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Christy Obie~Barrett
Executive Director
880 Beltline Road
Springfield, OR 97477

fax 541-343-2866

OUR MISSION:
To find loving, permanent families for every waiting foster child.


 
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Lane County
Adoption & Foster Care Classes
Eugene



Updated November 12, 2010

DHS contact for Eugene. NOTE: Classes are Temporarily Suspended in Florence.
(For further information about Florence classes, email Tricia Brown, patricia.brown@state.or.us).


Please call Tammie Harris at 541-726-6644 ext 2226 email Tammie.K.Harris@state.or.us

NOTE: NEW LOCATION OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES is 1040 HARLOW ROAD, SPRINGFIELD. PLEASE CHECK WITH DHS ABOUT THE LOCATION OF ALL "INFANTS IN FOSTER CARE" CLASSES as it is subject to change.

Be sure to include ALL of the following information:
* Your name and anyone attending with you
* Your address and phone number
* Your email address so a confirmation can be sent.
* The class you are registering to attend along with the date
Confirmation of class registration will be sent via email ONLY!
Be sure to speak slowly; spelling uncommon names is very helpful.

Department of Human Services
Eugene Oregon

Please call Tammie Harris at 541-726-6644 ext 2226 or email Tammie.K.Harris@state.or.us

  Location: DHS Child Welfare
Timber Ridge Room, 1040 Harlow Road
Springfield, OR

 


Tuesday Evening Classes: 6:00 - 9 pm
DHS Child Welfare/Timber Ridge Room
1040 Harlow Road, Springfield, OR
Session 1: Intro. to Foundations Training for Caregivers
10/19/10
01/04/11
Session 2: The Importance of Birth Families
10/26/10
Session 3: Child Development and the Impact of Abuse
11/02/10
Session 4: Sexual Abuse
11/09/10
Session 5: Behavior Management
11/16/10
Session 6: Valuing the Child's Heritage
11/23/10
Session 7: Working with the Child's Family
11/30/10
Session 8: Next Steps
8a. Next steps for Foster Parents
8b: Next steps for Relative Providers
8c: Next steps for Prospective Adoptive Parents
12/07/10
Session 9:Infants in Foster Care~Basic Principles
(3 classes)
See below
Session 9A. Basic Care of At Risk Infants at McKenzie Center 2885 Chad Drive, Eugene, 97408
9am - 4:30pm Saturday, 12-11-10

Session 9B. CPR and First Aid
6-9pm Wednesday 11-17-10
Session 9C. Child Passenger Restraint Training
6:30-8:30pm Thursday 11-18-10

Friday Daytime Classes: 9:00 - Noon

DHS Child Welfare Timber Ridge Room
1040 Harlow Road, Springfield, OR


Session 1: Intro. to Foundations Training for Caregivers
10/29/10
Session 2: The Importance of Birth Families
11/05/10
Session 3: Child Development and the Impact of Abuse
11/12/10
Session 4: Sexual Abuse
11/19/10
Session 5: Behavior Management
12/03/10
Session 6: Valuing the Child's Heritage
12/10/10
Session 7:Working with the Child's Family
12/17/10
Session 8: Next Steps
8a. Next steps for Foster Parents
8b: Next steps for Relative Providers
8c: Next steps for Prospective Adoptive Parents
01/07/11
Session 9:Infants in Foster Care~Basic Principles
(3 classes)
See below
Session 9A. Basic Care of At Risk Infants at McKenzie Center 2885 Chad Drive, Eugene, 97408
9am - 4:30pm Saturday, 12-11-10

Session 9B. CPR and First Aid
6-9pm Wednesday 11-17-10
Session 9C. Child Passenger Restraint Training
6:30-8:30pm Thursday 11-18-10