July 15, 2025 3:05 a.m.

A H.O.P.E. Drug Court participant has partnered with Safe at Home to provide assistance for needed items to help with the family reunification process.

Rachel Stauffer has launched a project aimed at supporting families in this effort. Stauffer said, “I chose this project in hopes to relieve the burden and help families that are child welfare involved connect during their reunification process”. Stauffer said, “This is important to me because in my experience the process was difficult to navigate. I hope to ease awkwardness and help families bond”.

Tina Temple, Safe at Home Program Manager said, “When Family Partner volunteers first meet the families and children they will provide support, it can be uncomfortable for everyone. Family Partners come in the family home and become part of the Child Welfare journey, and having small toys, games, or other activities helps children connect with the Family Partner”.

Items being collected to help create a positive, engaging family time include:

*Gas cards

*Books and board games

*Books and small toys

*Activity and coloring books

*Crayons and Play-Doh

*Outdoor games and bubbles

*Puzzles and craft supplies

*Sensory toys and stickers, and many more family-friendly items.

Donations can be dropped off at FARA on Southeast Main Street in downtown Roseburg and Red Robin on Northwest Stewart Parkway. Donations are accepted at both locations through July 30th.

For more information about H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court