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April 2026 Newsletter
• The 2026–2027 Preschool Promise application is OPEN. Learn how to register
Did you know? Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends FREE books each month directly to your home until your child’s 5th birthday. Register today!
The 2026 Direction Service Client Resource Guideis now available for families, providers, and community partners.
Childcare for Construction: Financial assistance for child care is now available for registered apprentices and early‑career journeyworkers in construction. Learn more.
Pilas en Persona is a family literacy program for Latino families with children ages 0–13—English classes for adults📞(541) 650‑1957
Cultural Spotlight: Eugene Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, kilts, and traditional dress. Family‑friendly fun includes wagon rides, kids’ activities, Highland Games demonstrations, and a talented sheepdog show.
Spring Starts Here
April Special Edition 2026 Newsletter
Special Edition: Kindergarten Registration and KITS
Is your child turning 5 on or before September 1? If so, it’s time to start getting ready for kindergarten!
• Most schools in Lane County are enrolling kindergarten students now. Learn how to register your kindergartener
Need help finding your local school district? Search your home address here
Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is an evidence-based school readiness program that strengthens children’s literacy, self-regulation, and social skills and helps their caregivers learn about school involvement and supporting learning at home. Learn how to sign your child up this summer.
Supporting Pre-Writing Skills for Little Hands Read more about how supporting pre-writing skills helps prepare young children for school and beyond.
May 2026 Newsletter
Lane County Summer Resources. Looking for support with meals for busy kids, tips on learning and safety, fun water play ideas, and information about local camps? We’ve gathered it all in one place to help make summer a little easier - and a lot more fun! Summer Resources
Let's read! Summer Readingis underway at the Eugene Public Library. Visit your branch to connect, create, learn and have fun. Every day through August, everyone in Eugene is invited to read for enjoyment and to broaden our horizons. Each child and teen gets to choose a gift book from a bazillion options, kids play book bingo, and adults and teens share reading recommendations for chances in a free raffle.
Parenting Children with Disabilities
"A diagnosis of a disability in your child can flood you with many emotions including anger, denial, sadness, and grief. Cope with your emotions and understand that there is no shame in how you are feeling."
ReadOregon Parenting Education Collaborative'srecent blog post by Megan McQueen here.
Local resources: Food for Lane - Free Lunch Summer Program
Spring is in full bloom, and so is our community!
June 2026 Newsletter
• Spring is in full bloom and so is our community!
Did you know?that 90% of a child’s brain develops before age three?. Link to the video!
Sacred Tresses: Raising a Black Child Means Caring for Their Crown
"In Black culture, hair is not simply an aesthetic choice. It is a ritual, a legacy, and a living symbol of identity. Read the entire blog post
Sunday Farmers Market in Springfield. Learn more.
Con Corazón Mental Health Services. At Con Corazón Mental Health Services, our mission is to offer compassionate, culturally conscious, and trauma-informed care that honors the full humanity of each person. More Info
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, where we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans. These picture books celebrate Jewish culture, tradition, language, and beliefs. They are important windows, doors, and mirrors to allow children to see themselves and build empathy and understanding