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

Children’s Institute shapes early childhood policy, secures public investments for early childhood programs and services, and works with school communities to strengthen early learning for children and teaching practices for educators.

Registration is open for the 2024-2025 Early School Success Academy!

Our Early School Success Academy is team-based learning experience for educators working to strengthen early learning in their communities, preschool to third grade. District or school teams participate in four virtual sessions between October and March and five coaching sessions scheduled at their convenience.

Why participate? You’ll join a network of educators across Oregon working to strengthen early learning in their school communities. You’ll also get access to rich content, expert thought partnership, coaching, resources, and a membership to our exclusive change library.

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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

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Children’s Institute has signed on to open letters from the Portland Metro Chamber and Western States Center, 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. 

In community, 

Children's Institute 

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Read the letters: 

Portland Metro Chamber - https://portlandmetrochamber.com/resources/election-letter-2024/

Western States Center - https://www.westernstatescenter.org/2024election

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