Policy Trends
Advocates Push for Child Care Relief
Today, CI sent a letter to Governor Kate Brown, Oregon's Joint Committee on Coronavirus Response, and Oregon's Congressional Delegation to advocate for swift, bold relief efforts for Oregon's child care providers. Date: March 27, 2020 To: Governor Kate Brown;...
Dr. Carlos Crespo on COVID-19 and Community Impact
In this week’s episode, host Rafael Otto talks with Dr. Carlos Crespo about COVID-19 and the impact on families and communities. Note: This is a developing story and some things may have changed since the date of recording. Check the CDC’s website for updates and...
Layoffs, Uncertainty Ahead for Preschool Owner and Staff
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting your corner of the early care and education world? Please email Helen Shum at helen@childinst.org if you or someone you know can help us to illustrate the on-the-ground reality for educators, families, small business owners,...
CI Calls for Workforce Support, Emergency Aid in Coronavirus Response
This morning, CI sent a letter to Oregon's Joint Committee on Coronavirus Response to advocate for those who work for and depend on early care and education programs. We appreciate your partnership and support as we work through the unprecedented challenges related...
Blumenauer Endorses Child Care Support in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
As the fallout from COVID-19 begins to impact nearly all aspects of life in the United States, political leaders at the local, state, and federal levels are all grappling with how best to preserve public health and mitigate economic and other damage related to the...
Lessons from California’s Call to Improve Youth Mental Health
What We're Reading Improving Behavioral Health Care for Children in California, a report from California Children’s Hospital Association (CCHA) published in December 2019 outlines the major challenges to ensuring quality mental health care for children. An...
2020 Census: Accurate Count is Key for Kids
Beginning in March, the U.S Census Bureau will begin its count of the nation’s residents. Mandated by the Constitution every 10 years, the census informs a broad range of planning, policy making, and funding decisions made by the federal government. In Oregon, the...
Advocates for Early Childhood Gather in Salem
Yesterday, Children’s Institute staff joined advocates, child care providers, educators, and parents from across the state for Early Childhood Advocacy Day. More than 30 attendees representing 15 districts gathered in Salem to thank legislators for significant...
Student Success Act: A Look Ahead to 2020
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Student Success Act implementation with Scott Nine from the Oregon Department of Education; Parasa Chanramy, Policy and Implementation Director at Stand for Children; and our own Dana Hepper, Director of Policy and Advocacy at...
Oregon Legislature Announces Members of a Child Care Task Force
Children’s Institute President & CEO Swati Adarkar will serve on a legislative task force charged with evaluating Oregon’s current child care system and proposing solutions that will ensure all families have access to stable, quality child care that meets their...
