With limited access to opportunities to advance their education and find family-sustaining jobs, Oregon’s 31,000 young adult parents face hurdles to support their children and fulfill their own potential, according…
The first debate for Oregon governor breaks new ground because it will be the first time Oregon’s children and youth will be asking all the questions. The Debate for Oregon’s…
Current and former foster youth presented policy recommendations today for improving foster care to an audience of lawmakers, Oregon Department of Human Services administrators, service providers and community members. Developed by…
With 12 percent of Oregon kids under five at risk of being missed in the upcoming 2020 census, federal programs that support child well-being and address disparities are in jeopardy,…
As policymakers return to Salem for the 2018 Legislative Session, a coalition of over 100 leading advocacy organizations has released a policy agenda geared toward leveling the playing field for…
Children First for Oregon released today The Status of Oregon Children and Families: 2017 County Data Book, which finds that Oregon children are doing better in recent years according to…
New report reveals persistent barriers for children of color and children living in immigrant familiesPORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s future depends on the success of all of Oregon’s children. However, the…
Children First for Oregon is awarded $6000 by the eWomenNetwork Foundation for its dedication to improving the lives of women and children. The Center’s Representative, Toni Hunt, attended the eWomenNetwork…
DHS Child Welfare Deputy Director Laurie Price announced former Oregon Foster Youth Connection member Nicole Stapp's appointment as the Foster Care Policy & Community Liaison. Her message is below. Please welcome…
The following was published in the Statesman Journal on June 30, 2017. We’ve been hearing a lot about winners and losers these days. Yet, even as our kids on the baseball…
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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.