Health and Development
Policy Brief: Facilities Investments Would Build Capacity for Oregon’s Early Childhood System
Greater public investment to expand early childhood facilities is crucial to build the capacity of Oregon’s child care and preschool system. This policy brief highlights: The critical need for child care How facilities costs create barriers The critical role of...
Early Education is Infrastructure for Oregon’s Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting increase in telecommuting and distance learning for children has elevated the importance of early learning and care as a key component supporting Oregon’s workforce. Many parents who lost jobs at the beginning of the...
‘You feel like you have someone in your corner,’ Parents and Providers Urge Leaders to Invest in Family Support Programs, Home Visiting Services
When Marnesha Strickland gave birth to her daughter, the hospital connected her with a program to support her with her newborn. Shortly thereafter, Strickland was introduced to Vanessa Stewart, a home visitor with Albina Head Start, which is a contractor providing...
Passage of HB 4005 a Step Toward Freedom
There were challenges in the child care and early learning space prior to the pandemic, but the crisis has only been magnified over the past two years. HB 4005 was designed to address this crisis, helping our communities throughout the state that need it most....
Harvard Guide Presents new Framework for Re-Envisioning Early Childhood Development
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard's Center on the Developing Child published Early Childhood Development (ECD 1.0), highlighting the science behind early childhood health and development with a list of resources for parents, caregivers, child care providers,...
Federal Aid Program Brought 60k Oregon Kids Out of Poverty
President Biden's expanded Child Tax Credit brought 60,000 Oregon children out of poverty.
The Early Childhood Coalition Gave me a Space to Speak as an Expert in Family Care
Working with Children’s Institute and the Early Childhood Coalition gave me a space to speak as an expert in family care and I was able to help shape priorities for the 2021 legislative session.
Because of Early Works, I Know my Voice Matters
Thanks to Early Works, I've had opportunities to become a leader in my school and help other families.
Preschool for All Ensures High-Quality Early Learning for Children in Multnomah County
On this episode, host Rafael Otto speaks with Leslee Barnes, the director of the Preschool and Early Learning Division at Multnomah County.
Friendship on the Spectrum: A Conversation on Autism
This week, host Rafael Otto speaks with Dr. Johnny Lake, an international consultant and trainer on community-building, equity, diversity and leadership with a focus on what youth need, and what our education systems need to better serve students and young people.
