Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) is a non-profit offering support to families navigating disability in Central and Eastern Oregon. We offer a variety of services for our families, and we love what we do! 

One service we offer is a night of self-care for caregivers to recharge their batteries! Self-care is vital for the wellbeing of all caregivers, and it can be difficult for caregivers of children with disabilities to access. This program provides unpaid caregivers an opportunity to receive 3 free hours of childcare once every three months. Come play with kids for 3 hours while their caregivers have a night out! This would be a phenomenal opportunity for youth and families to help out together!

You do not need to commit to each respite night to help!

Skills Strengthened Through This Opportunity:

Communication and active listening skills with people of all agesThe ability to plan and put into practice fun activities for childrenIdentifying and implementing accommodation strategiesExperience promoting equity and inclusionA deeper understanding that everyone has the ability to learn, think, and understand, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Flexibility and creative thinkingSelf-management skillsQuick decision making

Tasks that support skill-building:

Greet each child and their family, and help them feel welcome.Foster an environment where children and their families feel safe and supported.Encourage children to connect with one another and support their social-emotional development.Plan and carry out fun and age-appropriate activities for children of all ages and abilities (CODSN will provide materials).Actively engage in activities and provide any accommodations and/or support needed for all children to participate.

This program is supported by the Jason Opdyke Memorial Fund. 

For more information, please reach out to Stefany at 541-548-8559 or email info@codsn.org