Programs in Jackson CountyChildren's Justice AllianceChildren's Justice Alliance The Children’s Justice Alliance is the organizing entity for a variety of partner programs that provide services for children of those involved in the criminal justice system and their families. In addition to coordinating comprehensive services for children and family members, this 501(c)(3) organization provides policy leadership, makes research-based programming recommendations, offers technical assistance and training for partners, and raises funds to provide financial support for programs and research. For More Information: Parent EducationCommunity Works, Inc. Project will offer the research-based curricula “Strengthening Families” to at-risk families in Jackson County with children 6-14 years of age. Parents learn age-appropriate child development expectations, positive parenting practices, and effective, age-appropriate disciplinary practices. Children, through integrated education groups, learn social skills, conflict resolution, impulse control and avoidance of negative peer pressure. For More Information: Parent-Child Interaction Group ExpansionThe Family Nurturing Center This project seeks to expand the offerings of the Relief Nursery serving families in Jackson County. Specifically, services to children, ages 12 months to 30 months, are available through a therapeutic classroom offering in-home visitation, respite care and crisis response. For More Information: Period of PurpleAsante Foundation Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program targets infant caretakers to understand infant crying and to take appropriate steps to deal with the frustration evoked by a crying infant. The program is a collaboration of area hospitals, medical personnel and the child advocacy centers in Jackson and Josephine counties. For More Information: Period of PurpleAsante Foundation Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program targets infant caretakers to understand infant crying and to take appropriate steps to deal with the frustration evoked by a crying infant. The program is a collaboration of area hospitals, medical personnel and the child advocacy centers in Jackson and Josephine counties. For More Information: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA)/Oregon ChapterPrevent Child Abuse America Focuses on child avuse prevention in Oregon. For More Information: Students Today Aren't Ready for SexSTARS Foundation A state wide education program specifically designed for middle school students to teach life lessons through health education courses overseen by both Department of Human Services and the Department of Education. For More Information:
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