Multnomah Early Childhood Program

MECP Resource Directory

The Multnomah Early Childhood Program Resource Directory is updated annually and lists resources for counseling, crisis, domestic violence, drugs and alcohol, food, shelter and clothing. In addition, it includes cultural resources, healthcare and clinic information, hotlines, parenting resources, and recreational activities. We also include various resources for you and your family in each of our quarterly newsletters.

For additional resources not found in the resource directory or on this web page, please contact your child’s service provider.

More Helpful Resources

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)

CCR&R’s mission is to strengthen the community by supporting early childhood professionals, providing leadership in the field and by promoting access to high quality child care experiences for all children and families inclusive of every race, ethnicity, language, gender, age, ability or income level. Find information and applications for Baby Promise as well as CCI: The Community Child Care Initiative. They can also help you find child care near you, resources for paying for child care and more!

FACT Oregon

FACT Oregon empowers families, youth, and communities to navigate disability systems and advocate for disability justice and policy change so people with disabilities can thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. They offer 1-1 support for families seeking assistance in special education and with questions surrounding early childhood, intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication. They also host trainings on a wide variety of topics with their most popular sessions available on demand to watch anytime.

Help Me Grow Oregon

Help Me Grow Oregon helps families connect to resources from pregnancy through adulthood with no eligibility requirements. They offer personalized parenting and sibling support, inclusive developmental playgroups, childcare and preschool, essential needs, developmental screenings and more. Support is available in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Hero Kids Registry

Hero Kids Registry is a voluntary, no-cost system that lets any Oregon family share critical information about their child’s health before an emergency. The information can be quickly accessed by emergency medical services (EMS) and hospital emergency department (ED) providers, ensuring they have what they need when they need it. This can be especially helpful for those with complicated or chronic health conditions, developmental disabilities or mental health conditions.

Impact NW

Impact NW helps prevent homelessness by partnering with people navigating their journey to stability and opportunity. If they are unable to meet your needs, they make every effort to connect you with someone who can. They have connections to services and program to help with housing & energy assistance, youth & family services, early childhood services and more. You can visit their website at impactnw.org or call them directly at (503) 721-1740

The Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center

The Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center supports families and caregivers of children with special health needs when navigating complex health care systems. Staffed by parents of children and youth with a variety of health conditions, they provide free one-on-one support, training, and printed materials to families and professionals. Their website houses hundreds of resources for parents, grandparents, and youth.

Oregon Warmline

Oregon Warmline offers 24/7 Peer Support. A team of caring, trained peers, offers nonjudgmental and confidential peer support everyday, with no appointments needed. Warmline team members are people who have experienced life challenges – including moods, voices, visions, trauma, and addictions. There is no reason to go through it alone. Call 1-800-698-2392 or visit the Oregon Warmline website for more information.

Zero to Three

Zero to Three works to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. Children don’t come with a manual, but fortunately, parents can turn to Zero to Three child resources for up-to-date caregiving information and support.