Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families
| Type | non-profit |
|---|---|
| Address |
830 NE 47th Avenue
Portland,
Oregon
97213
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| Phone Number | 503-215-2429 |
| Fax Number | 503-215-2478 |
| Service Area | statewide |
| Contact |
Anne Saraceno
503-215-2499
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| Website | http://www.providence.org/ChildCenter |
The Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families connects families, caregivers and friends of children with disabilities to resources, information and training. Resources specific to disabilities and conditions, as well as information on respite options, recreation, educational options and other day-to-day issues.
Connects families, caregivers, and friends of children with disabilities to resources, information, and training. They offer resources specific to disabilities and conditions, as well as information on respite options, recreation, educational options and other day-to-day issues. Seminars are available (you can download the calendar from the web-site). A lending library is also available, providing a wide range of information on childhood illnesses and conditions; as well as the care and parenting issues related to them. The information is available in many forms, including videos, audiotapes, periodicals, books, and staff-assisted computer searches.
Second location:
Medford Center
840 Royal Ave
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541) 732-5958
Toll Free: (877) 541-0588
Hours of operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and by appointment.
Products/Services
- E.L. Wiegand Foundation Library with Information about Childhood Illnesses, Conditions and Care
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The E.L. Wiegand Foundation Library, within the Swindells Resource Center, provides information on a wide range of childhood illnesses and conditions, as well as the care and parenting issues related to them. User-friendly information is available in many forms, including videos, audiotapes, periodicals, books, and staff-assisted computer searches.
- Swindells Center "My Child's Life Care Notebook and Organizer" for Families with Children with Disabilities
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An organizer developed to help families record and track the day-to-day needs of children with disabilities.
- Community Events and Trainings for Families and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
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The Swindells Center conducts training programs for families and caregivers of children with disabilities on a variety of topics. Topics include behavior and development, communication, future planning, nutrition, education, inclusion strategies and child advocacy. Our presenters include local experts in various medical and educational fields as well as national and internationally known advocates for children and families.
