Baker County

Building Healthy Families

Programs

MINI MOUNTAINEERS

Guardians and kids get outdoors with movement and fresh air. Whether at the park or on the path; walking, playing, and making friends.

Wednesdays at 3:30pm

Join our facebook group for weekly details!

ABC MUSIC AND ME

This hour long group for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners+ and their guardians uses music and movement to strengthen social-emotional skills, motor skills, language reception, ability to follow directions, and more!

Thursdays at 10am at Baker County Library

FIELD TRIP FRIDAYS

Tyically one Friday a month, Building Healthy Families explores a local or regional attraction, such as a pumpkin patch or museum.

Field trips offer a chance for kids to explore our community and beyond in a fun, safe group.

 

MOMCO

MomCo (formerly MOPS) is a supportive group for mothers designed to foster connection, community, and personal growth. Through regular meetups MomCo creates a welcoming space for moms connect.

Visit the Baker County MomCo website or facebook page for more information!

STORYTIME

Come together for stories and a snack with other little ones and their guardians.

Tuesdays at 10am at Baker County Library or Park

DIAPER BANK

Building Healthy Families houses a Diaper Bank where any family in the community can come and receive free diapers and wipes (limit 10 diapers per week, per family). We also have a small selection of baby body care products, swimmers and pull-ups.

Donations to our Diaper Bank are always appreciated, even partial packs!

FOOD PANTRY and sharing shelf

Grab-and-go dinner bags, grocery support, formula, books, activities, crafts, toilet paper, and more!

Our pantry and sharing shelf are located by our office in the Baker Early Learning Center. Give us a call at 541-524-2331 for more information.

SAFE SITTER CLASSES

Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

HOME VISITS

Home visitors provide individualized weekly 1-hour visits and are able to support families with parenting, education opportunities and connecting to community resources.

PARENT CAFES

Parent Cafes provide a safe space to connect with other parents and have conversations that strengthen our families.

Join us monthly for free lunch, with childcare and incentives provided.

PARENTING CLASSES

BHF provides a variety of parent education classes and workshops both in-person and virtual.  Please contact us to get a list of options currently available.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

We regularly hold community events. Check our calendar and facebook page to stay up to date!

Calendar

FACEBOOK

Summer EBT is back in 2025!☀️El EBT de Verano está de vuelta en 2025!☀️#summer #FREE #freefood #kids #families ... See MoreSee Less
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April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth. Our #ProtectOurChildren team will be closing out the month sharing information from the University of Oregon�#PreventionWorksWorks campaign. ... See MoreSee Less
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Another reason to love Kindermusik! We will be at the Library this morning with ABC Music and Me at 10 am - see you there!Monotone be gone! In Kindermusik classes, we often sing or chant the words. One of the major benefits is implementing a cadence early on, so that when children are ready to read, they launch into a natural rhythm. #Kindermusik #KindermusikHelpsMe #KindermusikHelpsWithThat #ToddlerMusicClass #MusicClassForToddlers #ReadingCadence#EarlyReading #EarlyLiteracy ... See MoreSee Less
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Families, classrooms, offices, and community members - help us paint Baker blue Thursday April 24th! 💙💙💙Building Healthy Families - Baker County is collaborating with Prevent Child Abuse America for Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙#community #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #WearBlueDay #events ... See MoreSee Less
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If you've noticed someone close to you seems off or overwhelmed, starting a conversation with care can make all the difference. Let them know you've noticed a change and that you're there to listen without judgment. Sharing that you understand or have gone through your own challenges can help them feel less alone. Just showing up for someone else can be the first step toward healing. Graphic tips from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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CONTACT US

Reach out today with inquiries about our programs, resources, schedule, or any questions!

Our office is located in The Baker Early Learning Center

Staff

Jessica Hatfield
Parent & Youth Educator
Jillian Hawkins
Communications/Spanish Interpreter
Laura Hawkins
Parent & Youth Educator/Protect our Children
Tori Hawkins
FS&C Home Visitor/Parent Educator

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MISSION

Building Healthy Families strengthens families through proven family education and support programs and helps create family environments that assure children’s school readiness, success, and life skills.