Together For Children
Strengthening Central Oregon Families since 1988
Together for Children is a local supporter of families in Central Oregon with young children. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we have been providing opportunities for community connections, resource referral, and parent education since 1988.
Community Connections
We partner with other organizations within Central Oregon to increase our reach and provide access and support to families in our community. We currently collaborate with MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, Sisters Park and Recreation Department, Central Oregon Parenting Hub, Bend Park and Recreation Department, Redmond Area Parks and Recreation Department, the COCC Early Childhood Education Department, and our partnerships continue to grow.
Resource Referral
While our community has many wonderful resources available for children and families, we know that they change from time to time and can be hard to find when dealing with the daily struggles of life. Our staff and board members are well connected within our community and have vast knowledge and experience with accessing these resources. We help to make referrals and connect you with other supporters in our community when you need assistance with something outside of our expertise.
Parent Education
This is where we truly shine! Parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities and unexpected challenges. We are here to answer your questions as they come up, share our expertise, and help you create a community of supportive parents, all while strengthening the bond with your child and having FUN! Our hands-on technique is unique because we have built in time to practice learned skills and ask questions in real time. Our parent educator is with you and your child every step of the way.
Together For Children
About Us
All people with young children sometimes need a community to enjoy, help cope and become better parents.
We are that community.
Together For Children believes:
Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher.
Birth to three is a critical stage of development.
All families have strengths.
Families are strengthened by a strong foundation of education, information, support and resources.
Our Mission
Together for Children is here to enhance the lives of children by strengthening families through parent education, parent/child interaction and community support.
Testimonials
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“Together for Children empowers, educates, and supports families through the most critical years, teaching life building success skills, that remain with families through the child’s whole life. It’s a start every family deserves and our children should not do without it! I am so thankful my family experienced TFC’s gifts.”
Cari Landis
parent -
“In a nutshell, TFC was an outlet for my parental and personal sanity. It only took one birth to realize how much I didn’t know about being a parent! That, coupled with my relative isolation as a mom (all my peers having teenage children), left me at times bewildered, frustrated, and full of self-doubts….TFC was an invaluable resource for my many questions, for childhood development education in general, and a safe place for “airing out.”
Adrienne Banks
mother in the program -
“Through patient and insightful teaching and the fellowship of moms in TFC, I have learned what is “normal” developmental behavior and have been given some amazing tools to help my daughters, my own and our family development. I recommend this program to EVERYONE who interacts with kids.”
Emily
mother of 3 years and 10 month old daughters
Learn more about how we serve Central Oregon families…
Make a donation.
We believe that all families deserve support regardless of their financial situation. Your donation provides scholarships to help families access our parenting programs.