Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and by appointment
Overview
The Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families connects families, caregivers and friends of children with disabilities to resources, information and training. Families come to the Swindells Center seeking answers to many of the questions that surface in their everyday lives. We offer resources specific to disabilities and conditions, as well as information on respite options, recreation, educational options and other day-to-day issues.
Your feedback is important to us
We are always seeking to improve the quality of care and service we provide. If you are a family member, caregiver or professional served by The Swindells Center, we welcome your input. Please take our survey — and help us fulfill your needs to the best of our abilities.
Swindells Centers in rural Oregon
We are delighted to announce the opening of three Swindells Center locations in rural Oregon -- where, as always, information and services are provided free of charge to family and friends of children with disabilities.
Swindells Center at Providence Medford Medical Center
840 Royal Avenue, Medford, Oregon 97504
541-732-5958 or toll free at 877-541-0588
Please call for an appointment
Swindells Center at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
1151 May Street, Hood River, OR 97031
541-387-8920 or toll free at 800-955-3911
Please call for an appointment
Swindells Center in Bend at the Alyce Hatch Center
1406 NW Juniper Street, Bend, Oregon 97701
541-312-1953
Please call for an appoinment
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Discover the Swindells Resource Center
Swindells 2008 Calendar of Events
From speaker events to trainings and support groups, Swindells helps families and friends of children with disabilities all year long. Download the Swindells 2008 calendar of events and don't miss an occasion to learn more and improve your parenting skills.
Upcoming Events: Speakers Series Fall 2008 - All Events are Free of Charge and located at the Providence Child Center, 830 NE 47th Ave., Portland, OR 97213
Carla Judge, MAT, Certified Brain Gym Therapist, presents "Helping your Child Succeed in School, Regardless of Learning Differences or Disabilities", Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note that this is a 2-day training event, participants are required to attend both days.
MichelleRaddish, MD, Developmental Pediatrician with Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children, presents "Medical Transitions for Children with Disabilities", Tuesday October 14th at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Oregon Department of Developmental Disabilities Panel discussion with staff from Oregon Department of Human Services: Children’s Intensive In-Home on Thursday November 13th, at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Brown Bag Lunch and Video series
Bring your lunch and join us for an informal presentation of topics that educate, inform and support children with disabilities and their families. To view this month's topics and dates, please download Brown Bag Lunch and Video.
My Child's Life Care Notebook and Organizer - updated
The "My Child's Life Care Notebook and Organizer" is offered free to parents of children with disabilities. This organizer was developed to help families record and track the day-to-day needs of children with disabilities. Download My Child's Life Care Notebook and Organizer.
Training for your Life Care Notebook and Organizer - 2nd Tuesday of every month
Do you have piles of forms for your child that you need to keep -- but don’t know how to organize? Attend a Life Care Notebook training session on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Bring all those papers, and we'll show you an easy way to have it all at your fingertips -- for for the doctor, for school, and for the babysitter! From 1 - 3 p.m., in the Swindells Center Conference Room at Providence Child Center. Learn more.Life Care Notebook Training
Lending library
The E.L. Wiegand Foundation Library, within the Swindells Resource Center, provides information on a wide range of childhood illnesses and conditions, as well as the care and parenting issues related to them. User-friendly information is available in many forms, including videos, audiotapes, periodicals, books, and staff-assisted computer searches. Topics include:
The Swindells Center staff will research topics relevant to the needs of your child and family.
Community education events
The Swindells Center conducts training programs for families and caregivers of children with disabilities on topics such as behavior and development, communication, future planning, nutrition, education, inclusion strategies and child advocacy. Our presenters include local experts in various medical and educational fields as well as national and internationally known advocates for children and families.
Activities
The Swindells Center works closely with a variety of groups to develop resources and to enhance efforts to help families and communities deal more successfully with the challenges we all face together.
Links
View links to other excellent community and national groups providing resources for families of children with disabilities.
How to use the Swindells Center
All friends, families and caregivers are welcome to visit. We are open Monday through Thursday for drop-in visits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are also available by appointment on Fridays. In addition, the staff provides support and resources by phone and e-mail.
Providence Child Center Foundation helps bridge the gap between the real costs of pediatric long-term care and the portion of the costs paid by Medicaid.
Learn how you can help by supporting the Providence Together capital campaign.
