Health and Development
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.
First in the Nation Health Metric Aims to Address Social and Emotional Health
Oregon's new health metric is a significant step toward ensuring young children are prepared for kindergarten.
From CAP: Build Back Better Act Will Allow Parents to Choose Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-K
Despite claims to the contrary, the Build Back Better Act envisions an important role for faith-based child care providers.
ELD Releases Interactive Data & Planning Tool
Oregon's Early Learning Division has released the Early Learning Map for Oregon (ELMO), an interactive data and planning tool that can help schools, community and state agencies, Early Learning Hubs, advocacy groups, and other early learning partners to plan and...
Child Care Crisis Central in National News
As the country limps into the twenty-first month of the COVID-19 pandemic, much national attention remains on our failing child care system, a system which is now widely recognized to be an essential piece of the country's infrastructure — not only supporting...
Earl Boyles’ Neighborhood Center Nurtures Community and Connection
In 2010, Earl Boyles became the first site for Children’s Institute’s community-centered Early Works initiative, an approach to early learning and healthy development built on partnerships, innovation, and engaged families.
Funding Relief Nurseries is an Investment in Families and Communities
Oregon Relief Nurseries provide critical support to families with young children ages 0-5. They currently serve about 3,500 young children throughout the state and are an integral part of Oregon’s early childhood system.
