Support for Your Family

The early days with a new baby are filled with joy, challenges, and adjustment. Early Days Collective provides in-home support to help your family thrive during this important transition.

Our Support Is For You If:

  • You have welcomed a baby within the past year

  • You could use an extra pair of hands around the house

  • You're looking for emotional support and community connection

  • You live in Southwest Portland

  • You're open to welcoming a trained volunteer into your home

What Our Volunteers Provide:

  • Weekly visits of 2-3 hours in your home

  • Practical help with household tasks

  • Baby care assistance so you can rest or tend to your needs

  • A listening ear and compassionate support

  • Connection to local resources and parent communities

Universal Access Promise

Our services are available to ALL families in our service area, regardless of:

  • Income or financial situation

  • Family structure or background

  • Whether this is your first baby or you have other children

  • How you became a parent (birth, adoption, fostering)

Request Support in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Fill out our simple intake form below

  2. Have a brief conversation with our coordinator about your needs

  3. Get matched with a trained volunteer who fits your family

FAQs

  • Our services are provided at no cost to families.

  • You can request support anytime during your baby's first year. Planning ahead? Let us know when you would like a volunteer to start.

  • Typically, families receive weekly visits for approximately 3 months.

  • We'll work with you to find a volunteer who better meets your family's needs.

  • As a new organization, we're building our volunteer base. We'll be transparent about our capacity and any wait times.

Making a Difference Together