Sharing our Stories, Sharing our Strength
It’s clear that communities around the world must work together to address the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children’s Institute hopes that by sharing stories of hope and struggle, we can advance our collective understanding of this crisis in order to best prepare ourselves for the challenges ahead. Scroll down to share your story or a story idea with us.
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The Stories
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...
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...
‘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...
A Preschool Watering Hole, Evaporated
Re-printed with permission from Teresa Ashford who blogs about life as a preschool director and much, much...
Podcast: Janice Lewis on Distance Learning for Preschoolers
In this week’s episode, host Rafael Otto talks with veteran teacher Janice Lewis about what it means to provide...
Podcast: How Culturally Specific COVID-19 Liaisons Are Reaching Communities
In this week’s episode, host Rafael Otto talks with Regina Ingabire and Virginia Luka about their role as...
Early Childhood Support Is All Across the Map
Support for early childhood is growing! Click the icons below to see why Oregonians across the state and from all walks of life believe that investing in children and families makes us stronger! Join us by sharing your story in the form below or by emailing ashley@childinst.org.
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