May is National Foster Care Month

Every child in Oregon deserves a happy and safe life.  That includes the 16,000 children who pass through the state’s foster care system every year.  These children need our support as their own families go through crisis and are unable to adequately care for them.  Foster kids are our kids, and we have a responsibility as a state to ensure a safe and productive future for each one of these children.

This May, help pay tribute to the compassionate and nurturing people who have chosen to make a difference in the life of a foster child by serving as foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, social workers, and volunteers.  Visit www.fostercaremonth.org to see how you can make a positive difference in the life of a foster child, even if you only have a few minutes.  You’ll also find other ways to help if you’re willing to volunteer more of your time, be it hours, weeks, or even years. 

Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to help us celebrate National Foster Care month.  Sign-up for email updates from Children First for Oregon if you want to be kept up-to-date on what more you can do to help in the future.

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Help develop the Oregon Department of Human Services 2009-2011 budget

The Oregon Department of Human Services needs your input on their 2009-2011 budget.  Download the forum dates and times to find the meeting nearest you.

Join the Oregon Foster Youth Connection

The Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) is comprised of young people between 15-25 years of age who have personal experience in the foster care system and an interest in strengthening the policies that governed their experiences.

The mission of this group is to use first-hand experience, combined with best-practices research, to educate lawmakers, administrators and the community about the unique issues facing foster youth.  Get more information.

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