OUR WORK
Research & Data
Our Research and Data Justice Statement
Data is Central to our Work
Using a targeted universalism framework, our data-informed strategy and policy recommendations spur legislators and public officials to back systemic solutions, investing in – and elevating the voices of – Oregon’s children and youth in greatest need.
By providing reliable, up-to-date research findings reflecting diverse regions and subject areas, we enrich discussions about child well-being and support advocates & decision-makers in better serving their communities.

KIDS COUNT Oregon
Our Children Oregon has served as Oregon’s KIDS COUNT partner organization – a program of the Annie E. Casey Foundation – for over two decades. We support the mission of KIDS COUNT to ensure unbiased and high-quality data about child well-being is accessible to the public, advocates, and policymakers through the production and promotion of the annual Oregon State and County Data Books.
By providing reliable, up-to-date data reflecting different regions and demographics, we enrich discussions about child well-being and support child advocates and decision-makers in better serving their communities.
National KIDS COUNT Publications
- LAST UPDATED:
- July 10th, 2023
Oregon KIDS COUNT Data Cards
- LAST UPDATED:
- November 7th, 2023

Latest Publications
Explore our publications to gain insights into timely topic areas impacting the well-being of Oregon’s children & youth.
2022-2023 Annual Report
- LAST UPDATED:
- November 30th, 2023
Climate Change & Child Well-Being in Oregon: Issue Brief
- LAST UPDATED:
- October 11th, 2022
Decoding Oregon’s Literacy Crisis — Why Reading Matters and What Solutions Work
- LAST UPDATED:
- May 4th, 2022
A Vision for Child Welfare Reform: Issue Brief
- LAST UPDATED:
- April 21st, 2022
Oregon’s Child Care Conundrum: Hurdles, Disparities, and Opportunities Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
- LAST UPDATED:
- January 6th, 2022
Safe, Supported, and Cherished—Child Welfare System Reform in Oregon: Issue Brief
- LAST UPDATED:
- July 28th, 2021
Childhood Immunizations: Issue Brief
- LAST UPDATED:
- January 27th, 2021
Pandemic Pain Points
- LAST UPDATED:
- December 4th, 2020
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