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...
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...
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...
We are thrilled to welcome Ivy Major-McDowall to the OCO team! Ivy joined us on August 10 as our Policy & Advocacy Manager...
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...
With the close of the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session, we celebrate BIG legislative wins and new investments secured for Oregon's future...
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...
Continuing the Foster Care Awareness Month blog series, Sam S of Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) shares her perspectives within foster care and as an active OFYC member in her own words...
Continuing the Foster Care Awareness Month blog series, Sam D of Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) shares her perspectives within foster care and as an active OFYC member in her own words...
Oregon Foster Youth Connection is a program of Our Children Oregon built to empower current and former foster youth to share their voices and be heard in key decisions affecting children and foster youth...
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