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Listen to Executive Director Jenifer Wagley and Philanthropy Director Julia Pagán discuss the concentrated poverty data snapshot recently released by the Annie E Casey Foundation, as well as the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census on the Jefferson Exchange, from...Foster youth lobby Oregon lawmakers to expand independent living program
The following article was published in the Oregonian on February 21, 2019. With Oregon’s Legislature back in session, hundreds of dark-suited lobbyists are cycling through lawmakers’ offices in the Capitol to press for their clients’ interests. The session also draws...Students steal the show at Oregon’s governor debate
The following article was published in the Portland Tribune on October 2, 2018. Childhood homelessness, the foster care system and mental health in schools: Yes, candidates, this will be on the test. Fifteen youths from across the state pressed for hard truths from...Oregon Gubernatorial Candidates Field Questions From High School Students
The following was published by Oregon Public Broadcasting on 10/2/18. State Rep. Knute Buehler attempted to make the first gubernatorial debate with Gov. Kate Brown a referendum on her leadership, but the format — fielding questions from high school students from all...This Time, Oregon Foster Youth Will Ask the Questions
The following was published in the Chronicle of Social Change on 10/1/18. On Tuesday, an Oregon foster youth will be asking tough questions of the state’s candidates for governor. Organized by Children First for Oregon, the Debate for Oregon’s Future is entirely...
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This is a heartwarming story for Friday! A young boy in Michigan invited his entire kindergarten class to his adoption hearing on Thursday. Children need safe and stable families to thrive. #OurChildren #FosterYouth #Oregon
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This is a heartwarming story for Friday! A young boy in Michigan invited his entire kindergarten class to his adoption hearing on Thursday. Children need safe and stable families to thrive. #OurChildren #FosterYouth #Oregon
https://t.co/Ch5KmGeye0
This is a heartwarming story for Friday! A young boy in Michigan invited his entire kindergarten class to his adoption hearing on Thursday. Children need safe and stable families to thrive. #OurChildren #FosterYouth #Oregonhttps://t.co/Ch5KmGeye0
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 6, 2019
1 day ago
“ACEs are a root cause of many of the greatest public health challenges we face today — increasing the risk of serious conditions ranging from asthma, diabetes, and obesity, to school failure, teen pregnancy, and substance dependence." #ACEs #OurChildren
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“ACEs are a root cause of many of the greatest public health challenges we face today — increasing the risk of serious conditions ranging from asthma, diabetes, and obesity, to school failure, teen pregnancy, and substance dependence." #ACEs #OurChildren
https://t.co/2quTZr48eY
“ACEs are a root cause of many of the greatest public health challenges we face today — increasing the risk of serious conditions ranging from asthma, diabetes, and obesity, to school failure, teen pregnancy, and substance dependence." #ACEs #OurChildrenhttps://t.co/2quTZr48eY
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 5, 2019
3 days ago
Climate change activism is reducing mental health symptoms among young students. #ClimateChange #OurChildren
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Climate change activism is reducing mental health symptoms among young students. #ClimateChange #OurChildren
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Climate change activism is reducing mental health symptoms among young students. #ClimateChange #OurChildren https://t.co/LCawJ18hze
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 3, 2019
4 days ago
“According to a new study, toddlers play longer and more happily when there are fewer toys to choose from. Better yet, the researchers say fewer toys mean more opportunities for creativity, imagination and skill development.” #OurChildren
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“According to a new study, toddlers play longer and more happily when there are fewer toys to choose from. Better yet, the researchers say fewer toys mean more opportunities for creativity, imagination and skill development.” #OurChildren
https://t.co/XKrN6p5dKG
“According to a new study, toddlers play longer and more happily when there are fewer toys to choose from. Better yet, the researchers say fewer toys mean more opportunities for creativity, imagination and skill development.” #OurChildrenhttps://t.co/XKrN6p5dKG
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 2, 2019
1 week ago
Thank you, Martha Brooks, for continuing to be a powerful voice and ally in Child Abuse Prevention across Oregon.
Martha attended the annual, national Prevent Child Abuse America conference in Milwaukee where she received the 2019 Donna J. Stone Award. #OurChildren #Oregon https://t.co/dEhurFkpwD
Thank you, Martha Brooks, for continuing to be a powerful voice and ally in Child Abuse Prevention across Oregon.
Martha attended the annual, national Prevent Child Abuse America conference in Milwaukee where she received the 2019 Donna J. Stone Award. #OurChildren #Oregon https://t.co/dEhurFkpwD
Thank you, Martha Brooks, for continuing to be a powerful voice and ally in Child Abuse Prevention across Oregon.
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) November 27, 2019
Martha attended the annual, national Prevent Child Abuse America conference in Milwaukee where she received the 2019 Donna J. Stone Award. #OurChildren #Oregon pic.twitter.com/dEhurFkpwD
1 week ago
An important read on the experiences of black children when socialized into a white school system, community, and environment. #OurChildren
https://t.co/aPVYmImdLR https://t.co/SGD9NGAm4M
An important read on the experiences of black children when socialized into a white school system, community, and environment. #OurChildren
https://t.co/aPVYmImdLR https://t.co/SGD9NGAm4M
An important read on the experiences of black children when socialized into a white school system, community, and environment. #OurChildrenhttps://t.co/aPVYmImdLR pic.twitter.com/SGD9NGAm4M
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) November 26, 2019