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...CHIP Gets Short-Term Fix, Oregon Families Still Anxious
The following was published by Public News Service on December 29, 2017. A last-minute deal in Congress to provide short-term funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program hasn’t done much to alleviate stress for states and parents going into the new...Report: Youth in Poverty Will Likely Live so as Adults
The following was published in the Argus Observer on December 22, 2017. Children in Malheur County are facing obstacles when it comes to financial stability, child welfare and future success. That information comes from annual reports from two state organizations,...
2 days ago
Youth who age out of the foster care system are more likely to experience homelessness, and we know we can do better. Let's continue to help youth find the right support systems and living situation!
Thank you Oregon Housing Alliance for sharing.
https://t.co/5786RNDRZM https://t.co/ngIooSrTT3
Youth who age out of the foster care system are more likely to experience homelessness, and we know we can do better. Let's continue to help youth find the right support systems and living situation!
Thank you Oregon Housing Alliance for sharing.
https://t.co/5786RNDRZM https://t.co/ngIooSrTT3
4 days ago
Join Children First for Oregon, @amprog, @centeronbudget, @fractweets, @hunger and more for a tweetstorm from 3-4p EST lifting up the latest attack on SNAP. Food for 3.1 million people is at stake. Raise your voice. #HandsOffSNAP
Join Children First for Oregon, @amprog, @centeronbudget, @fractweets, @hunger and more for a tweetstorm from 3-4p EST lifting up the latest attack on SNAP. Food for 3.1 million people is at stake. Raise your voice. #HandsOffSNAP
4 days ago
The "kicker" undermines Oregon's stability while handing big bonuses to the rich. It's time for Oregon to reform the kicker.
https://t.co/LT2j8jrjCX
The "kicker" undermines Oregon's stability while handing big bonuses to the rich. It's time for Oregon to reform the kicker.
https://t.co/LT2j8jrjCX
6 days ago
“We must put the well-being of children at the center of policies and actions in this country. Our children are our future, and they trust us as adults to make caring for them our highest priority."
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“We must put the well-being of children at the center of policies and actions in this country. Our children are our future, and they trust us as adults to make caring for them our highest priority."
https://t.co/Kc5i3B5gfV https://t.co/SYBrJDYJ1n
1 week ago
Housing instability continues to impact families across Oregon. We need to ensure that every American has a place to call home. Thank you Habitat for Humanity of Oregon for sharing.
https://t.co/SRD4cOjFdr https://t.co/rLeSOQIBnJ
Housing instability continues to impact families across Oregon. We need to ensure that every American has a place to call home. Thank you Habitat for Humanity of Oregon for sharing.
https://t.co/SRD4cOjFdr https://t.co/rLeSOQIBnJ
2 weeks ago
This week is National Health Center Week! Today, we appreciate the more than 430,000 patients who count on #OregonCHCs for their care in communities across the state! Thank you Oregon Primary Care Association for sharing. #NHCW2019 #ValueCHCs https://t.co/Vmtefwo2p7
This week is National Health Center Week! Today, we appreciate the more than 430,000 patients who count on #OregonCHCs for their care in communities across the state! Thank you Oregon Primary Care Association for sharing. #NHCW2019 #ValueCHCs https://t.co/Vmtefwo2p7