Every child in Oregon deserves the freedom to see a doctor.
Children with health insurance are more likely to get the health care they need when they need it. Preventive care is also the most cost-effective ways to avoid expensive emergency room care.
Getting and keeping kids insured helps our state spend scarce health care dollars wisely, which is especially important during these uncertain economic times.
Oregonians know that nurturing hope and opportunity for every child across our state begins with smart investments today.
On Monday, December 1, 2008 Governor Kulongoski released his recommended budget for 2009-2011, and committed to solving the challenge of uninsured Oregon children once and for all.
Despite the economic challenges facing our state and our county, Governor Kulongoski and citizens across Oregon understand that health insurance for children use our health-care dollars efficiently and effectively.
We applaud the Governor for his ongoing commitment to cover all kids, and for recognizing that the challenge of uninsured children is one we can solve.
Oregon Earns a ‘D’ Grade in Child Well-Being for the Second Year in a Row
Children First for Oregon’s annual report shows increasing health care for children should be the next step toward moving Oregon to an ‘A’.
Oregon earned a grade of “D” in overall child well-being in the annual Report Card on the Status of Children. The grade remained the same as last year, though modest improvements were made in a number of categories.
Oregon’s economy is in a downturn, so we must take steps to protect vulnerable families. Here’s what we can do:
Finish the job and cover all kids
Working families are struggling. Lawmakers must take real action to help these families in way that will make a difference to their day-to-day lives. With unemployment rising and medical costs skyrocketing out of control, the number of uninsured children will continue to rise. Helping every family access affordable, comprehensive health care for their children is the best place to start.
The Oregon Foster Youth Connection ensures young people with personal experience in foster care have a voice in reforming the system.
The group uses best-practices research to educate lawmakers, administrators and the community about the issues facing foster youth.
Children First for Oregon | P.O. Box 14914, Portland, OR 97293 | ph (503) 236-9754 | fax (503) 236-3048
