Online Resources
Resources for parents & caregivers
Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub
Resources for families residing in Marion & Polk Counties, including parenting classes, preschool programs, Kindergarten readiness, and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for free children’s books delivered to your door.
The Beyond Sleep Training Project
Mission: “We support parents in understanding biologically normal infant and toddler sleep and navigating the early years of parenting without sleep training.” A helpful website that includes FAQs about sleep issues, “articles to read when,” and a Facebook group for additional support.
Books and free resources geared specifically toward young children to help talk about trauma. Books are available for free Kindle download the 1st of every month.
Have you completed a recent ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) for your child? The Oregon Screening Project allows you to screen your child’s developmental milestones from the comfort of your own home and receive suggestions for next steps. For children 0-6 years old; free.
Sesame Street offers support for multiple topics, including divorce, grief & loss, handling tantrums, and healthy living. Select “Caregiver” from the upper left corner for activity ideas.
Resources for early childhood professionals
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
A valuable resource of information and continuing education for supporting children and families impacted by trauma.
The Bias of “Professionalism” Standards
We hear a lot about being “professional” in our work… but what does this actually mean, and where does it originate?
Oregon Infant Mental Health Association
If you live in Oregon and are interested in Infant Mental Health endorsement, start here! (If you’re not in Oregon, check the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health to find your endorsement information!)
Sesame Street offers support for multiple topics, including divorce, grief & loss, handling tantrums, and healthy living. Select “Provider” from the upper left corner for activities and professional development.
A free resource developed for home visitors, by home visitors, to respectfully and effectively address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with families.
Resources for anyone
In the 1990s, a groundbreaking study was conducted at Kaiser Permanente that revolutionized how we think about childhood trauma. This site provides information about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research, helps navigate and understand your own story, and offers bite-sized steps toward healing.
Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture
Struggle with perfectionism? Does everything feel super urgent? It’s not just you.
You Feel Like Shit: A Self Care Game
Having one of those days that you feel like, well, you know? This is a great resource to help you take care of yourself when that’s the last thing on your mind.