Explore child care, early learning and family support resources in Southern Oregon. Check each program’s age limits, application process and availability.

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Medford

Child Care Resource Network

Child Care Resource Network provides child-care referrals and consumer support in Jackson and Josephine counties; call 211 for referrals. Its free Inclusive Support Line helps families and educators support children with disabilities, challenging behaviors, or special health-care needs.

3132 State St Suite 210, Medford, OR 97501

Community Works

Community Works provides free, confidential support for people affected by domestic or sexual violence, including crisis support and safe housing. The HelpLine is available 24/7; services welcome all genders.

2594 E Barnett Rd, Suite C, Medford, OR 97504

JCFPA Warehouse

JCFPA Warehouse provides free clothing and many other items to licensed foster and relative caregivers in Jackson and Josephine counties; membership is not required for clothing. Larger furniture such as beds, cribs, and strollers is reserved for paid JCFPA members. Text 541-227-5994 for current hours.

727 N. Central Ave. Medford, OR 97501

La Clinica

La Clinica provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care in the Rogue Valley. Its Medford dental clinic is at 1113 Progress Drive; call 541-535-6239 for general information, 541-512-3900 for dental appointments, or 541-618-1300 for medical appointments.

1113 Progress Drive, Medford, OR 97504

Siskiyou Community Health

Siskiyou Community Health Center offers medical and dental care in Grants Pass and Cave Junction to insured and uninsured patients. The listed Medford address and 541-500-8407 phone are for the Healthy Families Program; call 541-472-4777 for primary care.

1380 Biddle Rd, Suite D, Medford, OR 97504

Central Point

Southern Oregon Head Start

Southern Oregon Head Start operates 27 centers in Jackson and Josephine counties and offers Head Start, Early Head Start, and Preschool Promise, including early education and family support. Programs are free for qualifying families; apply for eligibility and placement.

1001 Beall Ln, Central Point, OR 97502

Ashland

Grants Pass

Multiple locations

Family Nurturing Center

Family Nurturing Center offers family support, parenting education, home visiting, therapeutic classrooms, diapers, clothing, and access to food boxes in Jackson and Josephine counties. Call about current programs and eligibility.

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211info

211info is Oregon's free, confidential referral service for local food, housing, utility, child care, health, mental health, legal, employment, transportation, and disaster resources. Search online, dial 211 or 866-698-6155, or text your ZIP code to 898211. Language interpreters are available.