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ANNOUNCING OUR JULY, 2O23 PARENT HAPPY HOUR WORKSHOP

5/16/2023

 
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July Family Support Parent Happy Hour


Does your child use an augmentative or alternative (AAC) communication device?
 
If so, you are invited to join us for our July Family Support Parent Happy Hour, which will be on the topic of “Augmentative & Alternative Communication.”
 
This event features:
  • Information on how children with complex communication needs learn to communicate.
  • Strategies to create communication opportunities.
  • Strategies to be a supportive and effective communication partner.
  • Scenario role playing with your child's AAC device.
  • Networking with other parents.

​IMPORTANT DETAILS:
  • We only have space for one parent per household at this event.
  • Light refreshments will provided.
  • You must bring your child's AAC device (high/mid/low tech).

EVENT DETAILS:
  • WHEN: Thursday, July 20th from 6-7:30pm.
  • WHERE: Community Vision, 2475 SE Ladd Avenue, Suite 120, Portland, OR 97214. 
  • HOSTED BY: UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department. Also brought to you by Community Vision AT.
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EMAIL KATHERINE TO RSVP

REGISTER NOW FOR JULY PLAY LAB!

5/11/2023

 
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Are you a member of UCP Family Support Department? Have you been eagerly awaiting our next OMSI Play Lab?

We’re excited to announce our summer Play Lab date:
  • July 29, 2023 from 10-1am (for English-speaking families).
  • July 29, 2023 from 3-4pm (for Spanish-speaking families).

Each Play Lab includes an hour-long, hands-on, family-centered STEM program, followed by unstructured play time at OMSI. Every participating family will receive a free year-long family membership to OMSI!


NOTES:
  • Participating children must be aged birth to 6 years old.
  • There is a cut-off of 20 people per Play Lab. If our July 29th date gets filled, we will add a second summer Play Lab date. 
  • ​To save your spot, please send an email to Katherine, listing the names of everyone who will be attending with you.

APRIL SUPPORT GROUP IS TOMORROW

4/12/2023

 
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Reminder! Tomorrow is UCP Oregon's Family Support Group meeting.

The meeting will be held on April 13, at 6:30PM, via Zoom.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERE

MEET THE NEWBORN GOATS EVENT 2023

2/18/2023

 
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Did you know that one of the families in UCP's Family Support Department have a goat farm? It's Fraga Farm, about a 45-minute drive from Portland.

The owners have invited all the families in UCP's Family Support Department to the farm for a day of hanging out with their newborn baby goats!

Participants will get to get up close and personal with the baby goats (“kids”), including cuddles and bottle feeding. The event will be held on March 5th.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Fraga Farm, especially the hosts, Elisabeth Bueschen-Monahan (the Herd Manager) and Steve Monahan (the Cheesemaker) for creating this awesome opportunity for our families!
VISIT THE EVENT PAGE

SAVE THE DATE (2023 FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE)

2/15/2023

 
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Save the date! The 2023 Family Support Conference will be held November 3rd & 4th, 2023.

​We are excited to announce that we are holding our Family Support Conference on November 3-4, 2023!
 
The Conference is an incredible resource for families who are raising children with cerebral palsy. It’s the only event like it in the Pacific Northwest!
 
Attendees get the chance to learn from other parents, other adults and children 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!”
 
The Conference will be held at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn.
Learn more about the Conference here

Day One of the 2022 Toy Giveaway

12/22/2022

 
Check out these pics from yesterday, which was "Day One" of UCP Oregon's Family Support Annual Toy Giveaway!

The event continues today.

Learn more here.

Cinnamon Bear Cruise Video

12/20/2022

 
Oooh! What a cool video.

Eighteen families from UCP's Family Support Department joined us for the Cinnamon Bear Breakfast cruise on Saturday, December 17th.
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It was a beautiful day filled with holiday joy!
See the Video

Toy Giveaway, 2022

12/1/2022

 
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​Happy December from UCP Oregon's Family Support Department!

We're excited to announce the 2022 Annual Toy Giveaway. The event will be held on December 21 and 22, from 10am-4pm. 

The event is for families who are raising children who experience cerebral palsy or a related disability.
 
The event will be held indoors this year (instead of in the parking lot like the last two years). However, we will be taking COVID precautions to protect our staff, families and customers.
 
We'll have lots of toys to choose from, holiday gift bags so you can hide the toy if needed as you leave the building, and cookies and hot chocolate for you to take with you. We can't wait to see you! 
Learn more and RSVP

INDOOR SKYDIVING EVENT

11/8/2022

 
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We are excited to announce that UCP Oregon’s popular iFly Event is back!
 
This event gives kids in our Family Support Department the chance to experience indoor skydiving in a fun and safe indoor environment, with assistance from iFly’s trained professionals.

All ability levels are welcome, but you must RSVP to participate. The event will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 4-7pm.
LEARN MORE

OMSI PLAY LABS NOW FORMING

11/7/2022

 
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We're excited to announce that we're forming a group from UCP Family Support to attend the OMSI Play Labs.

OMSI Play Labs are incredibly fun! These free events are designed for children aged 0-6. OMSI is “offering the availability of free memberships” (wow!) and snacks to participants. 
LEARN MORE AND RSVP
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  • HOME
    • Mission & History
    • UCP'S Leadership >
      • UCP'S Directors
      • UCP'S Board
    • Annual Reports
    • Contact Us
  • SERVICES
    • Brokerage >
      • Brokerage Services
    • Supported Employment >
      • For Job-Seekers
      • For Employers
      • Be "Ability Aware"
    • Supported Living
    • Children's Services
    • Family Support
    • Bill Porter Memorial Fund: For Applicants
  • CAREERS
    • Why You'll Love UCP
    • Careers FAQ
  • NEWS
  • EVENTS
    • Family Conference
    • Family Support Group
    • Family Support Workshops
    • OMSI Play Labs
    • Walk, Roll 'n' Run
    • Skate Nights
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • Donate
    • Bill Porter Memorial Fund: For Donors
    • Raise Money While Shopping
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate Partnership
    • Other Ways to Help
    • Give Parents a Break
    • For Readers of Portland Business Journal 2022 >
      • Learn More About UCP Oregon
  • This is Our Voice
    • Share Your Story
    • Be a Legislative Advocate
    • Formal Complaint