211info summer resources are here!

Family Connections at Linn-Benton Community College is currently recruiting a Preschool Promise Instructional Coach to primarily serve early learning programs across Lincoln County.

Are you an apprentice or journeyworker in a construction trade? Do you support people in the trades? The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) wants to hear from you about Oregon’s new Child Care for Construction Program! 

Looking for affordable things to do with your family? Pollywog has got you covered. Our calendar features family-friendly events across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties—all in one place.

The Early Learning Hub & Pollywog have a virtual bulletin board for our partners to share events, information, and resources of interest to families and service providers who work with families in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties.

Rainy days are perfect for reading—and this April, 74,387 children across Oregon will receive a new Imagination Library book to enjoy.

Across the country, kindergarten has been changing. Insights drawn from classroom observations shared through Education Week and the work of Susan Engel give us a helpful window into what children are experiencing today—and why our partnerships matter so much.

One way to help is to learn about the supports and programs available to help families who are in crisis. Sharing information about local food banks, how to enroll in food and cash benefits, and sharing information about supports and services that a family might need helps to strengthen families and protect children.

Families can now apply for Preschool Promise (PSP) for the 2026–27 school year. This free, high-quality preschool program helps children build the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond—at no cost to eligible families.

Car Seat Basics is a free e-learning course that takes about 60 minutes to complete. Learn to keep children safe in cars as they grow by completing all or specific modules on rear-facing and forward-facing car seat use, as well as booster seat and seat belt use.