Washington County Community Resource Guide Grandparent Edition
Activity Guide Portland Children’s Museum 503-223-6500 4015 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221 Provides virtual tours, exhibits, workshops, group tours and birthday parties. www.portlandcm.org
Inukai Family Boys and Girls Club of Hillsboro 503-640-4558 560 SE Third Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123 http://www.bgca.org Youth development programs focusing on education and recreation.
Northwest Children’s Theatre and School 503-222-4480 1819 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97209 www.nwcts.org NWCT offers five family-oriented shows, featuring adult actors working beside young actors.
OMSI – Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 503-797-4000 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 www.omsi.edu OMSI offers brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.
1 Oregon Zoo 503-226-1561 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221 www.oregonzoo.org The zoo offers some discounted rates on specific days. Check the website for more information.
Outdoors In - Park @ the Plaza 503-681-5244 124 E. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 Outdoors In park @ the plaza is 3,800 square feet full of indoor fun! The facility provides a full-size playground system with slides, an 8-foot bouldering wall and a unique whole-body electronic gaming system that provides a fun, heart-pumping workout. The space was designed with 2 - 12 year-olds in mind, but is open to everyone. Kids through age 17 must be accompanied by an adult who will remain onsite at all times. Small fee.
Lan Su Chinese Garden 503-228-8131 239 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97209 www.lansugarden.org Offers periodic events and festivals, specifically for families.
THPRD-Family Assistance Program 503-645-6433 15707 SW Walker Road Beaverton, OR 97006 www.thprd.org THPRD Family Assistance Program provides a fee waiver amount to low- income families in the Park District.
YMCA-Beaverton Family 503-644-2191 9685 SW Harvest Court Beaverton, OR 97005 www.ymcacw.org Beaverton Family YMCA offers health and fitness, adult basketball league, Active Older Adults, and youth and family programs.
2 YMCA- Sherwood Family 503-625-9622 23000 SW Pacific Hwy Sherwood, OR 97140 www.ymcacw.org The Sherwood facility provides programs in youth sports, as well as aquatics and swim team, fitness programs, Active Older Adults, Parkinson's and Cardiac Therapy programs, Teen Center, and youth and family activities.
Children’s Services and Child Care Beaverton Foursquare Children’s Ministries 503-644-9104 13565 SW Walker Rd Beaverton, OR 97005 www.b4church.org Variety of programs for children, teens, and mothers.
Child Care Resource & Referral 971-223-6100 or 800-624-9516 Community Action 1001 SW Baseline St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.caowash.org Connects families with child care providers in Washington County.
Early Head Start & Head Start Preschool 503-693-3262 Community Action 1001 SW Baseline St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.caowash.org Comprehensive programs serving children birth through five years of age.
Clothing Consignment and Resale Shops Back-on-the Rack 503-642-7225 2900 SW Cornelius Pass Rd. Ste 220 Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.shopbackontherack.com Clothing, baby furniture and equipment.
3 Baby & Me 503-639-8439 503-646-2021 503-846-1402 13815 SW Pacific Hwy 12640 NW Cornell Rd. 3207 NW Glencoe Rd. Tigard, OR 97223 Beaverton, OR 97229 Hillsboro, OR 97124
Clothing, cribs, bedding & equipment.
Buffalo Exchange 503-222-3418 503-234-1302 1036 W. Burnside 1420 SE 37th Ave Portland, OR 97209 Portland, OR 97214 www.buffaloexchange.com Offers resale clothing and accessories for teens.
Caring Closet 503-431-5400 Tigard High School 9000 SW Durham Rd. Tigard, OR 97224 Free clothing and school supplies for needy Tigard District students.
Goodwill Stores in Washington County 503-643-6099 503-533-9935 503-591-5440 12975 SW Westgate Dr 16157 NW Cornell Rd. 775 SW 185th Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005 Beaverton, OR 97006 Aloha, OR 97006
Clothing, dishes, books, toys, bedding, small furniture items for the family.
Hoot-n-Annie 503-548-4668 7850 SW Barber Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 www.hoot-n-annie.com Children’s clothing, newborn to size eight.
Pass It On www.passitonsales.com Children’s consignment event held annually in March. Sell, buy, donate, volunteer.
4 Plato’s Closet 503-617-9948 18033 NW Evergreen Parkway Beaverton, OR 97006 www.platosclosetbeaverton.com Quality teen used clothing and accessories.
Second to None 6308 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97201 Children’s used clothing, strollers and furniture.
Value Village 503-684-1982 12060 SW Main St. Tigard, OR 97223 Offers clothing, accessories, and collectibles of all sizes.
Counseling Services Adult Addiction Prevention & Treatment Service 503-846-4432 155 N First Avenue, Suite 250 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Information and referrals for addiction prevention and treatment services.
Al-Anon/Alateen 503-292-1333 www.al-anon.org Supports the family and friends of people who are problem drinkers.
Center for Family & Adolescent Research 877-243-1065 729 NE Oregon St., Suite 150 5050 SW Griffith Dr., Suite 203 Portland, OR 97232 Beaverton, OR 97005 www.ori.org/cfar/portland Free drug counseling for youth and their families.
5 Dougy Center 503-775-5683 3909 SE 52nd Ave Portland, OR 97286 www.dougy.org Support for children and teens that have experienced the death of a parent or other family member or friend.
Good Samaritan Ministries 503-644-2339 7929 SW Cirrus Drive, Suite 23 Beaverton, OR 97008 www.goodsamaritanministries.org Counseling ministry includes family, individual, marriage, men's, and women’s and teen’s groups. They also provide anger management and abuse counseling.
Providence Hospice Bereavement Services 503-216-1234 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, OR 97225 www.providence.org/Oregon/Programs_and_Services/Hospice/e20grief_Supp ort.htm Refer people to counselors and community resources
Lifeworks NW 503-641-1475 14255 SW Brigadoon Court, Suite 80 Beaverton, OR 97005 www.lifeworksnw.org Culturally responsive prevention, mental health and addiction services
Lines for Life 800-273-8255 www.linesforlife.org Substance abuse and suicide prevention hot line.
Mental Health Crisis Line 503-291-9111
6 Morrison Child and Family Outpatient 503-258-4495 14025 SW Farmington Road, Suite 160 Beaverton, OR 97005 Provide outpatient counseling, including individual, group and family counseling as well as crisis intervention and case management.
Pacific Psychology Clinic 503-352-7333 222 SE Eighth Avenue, Suite 212 Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.pacificu.edu/spp/clinic/index.cfm
Washington County Community Counseling Services 503-846-3724 503-846-3400 150 N First Avenue Hillsboro, OR97124 Community Counseling Services offers counseling at no cost. They are located at Washington County Community Corrections in the Center for Victims' Services.
Suicide Bereavement Support 503-223-6604 503-200-0382 2116 NE 18th Avenue Portland, OR 97212
Dental Services Bright Now! Dental 503-644-1400 4655 SW Griffith Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 www.brightnow.com This is a for-profit dental office, which offers some payment options for working people who have no dental insurance, predominantly access to a credit card plan for medical and dental expenses called "Care Credit".
Dental Access Program 503-988-6942 Provides emergency and critical dental care to non-insured patients.
7 Dental Van at Forest Grove Family Resource Center 503-359-2598 1341 Pacific Avenue Forest Grove, OR 97116 Patients must have a serious dental problem such as pain, or an abscessed or broken tooth.
Donated Dental Services Program 503-594-0837 PO Box 3710 Wilsonville, OR 97070 This program provides free dental services to persons of all ages with disabilities, and older adults aged 65 and over. Applicants must be low income and have no dental insurance.
OHSU Dental School 503-494-8867 2730 SW Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97201 www.ohsu.edu/sod
Pacific University Dental Health Clinic 503-352-7373 222 E Eighth Avenue Suite 271 Hillsboro, OR 97213 Educational nature of providing educational, preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene services.
Portland Community College Dental School/Sylvania Campus BLDG HT 971-7222-4909 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219
Senior Smile 10505 SE 17th Ave. Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-513-5010 Senior Smile provides reduced fees on dental services for people 60 years and older who have no dental insurance and meet the required income guidelines. There is a one-time application fee of $25. Fees will be 50% of private fee for services.
8 Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Cornelius Dental Hillsboro Dental 503-359-8505 503-352-2354 85 N 12th St. 730 SE Oak Street, Suite A and B Cornelius, OR 97123 Hillsboro, OR 97123
The Virginia Garcia Dental Clinic provides preventative and restorative dental care for children. Some urgent care is available for children. They are only able to take the first two adults with an emergency situation each day.
Disability/Special Needs After School Center 503-649-6110 Imagine Possibilities (formerly Arc of Washington County 4450 SW 184th Avenue Aloha, OR 97007 www.imaginepossibilities.net The Arc serves children and adults with mental disabilities and their families. The After School Care (ASC) is for children ages 4 - 17.
Adventures Without Limits 503-359-2568 1341 Pacific Avenue Forest Grove, OR 97116 www.awloutdoors.com Facilitates inclusive, outdoor adventure for people of all ages and ability levels.
Quiet Waters Outreach 503-217-5142 16235 SW Woodcrest Ave, Tigard, OR 97224 www.quietwatersoutreach.org
Self-Determination Resources 503-292-7142 12770 SW 1st St, Beaverton, OR 97005-2759 www.sdri-pdx.org [email protected]
9 Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District 503-629-6331 15707 SW Walker Road Beaverton, OR 97006 www.thprd.org
Food Donation Sites
Helping Hands 503-292-9293 Sunset Presbyterian Church 14986 NW Cornell Portland, OR 97229 www.sunsetpres.org Sunset Presbyterian's Helping Hands program distributes food and clothing to needy people. Donations of food and clothing are always welcome.
Love in the Name of Christ of Greater Hillsboro (Love, Inc.) 503-648-0770 5500 NE Moore Ct, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Furniture, household goods, linens, baby items, car seat referrals, tutoring, food and clothing referrals as provided by local churches.
Seniors & Persons with Disabilities SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Formerly Food Stamps 971-673-5100 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 200 Hillsboro, OR 97124
Health Clinics Asian Health and Service Center 503-872-8822 3430 SE Powell Boulevard Portland, OR 97202 www.ahscpdx.org [email protected]
Southwest Community Health Center 503-846-4418 266 West Main Street, MS 68 Hillsboro, OR 97123 Mondays from 5 – 8 pm
10 Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 503-216-1234 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, OR 97225 www.providence.org/Oregon/facilities/hospitals/providence_st_vincent
Tuality Community Hospital 503-681-1111 335 SE 8th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.tuality.org
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinic – Beaverton 503-352-6000 2935 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard Beaverton, OR 07005 www.virginiagarcia.org/locations/beaverton.html
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinic – Cornelius 503-359-5564 1151 N Adair St, Cornelius, OR 97113 www.virginiagarcia.org/locations/cornelius.html
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinic – Hillsboro 503-601-7400 226 SE 8th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.virginiagarcia.org/locations/hillsboro.html
Neighborhood Health Center 503-941-3016 266 W Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 The center offers family planning and reproductive health services Monday & Wednesday 8 am to 5 pm.
SW Community Health Center 503-846-4418 266 W Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 The center offers walk-in urgent care along with other services such as routine labs, and diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure Monday and Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 pm. 11 Help Lines
211 or 503-222-5555 Connects people to community services
Adult and Family Services 503-693-1833
ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection 503-846-3060 or 1-855-673-2372
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-800-621-1646
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-786-2929
Parents Anonymous 503-258-4557
24-Hour Nurseline 503-216-6520
Housing and Utilities Community Action Energy and Weatherization Assistance Energy Assistance Program 503-648-6646 Offers limited assistance to help prevent shutoffs, restore utilities and provide heating fuel
Weatherization 503-648-6646 Ext 689 503-693-3258
Home Access & Repair for Disabled & Elderly (HARDE) Washington County Office of Community Development (OCD) 503-846-8814 328 W Main Street, Suite 100 Hillsboro, OR 97123 [email protected] Washington County Community Development provides grants and low interest loans for low-income elderly. Home repairs can be made.
12 Older Americans Act Home Repair Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services 503-846-3060 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124
Rebuilding Together Washing County 503-644-4544 12550 SW 3rd St Beaverton, OR 97005 www.togwc.org
ReFIT 503-698-8382 www.refitportland.org
Utility Services 1-800-882-3377 1-800-542-8818 www.nwnatural.com www.portlandgeneral.com For natural gas For electricity
Legal Services Beaverton Dispute Resolution Center 503-526-2523 www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/disputeresolution email – [email protected] Providing mediation services and conflict resolution education for the citizens of Beaverton,, and all citizens of Washington County east of 185th Avenue.
Child Support Enforcement 503-229-6565
Child Welfare Information Gateway https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/laws- policies/statutes/kinshipguardianship/ Website offers information series: Kinship Guardianship as a Permanency Option.
Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center www.grandfamilies.org Serves as a national legal resource created to educate the individual about state laws and legislation in support of grandfamilies.
13 Internal Revenue Service https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/grandparents-caring-for-grandchildren- should-check-their-eligibility-for-eitc Tax tips for Grandparents caring for grandchildren
Legal Aid Services of Oregon 503-648-7163 Hillsboro Regional Office 230 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite F Hillsboro, OR 97124 www.lawhelp.org/program/694/index.cfm
Modest Means Program 503-684-3763 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Tigard, OR 97224 Matches low income Oregonians with attorneys willing to work for reduced fees. Modest Means attorneys only handle landlord/tenant, family law, and criminal defense.
Oregon Legal Guide to Grandparents https://apps.state.or.us/Forms/Served/de9395.pdf
Problem Solvers Oregon State Bar 503-647-3763 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Tigard, OR 97224 Oregon lawyers volunteer as Problem Solvers to offer free legal information and advice to young people between the ages of 11 and 17. Any young person within this age group can call to request a referral to this program. Referrals include a thirty-minute office visit with a volunteer lawyer.
Restraining Orders 503-846-3830
St. Andrew Legal Clinic 503-648-1600 232 NE Lincoln Street, Suite H Hillsboro, OR 97124 www.salcgroup.org
14 Libraries Washington County libraries feature free book and movie lending, reading groups, activities for the whole family, community activities, and home delivery services.
Banks Public Library Hillsboro Public Library, Shute 111 Market Street Park Banks, OR 97106 775 SE Tenth Avenue 503-324-1382 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-615-6500 Beaverton City Library 12375 SW Fifth Street Library Outreach Services Beaverton, OR 97005 Homebound Services 503-644-2197 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 Cornelius Public Library 503-648-9785 1355 N Barlow Street Cornelius, OR 97113 North Plains Public Library 503-357-4093 31334 NW Commercial Street North Plains, OR 97133 Forest Grove City Library 503-647-5051 2114 Pacific Avenue Forest Grove, OR 97116 Pacific University Library 503-992-3247 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Hillsboro Main Public Library 503-352-1400 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-615-6500 Newsletter/Website
The Grand Voice http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grand-Voices- Newsletter.html?soid=1102949363204&aid=pON1RQHlNjw
Pet Adoption Washington County Animal Services and 503-846-7041 Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter 1901 SE 24th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123 www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/AnimalServices/AnimalShelter/index.cfm
15 Cat Adoption Team 503-925-8903 14175 SW Galbreath Drive Sherwood, OR 97140 www.catadoptionteam.org
Support Groups & Parent Education African-American Families Through Adoption Pam and Rob Vergun 503-645-6642 This is a parent-led support group that meets in the greater Portland area. Their purpose is for fun and connections with other families who have adopted children with African or African-American heritage.
Center for Family Success 503-286-0600 1445 SE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97233 Support for grandparents and other relatives raising a child whose parent is, or has been incarcerated. Meets 1st Monday of the month.
Grandparents and Relatives as Parents Urban League 503-988-5470 x 24559 5325 NE MLK Blvd Portland, OR This group meets the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare is provided and reservations are required.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Carollynn Smith 503-283-9594 503-288-1515 This is a grandparent-led support group that focuses on advocacy for grandparent’s rights. Call for meeting times.
Grief Support Group Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 503-215-4622 9205 SW Barnes Rd Portland, OR 97225 www.providence.org/oregon/programs_and_services/hospice/griefgroups.ht m
16 Grupo de apoyo para Padres de Crianza y Padres Adoptivos Departamento de Servicios Humanos 503-631-6924 or 503-648-8951 5300 NE Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124
Grupo de apoyo para familias de crianza y familias adoptivas de habla hispana. Se reúne el cuatro Jueves del mes, 6:00 a 8:00 de la tarde. Hillsboro Family Resource Center 503-844-1688 451 SE Walnut St Hillsboro, OR 97123
Native Americans Support Group Christine Bruno 503-666-1740 This Portland area support group is for anyone who is a caregiver of a child who is Native American and on the autism spectrum. Call for meeting times.
Support Group for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising and Parenting Children Impact NW – Multicultural Service Center 503-988-6300 x 28322 Upper Conference Room 4610 SE Belmont St. Portland OR 97215 The group is for those who were most likely not expecting to be raising children at this time in their lives. Meets 10:30 am to 12:00 pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
Oregon Adoptive Parents Network Anna Glendenning 503-317-9126 [email protected] This is a parent-led group that serves as a resource for adoptive and pre- adoptive families who have or in the process of adopting. They meet the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
17 Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI) Toll Free Helpline 1-888-891-6784 The Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI) works to provide education and support to families and professionals working with children with disabilities, suspected to have disabilities or have emotional or behavioral problems.
Parenting Connections: The RAFT Relative, Adoptive and Foster Family Team 503-761-4686 East Hill Church 701 N. Main Ave. 2950 SE Stark St #130 Portland, OR Portland, OR This support group is a faith-based group and all are welcome. A pre-meeting family event is often held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and includes pizza, crafts or movies. They meet every third Saturday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Parents Anonymous of Oregon Parent Support Line 503-258-4557 Parents Anonymous of Portland is a program of the Morrison Center. It offers free parent support groups, nurturing children’s programs, and the parent support line. It is a free, anonymous, confidential service.
Talk it Over Margaret Puckett 503-737-9971 Providence Hospital Child Center Eastside: 830 NE 4th Ave. 124 NE 181st Portland OR Portland OR 2nd & 4th Sunday of month 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month 4:00 – 5:30 pm 4:00 – 6:00 pm Sponsored by Trillium Family Services, these support groups are for people raising a child or teen with a serious behavior problem or disorder.
Tigard-Tualatin Resource Center 503-603-1585 9000 SW Durham Rd. Portable #716 Tigard, OR 97224
18 Washington County Adoption Support Group Department of Human Services Jennifer Ricks 503-277-6658 503-646-7234 15625 SW Greystone Court Beaverton, OR 97006 This group meets the third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is provided.
Washington County Commission on Children and Families 503-846-4539 155 N First Avenue Suite #250 or #6 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Information on parenting education and parent groups in the county.
Vision Services
Forest Grove Family Vision Pacific University Eye Clinic Center 222 SE Eighth Avenue, Suite #233 Pacific University Hillsboro, OR 97123 2221 Pacific Avenue 503-352-7300 Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-352-2020 For patients in financial need who are not covered by an insurance plan, they offer a variety of reduced fee and other payment options.
Virginia Garcia Eye Clinic 44 North 11th Street Cornelius, OR 97113 503-359-8505 Provides vision services to many non-english speaking patients. This full service clinic accepts members of the public on an appointment basis for eye/vision examinations.
Please call 503-846-3089 to suggest other resources helpful to grandparents raising grandchildren in Washington County.
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