Ties That Bind
Grandparents and Kinship Caregivers Raising Children in Oregon
Support for Grandparents
Assistance
When you find yourself with a new role, it can seem like you’re facing a world of complications. These resources may help with legal help and financial assistance you and your child(ren) are entitled to receive.
Life and Relationships
Raising kids while keeping your other relationships healthy will take all your body, mind and heart. We offer these ideas and resources for keeping yourself together.
(Grand)Parenting
Parents take on one of the most challenging jobs possible every single day. You did it once, now here you go again! The world has changed. We hope these resources will help.
Our Community
Join our Facebook group. It was created to bring Oregon grandparents raising grandchildren together to share their experiences and knowledge to support one another.
FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Please check the Ties That Bind Facebook group for more events and opportunities in your area!
Oregon Family Support Network Monthly Support Group
Join Oregon Family Support Network every fourth Thursday of the month for a virtual support group. See flyer for more information. Click here for the registration link Click here for the Zoom link
Free, Live Virtual Story Times for your K-5 Children!
The Multnomah County Library offers free, live virtual story times multiple times a week--available and accessible no matter where you live! These live, online story times open up the world of books, music, culture, and play to babies, toddlers, families and young...
NEW! Save $360 on Internet Service!
If you have a child in your home, you probably qualify for a $30/month benefit from the Federal government to help pay for internet. For example, if your youngster is enrolled at any Portland Public School, you qualify. It’s a two-step process. First, apply at...
Kid-Friendly Wineries Near Portland
If you're looking for an adult activity that can also be fun and scenic for your whole family, check out this listing from PDX Parents!
How to “Zoom” without the frustration! A tutorial for you.
Are you missing out on all the “Zooming?” Is Zoom really worth the effort and frustration? Lots of older people say, Yes. But almost everyone agrees, learning how to use Zoom is frustrating and dangerous to one’s blood pressure. Well, here is about the best...