Family Resource Center of Central Oregon

Family Resource Center of Central Oregon supports parents and caregivers through education, practical resources, support groups, and opportunities for family and community connection.

The organization offers programming for families across many ages and stages, including parenting classes, early-childhood activities, support for parents of neurodivergent children, foster and kinship caregiver programs, and family-law education for parents navigating separation or divorce. Programs are offered throughout Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, both in person and virtually depending on the program.

Many parenting programs are offered at no cost. Current and recent offerings include Circle of Security, Nurturing Parenting, Active Parenting, The Incredible Years, Zumbini parent-and-child classes, Parent2Parent, and KEEP support for resource, kinship, adoptive, and assisted-guardian families. Offerings change throughout the year, so families should check the current calendar for available programs.

This Resource May Be Helpful If...

You are looking for parenting education, practical family support, opportunities to connect with other parents, or activities that help strengthen your relationship with your child.

Family Resource Center may be especially helpful if you are navigating a challenging stage of parenting, raising a neurodivergent child, looking for low- or no-cost parenting classes, needing diaper assistance, parenting through separation or divorce, or caring for a child through foster care, kinship care, adoption, or guardianship.

At a Glance

Resource: Family Resource Center of Central Oregon
Type: Parenting education, family support & community nonprofit
Area served: Deschutes, Crook & Jefferson Counties
Who it serves: Parents, caregivers & families with children of all ages
Parenting support: Classes, workshops, support groups & parenting resources
Early childhood: Parent-child activities, developmental and parenting education & family connection
Practical support: Diaper Pantry and connections to additional family resources
Specialized support: Neurodivergent families; foster, kinship, adoptive & guardian caregivers; and families navigating separation or divorce
Cost: Many parenting classes and programs are free; some specialized programs may have a fee.
Address: 2500 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 130, Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 389-5468
Website: Family Resource Center of Central Oregon

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