Millions of children and families across the country and in Oregon will be lifted out of poverty and receive much-needed economic relief through the expansion of two major Child Tax Credits, provisions of the American Rescue Plan COVID relief legislation...
Testimony provided by Our Children Oregon to Oregon's legislature in support of priorities and items on the 2021 Children's Agenda...
As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed throughout Oregon, it reminds us to think deeply about immunizations and what we can do to protect our children and our community...
115 organizations collectively present the 2021 Children’s Agenda, urging legislators to center children and youth during this legislative session...
As we move into 2021, we are busy finalizing the 2021 Children’s Agenda. The Children’s Agenda serves as a comprehensive roadmap to the policy solutions and investments necessary to create an Oregon where our children and youth are able to achieve their highest potential. With the contributions and voices of over 115 partners from across the state, this unifying, equity-centered platform sets the course towards improved whole child well-being. The 7th annual Children’s Agenda will be officially released on January 19th to coincide with the opening of the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session...
2020 has been a year of challenges and extraordinary events—a global pandemic, devastating wildfires, a powerful movement for racial justice. The trauma of these events have weighed heavy on children and families, especially children and families of color, as they navigate compounding factors of social isolation, stress, and uncertainty...
OREGON—Oregon families are struggling to meet the needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic and manage finances, school, work, and mental health, according to Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond, a new policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In normal times and in times of crisis, all children deserve to have their basic needs met and for families to have the support to meet the challenges they face. This report shows how children and families are suffering from the unprecedented disruption and economic storm set off by the COVID-19 crisis.
Prior to devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, many child well-being indicators in Oregon showed positive five year trends according to data compiled annually...
On Tuesday, August 25th, current and former foster youth virtually presented policy recommendations for improving foster care to an audience of more than 100 lawmakers, Oregon Department of Human Services administrators,…
COVID-19 Response Child Abuse Prevention Statement In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Our Children Oregon is providing supplemental funds and support to our Affiliate organizations who are providing direct services to…
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