The Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families connects families, caregivers and friends of children with disabilities to resources, information and training specific to disabilities and conditions. We provide information on educational, recreational, therapies and other day-to-day issues. Families and caregivers visit or contact Swindells Center seeking answers to many of the questions that surface in their everyday lives. Swindells Center is a program of Providence Child Center.
How to use Swindells Center
Our Portland location is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for drop-in visits. We are also available by appointment on Fridays. Please call our satellites in Hood River, Redmond, Toledo and Medford for information on hours at those locations. All Swindells Center staff provide support and resources by phone and e-mail (swindells@providence.org) or you can send us a message through the Website.
How do I get started? Give us a call. One of our staff will assist you. Or, e-mail us any time.
Is there a cost? No. Swindells Center services are provided free of charge for Oregon and Southwest Washington residents.
What can I expect when I call? A member of the Swindells Center staff will ask you a few questions to better understand your needs. He or she will quickly direct your call to the appropriate person.
What if I'm not sure that Swindells Center can help me? Call us anyway. Chances are, we will know of a program or resource that can help. Our goal is to get you started in the right direction.
We need your feedback We are always looking for ways to improve our program. If you have used any of the Swindells Center services, please take a few moments to fill out our survey.
Swindells Centers – Portland and satellite offices
Swindells Center has expanded across Oregon. With the support of many organizations, we are located in Portland, Medford, Hood River, Toledo and Redmond. Please contact each site for hours of operation or to make an appointment.
Swindells Center at Providence Child Center 830 N.E. 47th Ave., Portland, OR 97213 503-215-2429
Swindells Center at Providence Medford Medical Center 840 Royal Ave., Medford, OR 97504 541-731-5958 or toll-free at 877-541-0588 ext. 25958
Swindells Center at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital 1151 May St., Hood River, OR 97031 541-387-8920 or toll-free at 800-955-3911 ext. 78920
Swindells Center on the Coast 321 S.E. Third St., Toledo, OR 97391 541-336-2851
Swindells Center of Central Oregon 412 S.W. Eighth St., Redmond, OR 97756 541-526-1448
Events, Training and Resources
Speaker events and trainings From speaker events, to trainings and support groups, Swindells Center provides continuous opportunities for families and friends of children with disabilities, all year long. Our presenters include local experts in various medical and educational fields, as well as nationally and internationally known advocates for children and families. View our events calendar for details and current information. My Child's Life Care Notebook and Organizer We have created a tool to organize all the forms and paperwork you have collected regarding your child and the details of his or her care (e.g., medical, ADLs, child care). The Care Notebook is available in English, English/Spanish and English/Russian. Our Swindells Center staff offer training to help you get started with the Care Notebook.
Lending library
The E.L. Wiegand Foundation Library, within the Portland Swindells Center, houses a wide variety of information on the full range of disabilities that impact children. Parents and caregivers may view the Searchable Online Library and request an item for pick-up. Videos are also available for viewing at Swindells Center; however, we do not lend videos.
Volunteer opportunities To volunteer with Swindells Center, please contact Anne Saraceno at 503-215-2499. Volunteer opportunities include working in our library, organizing information for our events and helping on the day of an event.
Providence Child Center Foundation helps bridge the gap between the real costs of pediatric long-term care and the portion of the costs paid by Medicaid.
Learn how you can help by supporting the Providence Together capital campaign.
