Sometimes having another person to talk to who is walking the same journey is what parents need most. Families Connected helps families who are raising a child (birth to 18 years) with a disability.
Familias en Conexión is a network of parents who are Spanish-speaking and who are also raising a child with a disability.
Families Connected and Familias en Conexión help:
- Connect parents with other parents so they feel less alone
- Provide resources and trainings and fun family events
- Families value full inclusion and high expectations
- Create more welcoming and accessible communities for families experiencing disability
From the mountains to the sandy dunes of the coast, Families Connected supports families throughout Lane County. Parent groups meet regularly in Florence, Eugene, Springfield and Oakridge.
Discover how you can get connected with other families for support, camaraderie and friendship. To get connected, join Familias Connected. For more information about Families Connected, email Sarah or call 541-343-5256 ext. 100.
Familias en Conexión meets regularly in Springfield. To get connected with other parents and families who speak Spanish, join Familias en Conexión. For more information about Familias en Conexión, email Mariela or call 541-343-5256 ext. 122.
Families Connected and Familias en Conexión are members of the Oregon Consortium of Family Networks.
Familias en Conexión Reconnects in Virtual Event
With the hep of iPads purchased through a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation, read how parents in Familias en Conexión enjoyed meeting virtually after a long hiatus caused by the pandemic.
Families Connected Success
Read how Lesli learned to develop a positive vision for her daughter’s future, advocate effectively, and use community resources to help her daughter live a full life after taking the Families Connected Strong Start Parent Leadership training.
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