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 Discipline – Conscious 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.

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

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Love working with kids and families? Passionate about building community and sharing resources? Building Healthy Families has a part-time staff opening to support BHF programs and services. More information is provided in the attached job description.Want to apply or have questions? Send a cover letter and resume or reach out to Andrea Mildrexler (amildrexler@oregonbhf.org) by May 22nd. #JobOpening #malheurcounty #Careers #community ... See MoreSee Less

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We still have room for a few more youth interested in this class. Sign up today! We cover great material and have fun doing it and best part, it is free! ... See MoreSee Less

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Our #ProtectOurChildren liaisons in Eastern Oregon would like to pass on this info from Stop It Now!Click the link below⬇️ for more resources and tips to stay safe and #preventchildabuse this #summer!www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/safety-planning-for-summer?fbclid=IwY2xjawShE5tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicml...Summer means new programs, new camps, and new caregivers in our children's lives. It also means a fresh need for adults to be educated, prepared, and willing to ask hard questions.Children gain independence over the summer — at day camp, overnight camp, sports programs, or extended visits with family or friends. Three things every parent and caregiver can do before the season starts:→ Get educated. Learn the warning sign behaviors of concerning adults, and learn how to talk with children and teens about prevention.→ Be prepared to speak up. Know what to ask the leaders of any program your child joins. Practice the conversation before you need to have it.→ Create or refresh your family Safety Plan. It's the foundation for every prevention conversation that follows.If you're worried about a specific situation — a coach, a counselor, a relative — you don't have to figure it out alone. The Stop It Now! Helpline is free and confidential.Read the full tip sheet here: www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/safety-planning-for-summer#ChildSafety #ChildAbusePrevention #SummerSafety #PreventionStartsWithAdults #YouthServing ... See MoreSee Less

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We still have spots available!Join us for this summer Safe Sitter class! This is a free class, but spots are limited. ... See MoreSee Less

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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.

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Lisa Dickard

Parent Education

ruth Blazzard

Peer Parent Educator

Melinda Jimenez

Parent Educator

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