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The Southern Region of Oregon is made up of the following counties:
| Coos |
Josephine |
| Curry |
Klamath |
| Douglas |
Lake |
| Jackson |
Lane |
Updated 11/2008
| COUNTY: |
COOS |
| Group
Name: |
Coos
County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association |
| Sponsoring
Agency: |
Department
of Human Services |
| Meeting
Address: |
2025
Sheridan Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 |
| Meeting
Day, Time: |
1st
Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Contact
Person: |
Marge
Scott, 541-347-4224 |
| Additional
Information: |
Food,
clothing and peer support programs. |
| Newsletter
Information: |
Contact
Greg Reichenberger at 541-756-5500 x 278 if you are interested in
receiving the Association newsletter |
| COUNTY: |
COOS |
| Group
name: |
Grandparents
ROCK (Raising
Our Children's Kids) |
| Sponsoring
Agency: |
Sponsored
by Area Agency on Aging |
| Meeting
Information: |
Last
Friday of the month, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
2741 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 |
| Contact
Person: |
Char,
541-266-0806, ckluther@hotmail.com |
| Additional
Information: |
Registration
requested. Childcare provided and participants share in cost of pizza. |
| COUNTY: |
JACKSON |
| Group
Name: |
Jackson
County Adoptive Parent Support Group |
| Sponsoring
Agency: |
Department
of Human Services |
| Meeting
Information: |
1st
Monday of the month, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Department of Human Services
Main Office or Annex
909 Royal Court, Medford, OR 97501 |
| Contact
Persons: |
Deborah
Collins, 541-864-8710,
deborah.collins@state.or.us
Rosie Helfer, 541-776-6120 x 230,
rosie.helfer@state.or.us |
| Additional
Information: |
Ask
about childcare. |
| COUNTY: |
JOSEPHINE |
| Group
Name: |
Grandparents
As Parents ~ GAP |
| Sponsoring
Agency: |
Josephine County Lifespan / Rogue Valley
Council of Governments |
| Meeting
Information: |
Thursdays,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club
203 SE 9th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526 |
| Contact
Person: |
Jackie Hall, 541-479-9407
|
| Additional
Information: |
Free
childcare available. |
| COUNTY: |
KLAMATH |
| Group
Name: |
Grandparents
as Parents and Kinship Caregivers Support Group of Klamath Falls |
| Agency: |
Parent-led |
| Meeting
Address, Day, Time: |
1st
Wednesday of the month
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 or 1:30 p.m.
1931 Homedale Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 |
| Contact
Person: |
Lloyd
King, 541-891-0268, 1-877-215-4576 (toll-free), or e-mail gapking@clearwire.net |
| Additional
Information: |
If you or someone you know is interested or if you
would like additional information, please contact Lloyd King, a relative
caregiver for the past 18 years. Free daycare available; call for
information. |
| COUNTY: |
LANE |
| Group
Name: |
A
Family For Every Child Support Group |
| Agency/Organization: |
Parent-led
group |
| Meeting
Address, Day, Time: |
2nd
and 4th Thursday of each month
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Valley
1545 W 22nd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405 |
| Contact
Person: |
Lisa
Long, 541-343-2856
lisa@afamilyforeverychild.org |
| Web
site: |
www.lanecountyheartgallery.org |
| Additional
Information: |
A
group for foster families, pre-adopt families, post-adopt families,
and mentors. Activities for children available. |
| COUNTY: |
LANE |
| Group
Name: |
Adoption
Connections of Oregon (ACO)
(formerly Adoptive Families of Lane County) |
| Agency/Organization: |
Private
group of adoptive families, parent-led |
| Meeting
Address, Day, Time: |
Varies,
Call for Information |
| Mailing
Address: |
PO
Box 10581, Eugene, OR 97440 |
| Contact
Person: |
Elise
Crum, 541-345-4209 |
| E-mail: |
aco@peak.org |
| Web
site: |
www.adoptionconnectionsoforegon.org |
| Additional
Information: |
ACO
is a non-profit, parent led support group, open to all members of
the public touched by adoption. ACO holds several
events throughout the year. Visit web site to see details. |
| COUNTY: |
LANE |
| Group
Name: |
Cottage
Grove Support Group |
| Agency/Organization: |
Parent-led |
| Meeting
Information: |
Last
Tuesday of the month, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Call for location |
| Contact
Person: |
Penelope
Pilling, 541-767-0066 |
| Additional
Information: |
Some
respite available. |
| COUNTY: |
LANE |
| Group
Name: |
Foster and Adoptive
Parent Association of Lane County (FAAPA of Lane
County) |
| Sponsoring
Agency: |
Department
of Human Services |
| Meeting
Information: |
3rd
Monday of the month
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Department of Human Services
1234 Chad Drive, Eugene, OR 97408
|
| Contact
Person: |
Brigette,
brigettesherman@hotmail.com |
| FAAPA
Mailing Address: |
FAAPA
of Lane County
PO Box 71531, Eugene, OR 97401 |
| Additional
Information: |
Childcare
provided at FAAPA monthly meetings |
| COUNTY: |
LANE |
| Group
Name: |
Springfield
and Newer Foster Parent Support Group |
| Agency/Organization: |
Parent-led |
| Meeting
Information: |
Generally
meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Papa's Pizza, Main Street in Springfield |
| Contact
Person: |
Tiffany
Olsen, 541-744-7977 |
| Additional
Information: |
Group
is open to adoptive parents or those who intend to adopt. There is
an inside playground for children. |
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