RESOURCES + PARTNERS
RESOURCES + PARTNERS
GENERAL
Connecting people with health and social service organizations
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 from service area OR call the toll-free alternative number 866-698-6155
Street Roots- Rose City Resource Guide
Comprehensive list of services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
ONLINE
Global Health Media- Breastfeeding Videos
Global Health Media has videos covering critical topics in global health, including an 18 video breastfeeding series that provides important information and techniques for breastfeeding success.
The parents on Demand website features “The Boob Group,” where a group of experienced mothers discuss their successes, struggles and society’s impact
Ameda’s Milk101 is a digital library for everything related to breastfeeding and pumping. Milk101 has educational material that is written by mothers and lactation consultants, and videos that discuss foundations of breastfeeding and how to pump.
United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)
A trusted source for continuing education and professional development involving lactation. This website includes lactation periodicals, membership opportunities, access to webinars, and other lactation-related events and/or resources.
Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon
Free breastfeeding support phone and email communication. NWC’s peer counselors can help with breastfeeding questions, breast pump sales, and rentals, or assistance planning your return to work
IN-PERSON
Organization housing five IBCLCs that provide services on a sliding basis based on what you are able to pay.
Organization housing three lactation consultants. OHP families are able to schedule discounted visits to the Alma Birth Center every Friday for lactation consultation. Call or go online to book an appointment.
Lactation Consultant offering breastfeeding, and new family support.
Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon
Free breastfeeding support phone and email communication. NWC’s peer counselors can help with breastfeeding questions, breast pump sales, and rentals, or assistance planning your return to work.
info@nursingmotherscouncel.org
BREAST PUMPS
How to purchase or rent a breast pump with insurance:
Free breastfeeding support phone and email communication. NWC’s peer counselors can help with breastfeeding questions, breast pump sales, and rentals, or assistance planning your return to work
Car seats and Car Safety
Safety – Installation/Damage/Recalls/Size/Age Appropriateness:
Includes evidence-based information on Oregon state-wide car seat laws, safety measures and practices. The site also has resources as to where to attend a free car seat safety check event and information on car seat safety in children with disabilities.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Information on how to know what seat is most appropriate for children based on size, age, Oregon Law, and descriptions of what each type of car seats there are.
Oregon Impact offers educational opportunities to learn safe car seat practices and information on how to get car seats for a reduced cost.
Governors Highway Safety Association
This website includes up-to-date laws and policies for child passenger safety in each state
Resources for Dads
Founded from a father, who at the time, was young and found that there were few resources for not just young dads, but dads in general. Squires is a great resource to connect with dads, find more information that help support the father during fatherhood.
“As the only national organization focused on new fathers, we have a responsibility to support others who want to help prepare men to be the dads. Starting with childbirth educators, our partners since inception, we are building resource centers to support the practitioners and organizations who share our mission:”
Food
Providing food and clothing relief to families and individuals in the Portland area.
Connect to a Group
Abuse Prevention- Parents Anonymous® of Oregon and Parent Mentor Program
Addiction During Pregnancy (alcohol, drugs, medication)- Project Nurture
Child Birth- Every Mother Counts- Film Series
Domestic/Sexual Violence- Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support- Brief Encounters
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)- Precious Beginnings
Post-partum/Baby Blues- Support Resources
Smoking Cessation Support (Cigarettes/ Vaping): https://tobaccofreelife.org/ • https://vapingdaily.com/
Stillborn Delivery Support- Hayden’s Helping Hands
Fun activities for Portland area families:
Portland Children’s Museum- Family Access Program ($20 yearly)
Oregon Zoo- Zoo For All Program ($5/ticket)
Red Tricycle- Events and Activities in Portland
PSU Students With Children- Free and Low-Cost Summer Activities
1515 NE 41st Ave Portland, OR 97232 • English (503) 249-5801 • Espanol (503) 913-9360
Mother and Child Education Center is located in the heart of Northeast Portland in the Hollywood District
Mother & Child Education Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible.