PORTLAND, Ore., June 13, 2017 — Despite a strong economy, Oregon has fallen behind a majority of states in the welfare of its children, ranking 31st in overall child well-being, according to the 2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Bookreleased today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Portland, Ore. Governor Kate Brown directed the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Consumer and Business Services to analyze the effects that the proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA) would have on the lives of Oregonians.
Portland, Ore. – United for Kids released the 2017 Children’s Agenda today, urging policymakers to action with concrete legislative solutions that address the most pressing problems facing Oregon’s children and families.
Portland, OR — Children First for Oregon released today The Status of Oregon’s Children and Families: 2016 County Data Book, which finds that even though Oregon’s median family income rose in 2015, it remained lower than it was prior to the recession, after adjusting for inflation.
PORTLAND, ORE. Current and former foster youth from across Oregon presented policy recommendations today to an audience of lawmakers, Oregon Department of Human Services administrators, service providers, and community members.
