211 Lane County, Oregon

211 Lane

What’s New!

	The Prosperity Planner is an on-line tool that helps identify what wages are needed to cover basic living expenses and what services are available to help increase earnings and achieve economic independence.
	Swine Flu Information: Up-To-Date information at the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Prevent spreading germs: • Stay at home if you are sick • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing • Wash your hands regularly • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
	HelpLine for Laid off Workers: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In Mapleton & Florence call 541-997-3507.

Seasonal Information

	Lane County's Summer Lunch Program Kids eat free this summer at FOOD for Lane County's Summer Lunch Program.
	TV Converter Box Coupon Program All you want to know about the switch to DTV.

Financial Information

Stretching Your Dollar

Stretching Your Dollar Helpful Links: some key information during periods of financial challenge.

Eligibility Screening Tools

	Oregon Helps! is a website to help you find out if you are eligible for services from 28 different agencies.
	GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 programs.

Specialized Websites

	Family Connections Of Lane And Douglas Counties : Childcare resources for Lane and Douglas counties in Oregon. Looking for childcare? Interested in becoming a childcare provider? Already a childcare provider?
	ASQ OREGON: Use the ASQ questionnaires to check your child’s development between the ages of birth and 5 years.
	Network Of Care is a comprehensive website for elders, people with disabilities and caregivers.
	The Workforce Network Assisting employers recruit and retain employees, and to help individuals learn new skills, find employment and progress in their careers.
	Directory of Bilingual Social Services A new online resource lists social service providers who have the capacity to communicate with Spanish-speaking clients with limited command of English.