Category: Oregon
5 Budget-Friendly Activities for Oregon Families
Beat the hot sun and summer boredom with these family-friendly activities and events recommended by RISE Services, Inc. Oregon. The five locations below feature a variety of activities, are free or low-cost to enter, and provide accessibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our team wishes you a summer full of fun and […]
5 Spring Activities for Host Home Foster Families
If you’re a host home family with RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, you may be searching for fun, screen-free activities for your foster children. Children and teens can enjoy the five activities we recommend below at any activity level. Join in on the fun with the kids and make it a memorable family event. These activities, […]
Fun Activities & Exciting Events for 2024
Do you have a family member or loved one living with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD)? RISE Services, Inc. Oregon hosts several events and celebrations, such as sports games, community events, and outdoor activities, throughout the year for individuals living with I/DD at our RISE Services, Inc. Oregon locations. Gathering as a community and […]
3 Qualities We Love in a DSP
Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs, are the backbone of our work at RISE Services, Inc. Oregon. From helping people they support plan and cook meals, coaching individuals applying for a job, and supporting new Host Home families, we could never have transformed the lives of so many individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) without […]
Make 2024 the Year You Say YES to Becoming a Host Home Foster Parent!
As we step into the promising horizon of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the positive changes we can bring into our lives and the lives of those around us. One incredibly impactful way to make a difference is by opening your heart and home as a Host Home foster parent through RISE […]
3 Reasons Family Gatherings Matter for Individuals with I/DD
At RISE Services, Inc. Oregon, we understand that this time of year is filled with holiday parties, Christmas programs, and family gatherings. Holiday family activities are crucial for many individuals as they feel appreciated, loved, and safe with fellow family members. This is especially true for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). […]
3 Ways to Create a Caring Home Environment for the Holidays
Holidays often bring about images of children singing carols, families eating turkey and mashed potatoes, and friends enjoying hot cocoa and Christmas cookies in front of a roaring fire. While you and your family may celebrate traditions such as these each year, these images may be very unfamiliar for many foster children. RISE Services, Inc. […]
3 Ways to Help Your Foster Child Transition Back to School
Do you have a foster child who is nervous about starting another year of school? Knowing how to help your foster child through a time like this can be difficult. RISE Services, Inc. Oregon works with host home families and foster children, supporting them through different seasons, including back-to-school. Our priority is to help you […]
4 Simple Recipes to Make with the People You Support
Do you struggle to come up with different meal ideas for the individuals you care for? It can become monotonous to prepare the same dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner over and over. The RISE Services, Inc. Oregon team would like to share four delicious and nutritious recipes you can make alongside the individuals you […]
The State of Foster Care in Oregon
May is National Foster Care Month, a time that is set aside to acknowledge and appreciate those who have made a difference in the lives of foster children. Because of foster parents, family members, mentors, child welfare professionals, and many others, foster children are able to live in stable and caring family settings while their […]
