ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS

1745 State Street

Salem, OR 97301

877-581-2726

503-581-2726

Provides information about programs & resources available to the physically

and mentally challenged.

BERRY BRIGHT PRESCHOOL

First United Methodist Church

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-397-2750

Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds, call for more information.

BRYANT HOUSE PRESCHOOL

Clatskanie, OR 97016

503-728-3609

Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds, call for more information.

CARING OPTIONS CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL

Community Action Team, Inc.

310 Columbia Blvd.

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-397-3511 Ext. 277

503-366-6542 Direct

Provides assistance to parents, child care providers and employers or for anyone seeking respite or child care in Columbia county; Child care in Clatsop and Tillamook county.

COLUMBIA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

105 S. 3rd St.

P.O. Box 1234

St. Helens, OR 97051

800-294-5211

503-397-5211

Comprehensive mental health services for all ages; individual, family, group counseling; Walk-in crisis intervention, 24-hour a day crisis phone access; Drug & Alcohol Prevention/Treatment programs; Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Housing options. Mental Retardation & Developmentally Disabled services.

COLUMBIA COUNTY CHILD ABUSE ASSESSMENT CENTER

36200 Pittsburg Rd., Suite D [Adm. Office]

500 N. Columbia River. Hwy., Suite 440

PO Box 1001

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-366-4005

Provides assessment, support, and therapy services for child abuse victims and victims of domestic violence age 0-18.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE [SCF]

500 N. Hwy. 30, Suite 220

St. Helens, OR 97051

800-428-1546

503-397-3292           

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SELF- SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (AFS]

500 N. Hwy. 30, Suite 210

St. Helens, OR 97051

800-243-4987

503-397-1784

No Fee

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Child Protective Services:

child abuse/neglect;

complaints/investigations.

Substitute Care Services:

shelter/foster care (short & long term), residential

treatment.

Family Services:

preventative/restorative

Cash grants, medical coverage, case management for low-income adults and children. Food stamps, basic skills, education & job training, self-sufficiency development, child care assistance & teen information. Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m..

DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FAMILY SUPPORT

105 5. 3rd St.

P.O. Box 1234

St. Helens, OR 97051

800-294-5211

503-397-5211

Support services for children with developmental disabilities & their families

EARLY INTERVENTION

NW Regional Education Service District

800 Port Ave

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-397-0028

Serves children from birth to 5 years who have special medical or learning needs. We help them and their parents succeed. Programs are provided through the N.W. Regional Education Services District. Services are free. Please call for more information.

HEALTHY START PROGRAM

Community Action Team, Inc.

125 N. 3rd

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-366-0800

Healthy Start can provide information about prenatal, infant care and development, and services in the community for families with young children. Information can be provided over the phone, in the mail, or through home visits. The staff includes specially trained home visitors and a public health nurse available for consultation.

KID CARE PROGRAM

Community Action Team, Inc.

310 Columbia Blvd.

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-366-6545

503-543-6828

Extended day child care program for children (K-6th grade] enrolled in public schools. The program currently operates one site:

Scappoose (503] 543-6828

2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

RAINER LITTLE RASCALS ACADEMY

308 3rd St. West

Rainier, OR 97048

503-556-2787

Certified child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

REACH

McBride School

2774 Columbia Blvd.

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-396-6302 (Teresa Gerdis)

Comprehensive educational safe after school & summer special event programs for ages 3-21. REACH has a wide variety of programs ranging from youth sports, family & special events; character development. Please call for more information.

SNOOPEELAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

174 Sunset Blvd.

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-397-0566

Pre-school for 3 & 4 year old:

2 ½ yrs (Potty Trained] through 12 yrs;

Kindergarten - Fall

Day Care

Before/After Summer School

Monday -Friday 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

SONSHINE PRESCHOOL

58251 5. Division

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-397-1739

Pre-school for 3 & 4 year old:

3 yr. old: Tue. & Thur. 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.;

4 yr. old: Mon, Wed, & Fri,

8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

THE TOT SPOT

2365 Columbia Blvd.

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-366-5437

Certified childcare center for children 6 weeks to 1 2 years.

TIGGER TOWN PRESCHOOL

P.O. Box 85

Clatskanie, OR 97016

503-728-3172

TINKER TIME PRESCHOOL

33016 SW Keys Rd.

Scappoose, OR 97056

503-543-2788

Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds. Contact Connie McClane at [503] 728-3057 or [503) 728-3122 for more information.

USDA CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM

Community Action Team, Inc.

380 Columbia Blvd.

St. Helens, OR 97051

503-366-6581

503-397-3511 Ext. 213

Program for registered day care providers and most group home providers. It is a program that reimburses day care providers up to three meals per child per day for any child age 12 and under. The provider’s own children may also qualify if certain criteria is met. Program provides services to Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties. Call for more information.