Family Support Services (FSS) - Pregnancy and Parenting
We believe life-long health and a thriving community begins with healthy pregnancies and early childhood wellness. All families deserve equitable access to healthcare and support services in their community.
We value:
- Therapeutic Relationships
- Evidence-Based & Informed Care
- Community Partnership
For more information about the programs we offer, please see below.
Babies First! Program:
- OHA program for pregnant women and families with babies and young children up to 5 years old
- Provides comprehensive maternal and infant/child assessments which include developmental and physical screenings, education, coaching, breastfeeding support, and resource navigation from a nurse
- No cost with OHP coverage for social and/or medically high-risk population
CaCoon Program:
- OHA program that partners with OHSU for families with children that have special needs
- Nurses work with families to coordinate provider visits, obtain screenings, and identify problems to ensure the child has the resources they need
- Children and their caregivers who have OHP or Private Insurance at no cost
- Program is for children and young adults, ages birth to 21
Family Connects Program:
- Universal program with no cost to families with newborns up to 12 weeks old
- Nurse provide maternal/newborn assessments, lactation consultation, postpartum screenings, newborn education, and connection to community resources
- Evidence-based program that helps all families, regardless of income
Perinatal Care Coordination (PCC)
Access and enrollment into available programs and resources for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Contact us at 541-322-7448 or see our Program Information page for more details, or our Referral Information page to get services.
Our Behavioral Health Partner: Perinatal Mental Health (PMH)
Did you know?
- 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression
- The numbers are likely higher for high stress parenting groups including history of mental health symptoms, stress, relationship stress, lack of support as examples.
The Perinatal Mental Health Team at DCBH provides specialty mental healthcare to moms and their partners during the time before and after babies are born. Our team includes Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapists, Psychiatrists and other services with the team who have training and experience to support the unique needs of moms and their partners.
We would love to talk with you. Call us at 541-322-7500 and ask for a perinatal mental health screening or talk to the perinatal care coordinator at your OB office for a referral.
Postpartum Support International is also a great resource. Call the helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or Postpartum Support International - PSI
