Policy Trends
A Bold Vision for Oregon Children in 2025
Kali Thorne Ladd shares her 2025 bold vision for Oregon children, outlining key priorities for young children and their families.
Child Care Advocates Celebrate Representative Janelle Bynum’s Inauguration to Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
Children's Institute CEO, Kali Thorne Ladd, joined Family Forward in Washington, D.C., to attend Rep. Bynum's Congressional inauguration.
CI Wrapped: Our Top Moments of 2024
Join us to reflect and another year of meaningful progress, partnerships, and impact for Oregon’s young children and families in 2024.
Oregon Must Choose Early Childhood Investments for a Better Future
Governor Kotek's 2025-27 Recommended Budget lacks early childhood investments. We urge the Governor to invest in young children and their families in three key areas: Employment Related Day Care, maternal health, and home visiting.
Strengthen Early Learning and Care in Oregon!
Children's Institute believes that if we choose children, we can change the world. Join us by adding your name today!
A Message from Kali Thorne Ladd: Policy Change for Families, Lessons from History and Hope for the Future
In this message, Kali Thorne Ladd highlights the urgent need for systemic change to better support children and families in the United States, and emphasizes the critical importance of these issues for the nation’s future prosperity.
Advocates Push for Early Childhood Solutions on Capitol Hill
Recently, Children's Institute connected with other advocates in Washington, D.C., for a two-day event focused on policies for young children and families. While there, the team also met with with members of Oregon's Congressional delegation to discuss how to solve children's issues in Oregon.
Early Learning Partners Reveal Resources, Funding to Support Oregon’s Early Literacy Plan
This week, Children's Institute and state early learning partners hosted a webinar to elevate the importance of an intentional focus on early literacy strategies for early child care providers, educators, and families; and share funding updates.
Oregon Prepares to Fund Early Literacy Efforts
In 2023, Oregon lawmakers passed the early literacy success initiative in an effort to support reading proficiency in young children. Now, the state is poised to distribute those funds.
Short and Sweet: Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session
As the Oregon 2024 Legislative Session ended this year, the Policy and Advocacy team at CI let out a deep breath of gratitude, relief, and excitement for the year ahead. Short sessions often prove frustrating for what can be accomplished, but this year built on the chaotic momentum of 2023’s session, clearing the path for early childhood advocates to make great strides forward.
