Welcome to Care Connections
Who We Are and What We Do!
CARE Connections is the Family Education and Resources Department of
Southwestern Oregon Community College. Our mission is to improve the
quality of life for people of all ages by providing education, information
and support to families and care providers in Coos and Curry Counties.
CARE Connections links families and care providers to each other and
to other resources in the community.
A brief description of CARE Connections component programs follows:
CHILD
CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL
Child Care Resource and Referral links parents, child care providers,
employers and the community to provide accessible, affordable, quality
child care to
all children. From the database, staff give parents referrals to a variety
of child care settings. Parents receive education on how to choose safe,
appropriate child care and information on community resources.
Providers on the database receive referrals and support for their child
care
business. Resource and Referral offers training so providers can become
professional in the child care and education field.
LIFESPAN RESPITE NETWORK
The Network is dedicated to supporting wellness of families who have
a
member with special needs. Lifespan Respite can help families find respite
care.
The Family Caregiver Program offers classes
and support groups to family caregivers who are caring for someone age 60 or
older and grandparents raising grandchildren. Lifespan Respite Network recruits
respite care providers, identifies local training resources and develops training
opportunities.
SOUTHWESTERN USDA
Southwestern USDA Food Program is available to eligible child care providers
in Coos and Curry Counties. Providers receive cash reimbursement to help with
day care food expenses and in-home trainings on nutrition awareness, sanitation
needs and
record keeping. The program provides resources and information on a variety
of child development /child care issues and on-going assistance and support
to help the provider’s business succeed! In addition, children receive
nutritional foods to foster healthy
development. |
