Healthy, Yet Fun Snacks for Kids
Here at Our Children Oregon, we focus on the whole-child. OCO's 5 domains of child well-being include Climate & Sustainability, Economic Well-being, Education, Physical & Mental Health...
Testimony in support of priorities and items on the 2022 Children’s Agenda
Testimony provided by Our Children Oregon to Oregon's legislature in support of priorities and items on the 2022 Children's Agenda...
Report Release: The Children’s Agenda release 2022 legislative agenda
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...
Feel the Wins as We Ready for the 2022 Legislative Session
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...
Multi-ethnic group of children colouring at a table while wearing protective face masks to avoid the transfer of germs.
Report Release: Release of Our Children Oregon’s Child Care Conundrum Issue Brief
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...
Meet the Team: Raquel Salazar
Raquel initially joined OCO in 2020 as a Policy and Communications Intern. This past summer, Raquel joined the team full time as our Program Manager...
Meet the Team: Ivy Major-McDowall
We are thrilled to welcome Ivy Major-McDowall to the OCO team! Ivy joined us on August 10 as our Policy & Advocacy Manager...
Staying the Course for Child Welfare Reform
In the wake of the 2021 Legislative Session, it is time to reflect on how key decisions made at the state level will impact the futures of Oregon’s communities that face significant challenges...
BIG Wins for Oregon Children and Families
With the close of the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session, we celebrate BIG legislative wins and new investments secured for Oregon's future...
OFYC Member Spotlight – Hanna Love
Continuing the Foster Care Awareness Month blog series, Hanna L. of Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) shares her perspectives within foster care and as an active OFYC member in her own words...
