MAJOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Deschutes Commission on Children & Families
Deschutes United Way
Children's Trust Fund of Oregon
Deschutes County
Ford Family Foundation
The GALA, The Riverhouse, & COVA
Greater Bend Rotary
Sagebrush Classic
The Bend Foundation
The Oregon Community Foundation

Supporting families by offering countywide parent education opportunities

We believe that being a parent is the hardest job there is. It is a job that does not come with instruction manuals or a clear description of what to expect. Most of us learn on the job as our children grow. It is often a bumpy road. But one thing is certain: we all want to be the best parents we can. The Family Resource Center can help. We reach thousands of Deschutes County families with our services every year.

Our Menu of Services is called FamilyTrax. FamilyTrax offers help that falls into two primary categories:

• Parent Education

Over nine different research-based parenting and family skills classes are offered to help families learn skills in communication, handling stress and anger, and age-appropriate discipline. We also offer occasional Busy Family Forums on topics of interest to parents.

• CO 2-1-1 Helpline

Information and referral system for Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, in partnership with United Way of Deschutes County, and the Partnership to End Poverty. Dial 211 (or 866-442-0954) for help. Visit the website at www.co211.info.

 

OUR MISSION:
To strengthen and support family relationships by serving as the central Deschutes County source for parenting education, information and resources.