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We Care, We Vote: Childcare Providers, Parents and Advocates to GOTV on Community Change Action National Childcare Voter Day of Action Oct 23
MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Hart, srhart@communitychange.org, 540-470-0480 We Care, We Vote: Childcare Providers, Parents and Advocates to GOTV on Community Change Action National Childcare Voter Day of Action Oct 23 Next Wednesday, our network of providers and parents will come together in key cities and states across the country to show the strength of childcare voters and […]
The First Parent Cohort Comes to a Close
On September 14th, the Child Care for Oregon Coalition gathered at the Beaverton library to celebrate the successful completion of our first pilot parent cohort! We started out the evening by tuning in to Family Values at Work‘s “Caring Out Loud” storytelling event, which focused on shifting the narrative around caregiving. We recognized the participating […]
RELEASE: Caregivers and Providers Joined Congresswoman Andrea Salinas for a Roundtable to Discuss the Real-Life Impacts of Oregon’s Child Care Crisis
Parents and advocates shared concerns and challenges with the Congresswoman who vowed to champion mandatory investments in child care at the federal level SALEM, OR — On Wednesday, July 17, more than a dozen parents, caregivers, and advocates gathered at Saint Mark Lutheran Church in downtown Salem. Family Forward Oregon Executive Director, Candice Vickers, kicked […]
National Child Care Innovation Summit Recap
Photo courtesy of U.S. Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted the “first-of-its-kind National Child Care Innovation Summit.” The summit brought together leaders from the public and private sector to discuss the vital role of child […]
National Day Without Child Care 2024
“Child care workers earn an average of $13.22 an hour. Early childhood education and care (birth through kindergarten), is so underfunded that many families who need care are unable to access it, and some early educators leave the field because they can’t make a livable wage. This leaves families, providers and businesses vulnerable. That’s why […]
Actualizaciones para las familias elegible para el Programa de Cuidado Infantil relacionado con el empleo
Después del 3 de noviembre de 2023, el programa de guardería relacionada con el empleo (ERDC, por sus siglas en inglés) cerrará la inscripción e introducirá una lista de espera debido a la financiación limitada. En este momento, el programa ERDC todavía acepta solicitudes de familias elegibles para recibir apoyo para el cuidado infantil. Evite […]
Updates for families eligible for the Employment Related Day Care program
After November 3, 2023, the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program will close enrollment and introduce a waitlist because of limited funding. Right now, the ERDC program is still accepting applications from eligible families for child care support. Avoid being placed on a waitlist for ERDC: Recently, the department that oversees the Employment Related Day Care […]
Community Resources/Recursos Comunitarios
Community Resources Community support comes in a variety of ways. We’re compiling a list of community programs that provide moms, parents, and caregivers the support and items they might need for their families. Do you know of a program that’s providing that kind of help? Let us know at info@familyforward.org. CLOTH DIAPER PROGRAM (Marion and […]
Divorce
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant shift in the way we work, socialize and interact. For many of us, support systems became difficult to access and financial burdens became a source of stress, both on a personal and widespread economic level. With the pandemic altering the rhythms of life, it can feel overwhelming to […]
Wildfire Relief/Programa de ayuda en caso de desastres por incendios forestales
If you are a low-income Oregonian affected by the 2020 wildfires, Legal Aid Services of Oregon can help with free legal assistance on a range of wildfire-related legal issues, including denials of FEMA assistance, document replacement, housing, consumer fraud, and more. To find out if you qualify for free legal services, call the Wildfire Disaster […]
Black Resilience Fund / Fondo de Resiliencia Afroamericana/Negra
The Black Resilience Fund is an emergency fund dedicated to healing and resilience by providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders. Learn more and apply here: https://www.blackresiliencefund.com. Fondo de Resiliencia Afroamericana/Negra El Black Resilience Fund es un “Fondo de emergencia de Resiliencia Negra” dedicado a la curación y la resiliencia al proporcionar recursos inmediatos a los […]