In honor of our roots, we offer unique services to families of children who experience cerebral palsy, or a closely-related disability.
We are able to help at every stage... from the moment of diagnosis, to the time when the child is ready to start their adult life.
We offer hope, a sense of connection, and lots of fun along the way!
We are able to help at every stage... from the moment of diagnosis, to the time when the child is ready to start their adult life.
We offer hope, a sense of connection, and lots of fun along the way!
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:
NEW DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT |
Did your child recently receive a diagnosis of cerebral palsy? Give us a call at 503-777-4166 x332, or email us (below)! We'll send you a packet of useful information, including a book all about cerebral palsy. We can also refer you to medical practitioners and vendors.
You'll also get a sense of community and hope. We'll connect you to other families, an equipment exchange, and a chat group. |
Support Groups |
Our parents' support group is named "Gimme a Break." You'll have the chance to meet other parents, brainstorm, share successes, and get emotional support.
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Fun Outings |
Outings are a great chance to hang out with other families who experience CP. Past events have included a summer picnic, a day at the zoo, swimming, skating, etc.
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"Respitality" |
If you need a break from caregiving for a child who experiences cerebral palsy, our "Respitality" services might be just the thing for you.
You can get a free overnight stay at one of our participating hotels. If you need to take a shorter break, we can provide you with a gift certificate to a restaurant, spa, movie theater, etc. We can also provide an offset towards the cost of childcare. |
Conference |
We offer a multi-day conference every two years, designed especially for families who are raising kids with cerebral palsy. You'll get the chance to learn from other parents, other adults and kids who experience disabilities, medical professionals, and disability-related vendors.
As one attendee wrote, “I have learned more about CP within this conference than I have since my son was born. I can’t WAIT for the next conference!” |
Newsletter |
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Fierce Love: THE DVDIn 2014, six mothers from UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department sat down at the Well Arts Institute to do something exciting and scary: to share their stories with the idea of creating a play about their experiences. They talked about happiness and hope. They talked about sadness and fears. Over ten weeks, they stitched their words into a play called “Fierce Love: Stories by Mothers of children with CP.”
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Who Is Eligible?
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