Malheur County

Building Healthy Families

Programs

MINI MOUNTAINEERS PLAYGROUP

Join the Mini Mountaineers as we explore nature, make friends and enjoy this beautiful place where we live. This is a free group open to all families with children. We meet weekly for activities that include walking, playtime, games, nature exploration, picnics and adventures at local parks with an emphasis on family support, parent education and early childhood literacy!

Wednesdays 10:30-11:30

Join our facebook group for weekly details!

KINDERMUSIK

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!

Check our calendar or facebook page for schedule!

STORYTIME

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

Tuesdays at 10am at Nyssa Library

EARLY LITERACY PACKETS

These are available at the Vale Public Library, Nyssa Public Library and Vale Food Pantry. These packets are designed for families with preschool age children. Each month they include a new book, craft like activity and pages of skill building activities such as learning opposites, rhyming, cutting skills, letter and number recognition and more! We hope you will try out a packet!

FOOD/CLOTHES/DIAPER PANTRY

In collaboration with TVCRN we now have many supplies for any family to utilize!

Our pantry islocated by our office by our office in the TVCRN. Give us a call at (208) 739-3249 for more information. Ask about diaper delivery!

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

Strengthening Families – an 11 week course designed for the entire family to participate in and build skills.
 
Conscious DisciplineConscious Discipline is a proven, comprehensive approach that empowers parents with skills that create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families. This is an 8 week course. 
 
Parenting Now – A positive-strength based curriculum, designed to be inviting to a wide range of parents with young children. This curriculum helps parents identify and integrate their values into their daily and long-range parenting. with an emphasis  on respecting their children as unique individuals. This is a 7 week course. 
 
Make Parenting A Pleasure -This course is informed by the latest research about child rearing factors known to promote children’s healthy development. It provides informational, social and emotional support for parents, guides parents in self-care, and helps parents provide a positive, nurturing environment for their children. This class is a 12 week course. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

Parent Council

Parent Council is a group of parents and community partners who meet each month to connect, exchange ideas, work together on projects, and provide feedback.

Calendar

FACEBOOK

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Building Healthy Families- Malheur County

Building Healthy Families supports families through education, engagement, advocacy and resources.

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Did you know?...Building Healthy Families is partnering with the Oregon Department of Justice to raise awareness around Gun Violence and positive community intervention strategies.#communityviolenceintervention #CommunitySafety ... See MoreSee Less
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Camp ZOE Registration is now open! We are happy to share this link that will allow campers to start registering for our upcoming camp, June 27 & 28th, 2025 located in Ontario, Oregon at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. Camp will start on Friday, June 27th at 6 PM with a family dinner, camp orientation, introduction to group leaders, and a few activities. We will end this night at 8 PM so ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Safe Sitter Class on March 24th is now full. We will offer this class again during the summer! Have a great week! ... See MoreSee Less
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CONTACT US

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

Building Healthy Families in Malheur County is housed in the same building as Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery.

Staff

Lisa Dickard
Parent Education
ruth Blazzard
Peer Parent Educator