Welcome to Pollywog—your trusted resource hub for navigating early childhood in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, Oregon.

Who We Are

Pollywog walks alongside parents, grandparents, and caregivers from pregnancy through age five, helping them find and connect to the support, services, and resources they need to help their children grow and thrive. By bringing health care, early learning, parenting support, and community resources together, we make it easier for families in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties to feel confident, connected, and supported. Our referrals are free for all families!

Our Vision

Pollywog envisions a community where families with young children are supported, connected, and thriving, with Pollywog serving as a trusted hub linking families to the information, services, and community partners they need from pregnancy through early childhood.

Our History & Collaborative Network

Pollywog was developed in 2017 to align health care, parenting education, and early childhood services for children, prenatal to age five, and their families in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, in Oregon.

Our strength comes from deep community collaboration. We partner with local service providers across six core areas:

  • Medical, Dental & Behavioral Health
  • Parenting Education & Classes
  • Childbirth Education & Services
  • Early Childhood Education & Child Care
  • Individual & Family Services
  • Community Organizations & Agencies

Together, we strengthen our community by ensuring every family has access to health care, parenting education, early childhood services, and the support they need to thrive.

Partner organizations

Pollywog is a partnership between LBCC Family Connections, IHN-CCO, Samaritan Health Services, and the Early Learning Hub of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties.

See all partner organizations

Coordinating Team

  • LeAnne Trask

    Pollywog Program Coordinator

  • Jessica Morrison

    Pollywog Program Assistant

  • Sam Rounsavell

    Pollywog Program Coordinator

  • Kelly Schell

    Pollywog Family Resource Specialist

Contact us

541-917-4884

pollywog@linnbenton.edu

The Pollywog offices are located at Linn-Benton Community College.

6500 Pacific Blvd. SW
Luckiamute Building, LM-132
Albany, OR 97321