CaCoon (CAreCOOrdinatioN)
OCCYSHN contracts with local public health agencies to implement the CaCoon program, a public health nurse home visiting program. The program has operated in most Oregon counties for over 30 years. CaCoon is currently available in 25 counties in the state of Oregon. CaCoon home visitors help families coordinate care for their children and youth with special health needs. Children and youth served in the CaCoon program make fewer visits to the emergency department. They also have higher rates of immunization, annual well-child, and dental care visits. CaCoon serves families of children and youth age 0-21. The most vulnerable families, such as those with a newly diagnosed infant, are prioritized for services.
CaCoon nurses partner with families to:
- Identify the child's strengths and needs.
- Connect with healthcare and other community supports.
- Make sure the child’s health team works well together.
- Help gather information to make health-related decisions for the child.
- Identify problems and help find solutions.
For youth with special health needs aged 12-21, some counties offer CaCoon services to prepare for the transition to adult health care, work, and independence.
Baker
Baker County Health Department
2200 4th St
Baker City, OR 97814
541-523-8211
Benton
Benton County Health Department
530 NW 27th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-760-1834
mchteam@bentoncountyor.gov
Clackamas
Clackamas County Public Health
2051 Kaen Road Suite 367
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-742-5358
homevisitingnurse@clackamas.us
Clatsop
Clatsop County Department of Public Health
820 Exchange Street, Suite 100
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8500
mch@clatsopcounty.gov
Coos
Coos Health and Wellness
281 LaClair Street
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-266-6726
kathy.cooley@chw.coos.or.us
Crook
Crook County Health Department
375 NW Beaver St, Ste. 100
Prineville, OR 97754
541- 447-5165
ContactCCHD@co.crook.or.us
Deschutes
Deschutes County Public Health
2577 NE Courtney Drive
Bend, OR 97701-7752
541-322-7475
Douglas
United Community Action Network
280 Kenneth Ford Drive
Roseburg, OR 97470
541- 440-3622
nhvp@ucancap.org
Grant
Community Counseling Solutions
528 E. Main St., Suite E
John Day, OR 97845
541-575-0429
Hood River
Hood River County Health Department
1109 June Street
Hood River, OR 97031-1512
541-386-1115
health@hoodrivercounty.gov
Jackson
Jackson County Public Health
40 S Holly Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-774-8218
HOME_VISITING_MCH@jacksoncountyor.gov
Jefferson
Jefferson County Public Health
500 NE A St. Suite 102
Madras, OR 97741
541- 475-4456
info@PublicHealth.JeffCo.net
Klamath
Klamath County Public Health
3314 Vandenberg Road
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
541-882-8846
Lane
Lane County Public Health
151 W 7th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-8720
FCH.Referrals@lanecountyor.gov
Lincoln
Lincoln County Public Health
255 SW Coast Highway Suite 102
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-0457
Linn
Linn County Public Health
315 4th Avenue SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3888 Ext. 2117
Marion
Marion County Health and Human Services
3160 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-373-3781
Morrow
Morrow County Public Health
110 N Court Street
Heppner, OR 97836
541-676-5421
mchealth@co.morrow.or.us
Polk
Polk County Public Health
182 SW Academy Street, Suite 302
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-8175
ph.info@co.polk.or.us
Sherman
North Central Public Health District
419 E 7th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-506-2600
publichealth@ncphd.org
Tillamook
Tillamook County Community Health Centers
2111 8th Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-3940
tcchc@co.tillamook.or.us
Union
Center for Human Development
2301 Cove Avenue
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-8800
Wasco
North Central Public Health District
419 E 7th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-506-2600
publichealth@ncphd.org
Washington
Washington County Public Health
155 N. First Avenue, MS-23
Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072
503-846-4872
mcf@washingtoncountyor.gov
Yamhill
Yamhill County Public Health
310 NE Kirby St.
McMinnville, OR 97128
503-434-7525
Oregon Counties with CaCoon Services (in blue)
Babies First! and CaCoon Manual: The combined Babies First! and CaCoon Manual provides a comprehensive overview of CaCoon program implementation.
Orientation Checklist: The Orientation Checklist, which is located in Appendix C of the Manual, provides CaCoon home visitors with a path to obtain the training needed to begin their work.
Clinical Guidelines for Nurse Home Visitors: The Clinical Guidelines are designed to be used in conjunction with the Manual, which provides information on key program activities. Assessments are one key activity, and the Guidelines provide information on why and how to do required assessments during home visits as well as guidance on other program activities.
Targeted Case Management: This webpage will provide you with information about training and resources to help you understand Targeted Case Management (TCM). Providing Medicaid Targeted Case Management services offers local agencies a way to submit claims and receive reimbursement for some of the costs of CaCoon program delivery. Further information about the TCM Services Program can be found here.
THEO (Tracking Home Visiting Effectiveness in Oregon): This webpage provides you with information about THEO, which is a comprehensive data system designed to gather and manage home visiting data for the Babies First! and CaCoon programs. Please note the important links on this page to the THEO User Request Form, the THEO manual, the THEO Surveys, data collection schedules, and an FAQ.
Basecamp: This is our resource hub for Babies First! and CaCoon, where important messages, program documents and a calendar of events are shared. You will need to obtain a login to access Basecamp. Please reach out to OCCYSHN if you do not yet have a Basecamp login.
Oregon Home Visitor Resource Library: This is a resource library for all things related to home visiting. Search by topic, audience or format to find resources that can help you advance your practice.