Welcome to GorgeKids.com...a great on-line resource for families living in and visiting the Columbia River Gorge!
New Parent Services is offering this great workshop that promotes emotional regulation, social competence, problem solving, and School Readiness (ages 2-6) in a 6 weeks workshop.
New baby resources, story times, playgroups, parenting classes, family life skills and recreation guides for kids K-12. Here's the
Spanish Parenting in the Gorge Guide
For children ages 0-5, meeting Fridays at Early Childhood Center (formerly Pine Grove Elementary).
Hood River Early Childhood Center playgroup: meets Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. (follows the HR County School District calendar) at the Early Childhood Center (formerly Pine Grove Elementary School), 2405 Eastside Road. A free drop-in play group for children ages 0-5 and their parents. Our space provides an opportunity for you and your child to experience a variety of developmentally appropriate activities; play-dough, sensory table, gross motor and fine motor equipment and activities in a supportive and fun environment. Family and parenting resources and info will also be available. Contact: 541-386-4919
Do you have an old bike? Would you like to change a life? Anson's bike buddies collects used bicycles, repairing them and partnering with other local non-profit organizations, such as The Next Door, to donate the bicycles to mid-Columbia children who may not otherwise have access to a bicycle.
Meet other parents, exchange ideas and resources, get breastfeeding and other support!.
Check out the Northern Wasco County Fall and Winter Program Guide for 2016-2017. Youth sports, Excellent Adventures Field Trips, local activites & special events!
Offering a FREE playgroup for children ages 0 to 6 in the Wonderworks Play station. Here's the
Playgroup Flier in Spanish.
Meeting on Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m. From November through March meetings are held at the Rockford Grange in Hood River, and in April through October meetings are held at the Underwood Grange in Underwood, Wash. Admission is free, and open to all home-schoolers.
The group is conducted by a trained facilitator who listens and guides the discussion, the first and third Wednesday each month at Riverside Church in Hood River from noon to 1.
The Columbia Gorge Breastfeeding Coalition provides a mother-to-mother support group that offers guidance during this important time.
For more information, please call Jennifer McCauley, RN, IBCLC, at 541-387-6344.
Here are a few excellent places to check for information or to call when you, a parent or a teenager you know needs some quick support and help. Parent Trust for Washington Children.
Parent Trust Family Help Line: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673)
Washington State Teenline:1-800-562-1240
