Mapping Assets for Prevention (MAP) Oregon 2025 Report

Oregon has a wealth of programs and dedicated people working to support children and families. But for too long, these efforts have operated in silos, missing opportunities for alignment and leaving gaps in our collective safety net. That’s why Our Children Oregon is proud to have collaborated on the Mapping Assets for Prevention (MAP) Oregon project alongside our trusted partners at Prevent Child Abuse Oregon (PCAO) and the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing (CSAW) at the University of Oregon.

We joined this work because we believe in a fundamental truth: Oregon doesn’t need new programs; we need deeper investment in what already exists and intentional, statewide alignment. Data is our starting point, but it must lead to informed action. The MAP project moves beyond numbers to listen to the community wisdom that reveals how to truly build a prevention system that works for everyone.

The MAP Oregon report (below) is more than a document—it’s a community-informed blueprint. Through extensive engagement with providers, advocates, and community members across the state, the project raises and identifies critical themes:

• The urgent need for sustainable, flexible funding for prevention.
• The power of community-led solutions over top-down approaches.
• The foundational role of economic and concrete support in keeping families safe.
• The essential work of rebuilding trust, particularly with state systems.

These findings directly inform our role as a data steward and coalition leader. They validate the need for the trusted, localized data we provide through Oregon KIDS COUNT and sharpen the policy focus of The Children’s Agenda.

We are incredibly proud of this collaborative work. It embodies our core belief that the most effective solutions are co-created with the communities they serve. This report isn’t an ending; it’s a vital step toward a future where Oregon’s prevention ecosystem is connected, equitable, and powerful enough to ensure every child and family can thrive.