employer Event at Beaverton Resource Center 11-1pm / List of Employers
- March 22nd – May 5th – Wooden Tulip Festival
- May 22nd – Citizenship and Integration Grant Program 2-3pm Eastern
- May 22nd – Latino Health Equity Conference
- May 22nd – Multnomah County Health Department Job Fair / QR Code Registration
- May 22nd – BIPOC Community Health Worker Training and Professional Development Series (need to apply before)
- May 23rd – Clackamas Community College Job Fair
- May 23rd – Digestive Health Nutrition Class / RU
- May 23rd – Mindful Mornings PDX (registration required but free)
- May 25th – Sat June 1st – Black Birders Week 2024
- May 27th – 2024 Do Good Annual Ruck March – Fundraiser for Veterans Mental Health
- May 28th – Flourishing Oregon Conference (NAO)
- May 31st – Portland Community College Veterans Resource Center Career Fair, May 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PCC Rock Creek campus (Building 2, room 103a), 17705 NW Springville Road, Portland
- June 1st – Toss for a Cause 12-4pm Sellwood Park
- June 2nd @ 10am – Embrace the Journey Brunch Gala– True Colors
- June 3rd – Medicare Basics and SHIBA Training 1pm
- June 4th – Energy Trust Extended Capacity Heat Pump Training
- June 7th – Intentional Peer Support Training starts June 7th with FolkTime
- June 10th – Tobacco Cessation Workshop
.
.
.
Wa Co Events
- June 6th – Virtual Information and Referral Networking Meeting
- June 6th – WaCo Kids Reach for the Stars Annual Gala 6-8pm / Link
- July 12th – Project Homeless Connect One Day Resource and Services Event
- Community Health Improvement Plan Grant Opportunities
- Free Food Market / Tigard Self Sufficiency 1:30-3:30pm (Every 4th Monday of the month)
- Goodwill Employment Fair at Beaverton Resource Center Job Fair – 3rd Tuesday of every month
- Hillsboro Free Food Market – Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
- Newberg Free Food Market – Newberg Clinic Tuesdays 11 am-2 pm – 2251 E Hancock St. Suite 103
- Parenting Together Washington County Classes
- Wa Co Community Engagement Connections – Fabulous newsletter! Sign up if you haven’t already.
- Washington County Public Health Event Sponsorship Opportunities
.
.
.
.
Community Resources
Disability Supports
- IRL Social Skills – for individuals who have Autism, ADHD or other neurodivergent diagnosis who may experience social anxiety due to rejection or trauma. ENGLISH SPANISH / Upcoming Class Schedule
.
.
Education / Training/ Employment
- Fast Track – Dress for Success – Looking for Work Program
- Feedback Opportunity to Inform Early Childhood Education in Tri County Region
- Future Generations Collaborative – haku manaqi łush (early learning collaborative self referral link)
- Goodwill Career Center Classes / Computer Classes / Job Connection Home
- Job Corps Info Session every Tuesday at 2pm PCC Willow Creek
- Multnomah County Library – Small Business News and Opportunities / Jobs Readiness Flyer
- Oregon Small Business Hub – free resources for folks starting, expanding or exiting small businesses in Oregon
- Our Just Future – Resources
- PCC On-Ramp for Immigrants and Refugees Professional Immigrant Credential Program
- PCC Upcoming Welding Program
- PCC Discover Healthcare: An On Ramp to PCC
- Career Workshops – Winter 2024 PCC Opportunity Center Willow Creek
- Preschool for All Early Childhood Careers
- PCC Free College for Seniors (62 and older)
- PCC Opportunity Center College and Career Prep Calendar
- Portland Youth Builders
- Worksource Oregon Clackamas Calendar March / April
.
.
Family Support
- Baby Promise
- It’s Bike Time! Don’t forget about P:ear – Bikeworks when thinking about buying a new bike!
- Community Childcare Initiative
- Employment Related Daycare
- Active Parenting Program for parents of children ages 5 to 12
- Head Start has 100’s of Openings! Free
- PPS Pre-K FREE Preschool Program has openings!
- Help Me Grow! Swindell Community Center – Providence
- Chaku Manaqi Tush – Play Circles
- Rose City Self Defense Workshops Spring Calendar
- Virtual Caregiver Circle (Indigenous Caregivers with Children Tri County) 3rd Wed of the month
.
.
Financial Literacy
- Free Tax Prep for Vietnamese, Chinese and English Speakers at Multnomah County Library
- Clever Girl Finance – Free Financial Literacy Classes
- Tax Prep – Free for those who make $60,000 or less
.
.
Food
- Sunshine Division
- Feed the Mass Info
- Adelante Farmers Market Annual Report
- SNAP Information
- Centro Cultural Free Food Market
- Free Food Market
- 5 things you can do today to build an equitable food system – Growing Gardens
.
.
Health Related
.
.
AUTISM WALK IN SALEM
“Color the Valley”
Sunday, May 25, 2024
9 am – 12 pm
Join us for a family-friendly, Autism-friendly event celebrating Autistic people and the Autism community, with proceeds to benefit ASO’s programs in the Willamette Valley!
Registration includes an Event T-shirt, Face Painters, Resource Information Booths, Costumed Characters, Art Activities – plus the Autism Walk!
For more information and to Register, please go to LINK!
.
.
.
.
More Events, Activities & Resources
- May 3-5 – Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta – SW Portland
- May 3rd and June 14th Sensory Friendly Swim at North Clackamas Aquatic Center (monthly) 5-7 pm
- May 6th – Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13) – “A place to meet [online], get to know each other, be silly, explore common interests, and make friends.”
- May 11th – Lego Lab – at the Oregon City library – see the link to register online
- May 13th –Expungement Clinic in Oregon City
- May 18th – Road maintenance open house – see how county roads are repaired and maintained, including the equipment they use (big trucks, snow plows, etc.)
- May 18th Oregon Ballet Theatre at Milwaukie Community Center https://ncprd.com/event/ballet $5 suggested donation
- May 27th 1-3 pm Children’s Day event at Estacada Public Library
- June 22nd Pollination Celebration https://ncprd.com/event/pollination-celebration
- Molalla Train Park opens this weekend May 5th at 11am, and most Sundays through October
- June 15th Special Celebrations Inclusive Formal Dance in Vancouver. Register here.
- June 25th Putt Putt Golf event for the whole family. Advanced registration required.
.
.
Training/Caregiver Support
- Collaborative Problem Solving classes. Free.
- Parenting in a Digital Age: Empowering parents to combat internet risks for youth https://apps.clackamas.us/pstc/detail/?pk=83
- May 1st Autism Resources in Oregon TONIGHT! Held every other month, on the 1st Wednesday of the month, from 7:30-9:00pm To sign up for Zoom link: https://www.tinyurl.com/ASOAutismResources
- May 2nd – Transition to Adulthood: Government Benefits online remote training provided by Swindells Resource Center, still plenty of availability as of 4/30/24
- May 7th – ORPARC Training – Bonding and Attachment: Creating the Conditions for Positive Relationships (this is a two-part training on consecutive Tues. evenings) – see the attachment.
- May 9th Parents Helping Parent Support Group (flyer attached)
- May 11th – Transition Fair – “a dynamic event designed to empower individuals with special needs as they navigate the journey into adulthood.”
- May 15th – Supporting Students in the Classroom – Building strong and collaborative relationships between teachers and parents/caregivers (see attachment)
- May 19th IEP K-12 workshop in Milwaukie (flyer attached)
- June 1, 2024- After High School What’s Next? (“ATP & Beyond” flyer attached)
- Mental Health Awareness-Are you taking care of yourself?
.
Other info/resources
- CheerAbilities– inclusive special needs cheerleading program – (see Monarchs flyer attached) Open house on May 19th.
- PTA Clothing Closet Self–referral (flyer attached)
· Free, local help with filing taxes is available until October 15
Many people we serve may be eligible for state and federal tax credits even if they are not required to file taxes or do not have a Social Security number.
People who don’t owe any tax can claim credits by filing a return. People can file after April 15 without penalty if they don’t owe any tax.
Free, local help with filing taxes is available until October 15. Please continue encouraging people to contact 211 Info to find out more and get help nearby. They can dial 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898211, or email help@211info.org.
.
Summer Camps
General info:
- Only three camps are partiallyfunded through K plan, this uses available attendant care hours and/or relief care days, see more info below, if you have any questions about this please reach out.
- Most camps are for ages 12+, but there are exceptions, so be sure to ask.
- There are family camping events where parents stay with their child (not funded through DD program), overnight camps and day camps.
- Most camps have a registration/application fee (not funded through DD program) and various activities can also result in additional fees (food, clothing, supplies, etc.). Be sure to talk to any camp you are considering about the total cost of attendance.
- Many camps cannot support dangerous/disruptive behaviors or serious medical needs, so be sure to ask if camp is a good fit for your child before paying any registration fees.
.
.
- Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp – (see camper guide) – Their popular overnight summer camp is full and waitlisted, but there is also a family camp option which could be a good intro to camping.
- ACAP – The ACAP summer program focuses on learning how to access public transportation and learning practical life skills. This is a day camp. Application fee is $160, contact them directly to inquire about availability.
- Upward Bound Camp – Located about 45 min. east of Salem, there is space available for their Labor Day camp, see link. Note: UBC is a “Christian-based recreational and educational camp.”
- Seeds of Peace – not available for summer 2024
.
.
Other camps (not funded through the DD program):
- Bustin’ BarriersSports Camp registration just opened (see email attached)
- Speak and Be Heard theatre camp (info attached)
- More summer camp options here(again these are not funded through K plan/DD program)
- North Clackamas Parks and Rec summer activities
.
.
Mental Health Resources
- Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy – Milk Creek Ranch– is ‘using the healing power of horses to encourage mental health wellness’ and they accept OHP, see the link for contact info and more details.
- Charlie Healthvirtual counseling services
- For Urgent Mental Health Walk-In Center, please Call 503-655-8585 to get connected with the service that fits your needs. Also find it here: https://www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/urgentmentalhealth
- Clackamas County Crisis Line– provides 24/7, free, and confidential support. 503-655-8585
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 line.
- Reach Out Oregon is an organization that offers support to families with children experiencing mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Their goal is to help families gain access to a support team of families, friends, and community networks where questions are answered, resources are shared, and needs are understood.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – provides 24/7, free, and confidential support.
.
.
.