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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...
15 hours ago
The number of children needing foster homes in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties is on the rise. Foster youth in Central Oregon need safe and stable families to thrive. #OurChildren
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The number of children needing foster homes in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties is on the rise. Foster youth in Central Oregon need safe and stable families to thrive. #OurChildren
https://t.co/sQ0W4rjqO2
The number of children needing foster homes in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties is on the rise. Foster youth in Central Oregon need safe and stable families to thrive. #OurChildrenhttps://t.co/sQ0W4rjqO2
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) January 23, 2020
2 days ago
"The welfare of our children is too important for us to risk dismantling a system widely acknowledged to be best for children. Placing value on familial and community ties makes a difference in the well-being of children." #OurChildren
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"The welfare of our children is too important for us to risk dismantling a system widely acknowledged to be best for children. Placing value on familial and community ties makes a difference in the well-being of children." #OurChildren
https://t.co/eBH1W2YEeY
"The welfare of our children is too important for us to risk dismantling a system widely acknowledged to be best for children. Placing value on familial and community ties makes a difference in the well-being of children." #OurChildrenhttps://t.co/eBH1W2YEeY
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) January 22, 2020
3 days ago
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s civic engagement legacy by texting “Oregon” to 33339 and pledge to take the Census today! Thank you @wecountoregon for sharing.
#WeCountOregon #MLK #MLKjr #MLKDay #2020Census #CivilRights https://t.co/vkAdvmEu2e
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s civic engagement legacy by texting “Oregon” to 33339 and pledge to take the Census today! Thank you @wecountoregon for sharing.
#WeCountOregon #MLK #MLKjr #MLKDay #2020Census #CivilRights https://t.co/vkAdvmEu2e
Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s civic engagement legacy by texting “Oregon” to 33339 and pledge to take the Census today! Thank you @wecountoregon for sharing. #WeCountOregon #MLK #MLKjr #MLKDay #2020Census #CivilRights pic.twitter.com/vkAdvmEu2e
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) January 21, 2020
7 days ago
You Count: The Census is about you!
Every 10 years the government counts our communities to determine how much money to give you for services and resources. Being counted correlates to political representation and public resources. #WeCountOregon #OurChildren https://t.co/xKdFSgW8a0
You Count: The Census is about you!
Every 10 years the government counts our communities to determine how much money to give you for services and resources. Being counted correlates to political representation and public resources. #WeCountOregon #OurChildren https://t.co/xKdFSgW8a0
You Count: The Census is about you!
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) January 17, 2020
Every 10 years the government counts our communities to determine how much money to give you for services and resources. Being counted correlates to political representation and public resources. #WeCountOregon #OurChildren pic.twitter.com/xKdFSgW8a0
1 week ago
Families in Oregon continue to struggle with mental health. Our state needs increased support services to help rehabilitate folks who need treatment the most. #OurChildren
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Families in Oregon continue to struggle with mental health. Our state needs increased support services to help rehabilitate folks who need treatment the most. #OurChildren
https://t.co/FKBXhrg4hk
Families in Oregon continue to struggle with mental health. Our state needs increased support services to help rehabilitate folks who need treatment the most. #OurChildrenhttps://t.co/FKBXhrg4hk
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) January 15, 2020
1 week ago
In 2020 taking the census is one of many ways Native Americans can engage in democracy to advocate for services and resources that heal and support our communities. Thank you @wecountoregon for sharing. #NativesCount #WeCountOregon https://t.co/rpQreOh6br
In 2020 taking the census is one of many ways Native Americans can engage in democracy to advocate for services and resources that heal and support our communities. Thank you @wecountoregon for sharing. #NativesCount #WeCountOregon https://t.co/rpQreOh6br
In 2020 taking the census is one of many ways Native Americans can engage in democracy to advocate for services and resources that heal and support our communities. Thank you @wecountoregon for sharing. #NativesCount #WeCountOregon pic.twitter.com/rpQreOh6br
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) January 14, 2020