Speak up to Support Oregon Students
The Joint Committee on Student Success is a group of legislators tasked with identifying what’s working — and what’s not working — in Oregon schools. Over the next few months, they will be visiting 9 counties throughout the state to gather community feedback about...Children First for Oregon Recognized for Work Passing Cover All Kids Legislation
Children First for Oregon is honored to receive the Campeones de Salud Award, recognizing Children First’s work to reduce health disparities faced by Latino children. The award was presented by the Oregon Latino Health Coalition at the annual Health Equity Dinner,...Oregon DHS Child Welfare Appoints Nicole Stapp as Foster Care Policy & Community Liaison
DHS Child Welfare Deputy Director Laurie Price announced former Oregon Foster Youth Connection member Nicole Stapp’s appointment as the Foster Care Policy & Community Liaison. Her message is below. Please welcome Nicole Stapp as our first Foster Care...
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Four-year-olds are curious explorers who want to understand their world — and books can help!
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Four-year-olds are curious explorers who want to understand their world — and books can help!
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Four-year-olds are curious explorers who want to understand their world — and books can help!https://t.co/4rDWY7bnQc pic.twitter.com/Pt2hJD7b7W
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 9, 2018
2 days ago
Have you seen @APANONews's new, beautiful murals in Portland?
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Have you seen @APANONews's new, beautiful murals in Portland?
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Have you seen @APANONews's new, beautiful murals in Portland?https://t.co/HxT2CJZbyw pic.twitter.com/1GRSJHRbHP
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 8, 2018
3 days ago
Brain science has shown that our youngest learners need high-quality early education to put them on the path to success. We need innovative approaches to meet the needs of children as they start their developmental journey.
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Brain science has shown that our youngest learners need high-quality early education to put them on the path to success. We need innovative approaches to meet the needs of children as they start their developmental journey.
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Brain science has shown that our youngest learners need high-quality early education to put them on the path to success. We need innovative approaches to meet the needs of children as they start their developmental journey. https://t.co/Xqqnhhw6Iy
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 7, 2018
4 days ago
Our students, teachers, and parents are crying out for help — it's time for the legislature to make a meaningful investment in our schools.
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Our students, teachers, and parents are crying out for help — it's time for the legislature to make a meaningful investment in our schools.
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Our students, teachers, and parents are crying out for help — it's time for the legislature to make a meaningful investment in our schools. https://t.co/PGGxntGHq2
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 6, 2018
5 days ago
The good news is that Oregon is bucking national trends, with the number of uninsured children continuing to drop.
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The good news is that Oregon is bucking national trends, with the number of uninsured children continuing to drop.
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The good news is that Oregon is bucking national trends, with the number of uninsured children continuing to drop.https://t.co/NeR510g7yf pic.twitter.com/slbSVpelNN
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 5, 2018
6 days ago
Unemployment, a lack of good-paying jobs, and a lack of affordable housing contribute to the increasing number of homeless students in our state.
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Unemployment, a lack of good-paying jobs, and a lack of affordable housing contribute to the increasing number of homeless students in our state.
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Unemployment, a lack of good-paying jobs, and a lack of affordable housing contribute to the increasing number of homeless students in our state. https://t.co/u0yUY3Bf8O pic.twitter.com/Fi4TTb0b5o
— Children First (@ChildrenFirstOR) December 4, 2018