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Pollywog - Resources and Support for All Families

May 18, 2022

Pollywog serves families with children ages 0-5 years old. We are a free service and we can answer questions and help to get you connected to services that young families need.

Strategy 9.2 RFA - Q&A Session Summary

May 17, 2022

An open Q&A session for the Strategy 9.2 RFA was held Monday, May 16th, to answer questions submitted by email and meeting attendees. Here is a summary in English and Spanish of those questions and answers.

Regional Community Health Survey

May 16, 2022

If you live, work, go to school or spend time in Linn, Benton or Lincoln County, the IHN-CCO wants to learn what you think about health issues in your community. They are conducting a needs survey to develop local plans to improve community health based on your input.

The Affordable Connectivity Program

May 13, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

Strategy 9.2 RFA - Open Q&A Session

May 10, 2022

We will be having an open Q&A session for those with questions or needing assistance with their applications for the Strategy 9.2 RFA, on Monday, June 16th at 3:30 pm.

Request for Applications: Family Support & Family Preservation Funds

May 9, 2022

The EL Hub Governing Board invites interested providers and agencies in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties to submit applications for funding for projects that help fulfill our goal to increase family stability by providing preventative parenting support services to reduce participation in the child welfare system as described in Raise Up Oregon Strategy 9.2. To be considered for funding, proposals must be submitted by email to elhub@linnbenton.edu by 5:00 pm on Monday, June 6, 2022.

State of Babies Yearbook 2022

May 5, 2022

Brains develop faster between the ages of 0-3 than at any later point in life.  All babies need good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 3, 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week, sponsored by the National PTA, is celebrated annually the first week of May. It is a week-long celebration in recognition of teachers and the contributions they make to education and society.

Find celebration ideas at the NEA's resource library.  Share these deals and freebies with the teachers in your life.

Social Skill Development of Young Children Amid the Pandemic

April 27, 2022

All children who are currently between birth and 3 years old have lived all or most of their lives in a pandemic context. A recent Zero to Three Journal article explores the many questions that caregivers have about the potential effects on a child's development, and how the adults in a young child's life can best support their social skills.

Help Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Abuse

April 21, 2022

Information, resources and professional development opportunities from the Early Learning Division for National Child Abuse Prevention Month