Advocacy & Resources

Safe Routes to School works to create safe, easy, and fun ways for kids to walk, bike, skate, scoot, bus or carpool to school. 

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace is an organization that builds and delivers beds to children who currently do not have them. 

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Sending a letter to the principal or your student's teacher can go a long way in having your voice heard. 

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Early Childhood Hub of Lane County is a great organization that can provide information for family resources, and so much more. Plus, they have a great newsletter with community activities.

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Willamalane offers before and afterschool childcare programs. 

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Springfield Young Readers sponsors the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, where all kids ages 0-5 get a free book monthly in the mail. 

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Springfield Library Cards are available FREE for all students enrolled at Centennial, even if you live outside the city boundaries. 

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The Kids in Transition to School (KITS) Program helps families just make a smooth transition into Kindergarten. They offer two activities: a school readiness group for kids and a workshop for parents/caregivers. 

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Safety Town is a comprehensive educational program that will introduce preschool 5-year-old children to safety awareness. This nationally certified and accredited program emphasizes pedestrian and bicycle safety. 

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The 15th Night is an organization to end youth homelessness by connecting existing resources and finding innovative ways to keep kids in school and off the streets.

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