Polk Support Groups

KEEP

Options Counseling and Family Services

https://wp.options.org/

KEEP is a FREE support group for certified resource and kinship parents with active placements ages 3+. It’s designed to enhance skills while supporting each family on their individual journey. It’s 16 weeks; we meet once a week, and groups are 90 minutes.

KEEP curriculum is evidence based with a trauma informed lens. Our facilitators bring in weekly lessons focusing on things like looking at challenging behaviors, introducing new skills, balancing encouragers and setting limits, promoting peer and school success, and managing stress.

Although psychoeducation is a big component, KEEP strives to provide very warm and non-judgmental space where local resource and kinship parents can have frank conversations, share personal experiences, exchange resources, and find ways to stay connected beyond 16 weeks that we are directly involved with them.

KEEP TAG- for families with a toddler placement (ages 3-4)

KEEP standard- for families with placement 4-12

KEEP SAFE- for families with a placement of 13-18.

Our groups are small and intimate. A typical group is between 6-7 families with two facilitators. KEEP offers other great benefits. Earn up to 24 educational credits towards your recertification hours. Additionally, earn $25 per session, that is up to $400 that is available per family per group.

We look forward to connect with each family and get them started with their KEEP Support Group!

Evenings

Currently, all groups are remote using ZOOM as our online platform. Days and time are picked by participating families. Most request falling on weekdays and evenings.

Groups are offered year around on 16 week cycle. To learn more information, please fill out our self-interest form at https://www.keepfostering.org/pdx-foster-kin-paren...

Tricia Brinlee 971-301-3117 mid-valleyKEEP@options.org

(updated 05/2022)

The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

503-304-3420 or 1-866-206-4799 (toll-free)

The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) is for unpaid relative caregivers who are:

• age 55 or older and
• the main caregiver for a child age 18 or younger, or an adult with disabilities

The following services are free:

• Caregiver Training and Support Groups - We offer information on training and support groups to help you with your role as a caregiver. The Family Caregiver Happenings has a listing of some of the trainings and support groups.
• Individual Counseling – This program pays for eight sessions of professional counseling directly related to caregiving.
• Access to Respite Services – Respite care provides you with a short-term break from caregiving. It lets you rest and feel less stressed. We can help you find respite care that can be provided in your home or at another location.
• Help Finding Services – Our Relatives as Parents Program worker can help you find services for your caregiving needs.
• Supplemental Services – These services are based on what you need. Examples include tutoring, driver’s education, car seats, and swimming lessons.

3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

In person at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services, address: 3410 Cherry Avenue NE, Keizer, OR 97303.

The support group is open to individuals in the following counties: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Tillamook.

Contact Aging and Disability Resources contact information at 503-304-3420 or information.nwsds@nwsds.org to register.

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Email: information.nwsds@nwsds.org

Online: adrcoforegon.org