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,...
6 days ago
"As a state, and as a nation, we would not be who we are today without the contributions of immigrants to our communities, our economy, and our way of life."
Thank you Gov. Kate Brown for protecting immigrant families in Oregon. #OurChildren
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"As a state, and as a nation, we would not be who we are today without the contributions of immigrants to our communities, our economy, and our way of life."
Thank you Gov. Kate Brown for protecting immigrant families in Oregon. #OurChildren
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1 week ago
If we invest in our children, they will thrive as adults. Oregon needs to do better to support the health and well-being of our children and youth. #OurChildren
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If we invest in our children, they will thrive as adults. Oregon needs to do better to support the health and well-being of our children and youth. #OurChildren
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2 weeks ago
The treatment of 4,000 migrant children who were separated from their parents in unacceptable. We will continue to advocate for the protections of migrant children and families. #OurChildren
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The treatment of 4,000 migrant children who were separated from their parents in unacceptable. We will continue to advocate for the protections of migrant children and families. #OurChildren
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2 weeks ago
Oregon needs to do better to prevent suicide among youth. According to the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon has the 14th highest suicide rate among youth ages 10 - 24 in the nation. #OurChildren
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Oregon needs to do better to prevent suicide among youth. According to the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon has the 14th highest suicide rate among youth ages 10 - 24 in the nation. #OurChildren
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2 weeks ago
Oregon needs permanent, safe, and affordable homes to address homelessness. Thank you Oregon Housing Alliance for sharing. #OurChildren #HousingForAll
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Oregon needs permanent, safe, and affordable homes to address homelessness. Thank you Oregon Housing Alliance for sharing. #OurChildren #HousingForAll
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