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WHO WE ARE

Ensuring Every Oregon Child has a Chance to Thrive

We envision an Oregon where each child is seen, nurtured, and valued for the unique contributions they bring to our state. In our roles as advocates, connectors, and educators, we bring communities together to share best practices, learn from experience, and inform through data. Our energies are focused on uplifting Oregon families, so children across the state can reach their full potential.

ABOUT US

WE ARE:

Advocates

We Are: Advocates

As advocates, we strive to create meaningful and lasting change by advocating for policies within political, economic, and social systems that help us build a state dedicated to ensuring the safety of our children. In addition to direct advocacy, we equip communities with the tools they need to advocate for their own change, supporting their efforts with our media and legislative influence.
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WE ARE:

Connectors

We Are: Connectors

Our Children Oregon envisions large-scale social change. For us to achieve this level of impact, our community needs to collectively work together, with no single organization or program working alone. We work diligently as connectors to bring together partners and organizations throughout the state.
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WE ARE:

Educators

We Are: Educators

As the steward of whole-child well-being in Oregon, Our Children Oregon serves as an educator, bringing increased awareness to existing disparities through disaggregated data. Our research allows us to uplift promising and best practices to inform more effective conversations and solutions, aligning statewide efforts with the current needs of Oregon children and their families.
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How We Help

Our Whole-Child
Philosophy

Whole-child advocacy recognizes the interconnectedness of systems and takes a holistic approach to improve child well-being so that children and youth have the opportunities and resources to live to their full potential with self-determination and freedom from systemic oppression. Our Children Oregon seeks a future where all children and their families have what they need to thrive, and to experience happiness, belonging, and safety in their homes and communities. We are the only whole-child children’s advocacy organization in Oregon.

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Monitoring Child Well-Being:

To measure our progress in this work, we look to indicators of child well-being at the state and county level across five domains:

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Economic
Well-Being

Economic
Well-Being

12%
of Oregon children are
living in poverty

Health

Health

4%
of Oregon children
don't have health insurance
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Education

Education

18%
of Oregon high school students don’t graduate on time
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Family &
Community

Family &
Community

83%
of 6th graders felt connected and belonging.

Climate &
Sustainability

Climate &
Sustainability

17
days of extreme heat per year with maximum temperature exceeding 90 F.
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How You Can Help

To make lasting and meaningful change for the lives of all Oregon children, we need widespread community involvement. There are a variety of ways to get involved and make a difference:

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Our Latest News & Updates

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