The Children’s Agenda release 2022 legislative agenda. Over ~120 community partners urge legislators to advance commitments from the 2021 session and address longstanding inequalities towards a more just future for Oregon children and their families...
Last year, advocates rallied during the 2021 legislative session for meaningful change for children and families throughout Oregon. The advocacy efforts of The Children’s Agenda and other dedicated advocates contributed to nearly 1.1 billion in new investments and impactful legislation...
The latest data on the child care industry in Oregon highlights complex, long-standing issues and barriers facing caregivers, providers, and children alike across the state. Research from state universities and national organizations is consolidated in a new issue brief from Our Children Oregon entitled Oregon’s Child Care Conundrum: Hurdles, Disparities, and Opportunities Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic...
Jyoni joined OCO in early 2021, joining the team in the new role of Research Analyst. In their capacity, they steward our research and data work, collaborate with partners across Oregon to achieve greater research and data justice, and prepare issue briefs and reports on current issues impacting our state’s children and families...
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Irvin was born and raised in Louisiana. At 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans, LPH-11, he was reassigned to the beautiful Pacific Northwest at Naval Station Everett, Washington. He served alongside the Judge Advocate General as a paralegal (NCO/E5 Aviation Warfare Specialist) and earned an honorable discharge. As the former Legislative Director for Rep. Janelle Bynum (HD 39), he advocates for students of Color, those within the carceral system, LGBTQIA+ communities, and other marginalized populations to create safe, inclusive learning environments for all Oregonians.