About Us
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.
Coordinating Team
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LeAnne Trask
Pollywog Program Coordinator
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Jessica Morrison
Pollywog Program Assistant
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Sam Rounsavell
Pollywog Program Coordinator
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Kelly Schell
Pollywog Family Resource Specialist
Contact us
541-917-4884
The Pollywog offices are located at Linn-Benton Community College.
6500 Pacific Blvd. SW
Luckiamute Building, LM-132
Albany, OR 97321