Children’s Institute has signed on to open letters from the Portland Metro Chamber (@pdxmetrochamber) and Western States Center (@wstatescenter), joining more than 100 elected officials, civic organizations, community advocates, business groups and labor unions that have come together to reject political violence and urge calm, thoughtful civic engagement before and after the November 5 election.

Now more than ever, we must embody a strong sense of community by looking out for one another and fostering inclusivity, understanding, and respect.

Whatever the outcome of this year`s general election, Children`s Institute remains committed to ensuring that every child in Oregon has the love and care they need to thrive.

Let`s make this election season a powerful demonstration of our shared values.

Links to the open letters in our bio.

In community,

Children`s Institute

Child care is a bipartisan issue! In recent polling from the First Five Years Fund, voters in the US overwhelmingly want candidates to address child care challenges.

✅Voters want candidates to help working parents afford quality child care.

✅Voters support policies that help families access affordable, quality child care.

✅Voters say child care is essential/very important to
the economy.

Choose children. Change the world!

#ChildCare #EarlyLearning #EarlyEducation #Children #Equity #Oregon #Family #EarlyChildhood

Children’s Institute believes that if we choose children, we can change the world.

Add your name to our petition to raise awareness about early childhood and help our leaders #ChooseChildren

Our priorities:

⭐️Ensure more children have access to early learning and child care

⭐️Support educators and providers working with young children so they can be at their best

⭐️Reduce child poverty so families can meet their basic needs

⭐️Reduce child homelessness by increasing housing options for children under age 2

⭐️Co-locate child care with family housing

⭐️Expand access to doulas to ensure safe births and post-partum support

⭐️Strengthen parent-child relationships through social-emotional health services

Add your name today!

Link in bio:
https://childinst.org/strengthen-early-learning-and-care-in-oregon/

#ChooseChildren #ChangeTheWorld #EarlyChildhood #Preschool #ChildCare #EarlyLearning #ReduceChildPoverty #FamilyHousing #ReduceChildHomelessness #Education #InvestInKids #SocialEmotionalHealth #Children

During Native American Heritage Month, Children’s Institute celebrates the heritage, resilience, and sovereignty of Indigenous nations across Oregon and the United States.

The US has 574 federally recognized tribes, meaning tribes have a government-to-government relationship with the US. Oregon has nine federally recognized tribes today. Historically, more than 60 tribes lived in the state with at least 18 languages. Today, approximately 175 indigenous languages are still spoken across the US.

While we work to build our partnerships with Native American communities, we deeply honor the Indigenous organizations in Oregon that champion equity and create opportunities for Native children and their families.

This month, we are committed to listening, learning, and amplifying Native voices in early childhood education, as we work toward a future where every child is supported and celebrated. Featured voices: Dr. Dolores Subia BigFoot on honor, Suzie Kuerschner on the Collaborative Circle of Care, Luther Standing Bear on love, and Joy Harjo-Sapulpa on story and harmony.

Learn more about the land you occupy at: native-land.ca

#IndigenousHeritage #NPSIndigenous #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #CircleOfCare #Story #Love #Storytelling #JoyHarjo