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Current Classes, Groups, & Workshops

Browse to find the right class for every age and stage!

Family Resource Center offers multiple classes, groups and workshops available to any parent or caregiver in Central Oregon. Groups and classes are available via Zoom and in-person. Give us a call to find out which is currently being offered.

KEEP Standard - Foster Parent Support Group

Mondays at 10am
Held virtually on Zoom

For foster parents of children between the ages of 4-12 years old.

KEEP foster parent support groups provide foster parents a welcome place to share experiences, get tips and strategies, and most importantly, the support that is critical in this frequently stressful parenting role.

Earn training credits & receive a $25 weekly stipend!

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Monday, December 29, 2025
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Family Resource Center
2500 NE Twin Knolls Dr
Bend , OR 97701
US

Discover ways to manage stress.
Learn about child development.
Build your toolkit for positive discipline.

Crianza Activa De Adolescentes

Monday, December 29, 2025
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Held virtually on Zoom

Mejorar la comunicación y hablar sobre tecnología y adolescentes, desarrollo cerebral y toma de decisiones.

Nurturing Parenting

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
5:30 pm7:00 pm
Held virtually on Zoom.

Central Oregon parents with school age children from 5-12 years old. Learn positive parenting strategies and parent with less stress and more FUN!

Fulfills mandated client requirement.

This is an ongoing class, meaning you can join at any session. After 12 consecutive sessions, you'll receive a certificate.

Cost: $Free

Call to register & get started!

Keep Connecting Kin

Every Wednesday through January 6, 2026
Held on Zoom

KEEP Kinship support groups provide relative caregivers a welcome place to share experiences, get tips and strategies, and most importantly, the support that is critical in this frequently stressful role. Class held on Zoom.

KEEP Standard - Foster Parent Support Group

Mondays at 10am
Held virtually on Zoom

For foster parents of children between the ages of 4-12 years old.

KEEP foster parent support groups provide foster parents a welcome place to share experiences, get tips and strategies, and most importantly, the support that is critical in this frequently stressful parenting role.

Earn training credits & receive a $25 weekly stipend!

Make Parenting a Pleasure

Monday, January 5, 2026
5:30 pm7:30 pm
Family Resource Center
2500 NE Twin Knolls Dr
Bend , OR 97701
US

Discover ways to manage stress.
Learn about child development.
Build your toolkit for positive discipline.

Nurturing Parenting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
5:30 pm7:00 pm
Held virtually on Zoom.

Central Oregon parents with school age children from 5-12 years old. Learn positive parenting strategies and parent with less stress and more FUN!

Fulfills mandated client requirement.

This is an ongoing class, meaning you can join at any session. After 12 consecutive sessions, you'll receive a certificate.

Cost: $Free

Call to register & get started!

Family Law Education Program

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
5:30 pm9:30 pm
Held on Zoom

Please note: Classes will be Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning through December and then starting in January they will be Tuesday evening/Thursday morning.

The Family Law Education Program was created to help families navigate through restructure and be more prepared to co-parent, so they can better support their children's physical, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. The session will discuss ways to build or maintain a positive relationship with the co-parent and will provide a brief overview of the legal process and parenting plan.

The Family Law Education Program is now offered as a Zoom class for parents in Deschutes County experiencing family restructuring such as a separation or divorce.

Family Law Education Program

Thursday, January 8, 2026
8:30 am12:30 pm
Held on Zoom

Please note: Classes will be Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning through December and then starting in January they will be Tuesday evening/Thursday morning.

The Family Law Education Program was created to help families navigate through restructure and be more prepared to co-parent, so they can better support their children's physical, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. The session will discuss ways to build or maintain a positive relationship with the co-parent and will provide a brief overview of the legal process and parenting plan.

The Family Law Education Program is now offered as a Zoom class for parents in Deschutes County experiencing family restructuring such as a separation or divorce.

Zumbini Bend

Friday, January 9, 2026
10:00 am11:00 am
2500 NE Twin Knolls Dr
2500 NE Twin Knolls Dr
Bend, OR 97701
US

Come prepared to dance and be silly. For parents with children 0-4 years old.

KEEP Standard - Foster Parent Support Group

Mondays at 10am
Held virtually on Zoom

For foster parents of children between the ages of 4-12 years old.

KEEP foster parent support groups provide foster parents a welcome place to share experiences, get tips and strategies, and most importantly, the support that is critical in this frequently stressful parenting role.

Earn training credits & receive a $25 weekly stipend!

Diaper Pantry

The Second and Fourth Tuesday of Each Month in Bend and Madras
Bend and Madras Offices

Families may qualify for 50 diapers per child per month. You can pick up the diapers on either the second or the fourth Tuesday of each month. Call with any questions and to find out if your size is available.

Parent2Parent

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
5:30 pm7:00 pm
Family Resource Center
2500 NE Twin Knolls Dr
Bend , OR 97701
US

Please join our safe space to share and support each other, find connection, and share experiences.

This support group is open to any caregiver or parent to a neurodivergent child(ren) 0-18.

Nurturing Parenting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
5:30 pm7:00 pm
Held virtually on Zoom.

Central Oregon parents with school age children from 5-12 years old. Learn positive parenting strategies and parent with less stress and more FUN!

Fulfills mandated client requirement.

This is an ongoing class, meaning you can join at any session. After 12 consecutive sessions, you'll receive a certificate.

Cost: $Free

Call to register & get started!


How has your parenting changed since participating in this series?

"It has changed in countless ways. I am more balanced. I listen and acknowledge my kids feelings & try to give them choices and chances to be a leader."

  • Mom of 3 & 5 year old

"I am more calm about things that don't need negative attention. I am more understanding of my son and his emotions."

  • Dad of 8 year old

"I have a better relationship with my partner and with my children and better communication."

  • Mom of 2 and 4 year old

"I think I expected too much for a 2.5 year old, and now I have a greater knowledge of how to understand her wants & needs."

  • Dad of 2.5 year old

"I am more focused on my children's positive behavior now."

  • Dad of 6 and 11 year old

"I am more mindful of playingstopping, and paying attention."

  • Dad of 14 month old

"I'm more aware of what normal behavior is for this age and I'm giving my child and myself a wider margin for error."

  • Mom of 10 year old

"I spend more time playing and talking with my kids. I feel more confident as a parent."

  • Mom 8 & 12 year old

"I try to think more about my reaction to my child's behavior: Is it helpful to them or harmful?"

  • Mom of 4 year old

"100% improvement."

  • Dad of 13 & 15 year old

"I learned that I don't have to be (and never will be!) the perfect parent, but that doesn't mean I can't be a positive parent."

  • Mom of 11, 13, & 16 year old

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