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Oregon y otros 36 estados participan en el programa EBT de verano. (san_ta/Adobe Stock)

Familias elegibles en OR tienen hasta el lunes para solicitar alimentos de verano

Las familias de Oregon que cumplan los requisitos tienen hasta el lunes para solicitar los beneficios alimentarios de verano. El programa The …

Oregon and 36 other states are participating in the Summer EBT program. (san_ta/Adobe Stock)

Eligible OR families have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits

Eligible Oregon families have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits. The Summer EBT program provides families with a one-time payment of $12…

Oregon has been developing a metric on social and emotional care for children on the state's Medicaid program since 2018. (MIA Studio/Adobe Stock)

New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible

Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted …

Oregon reached a settlement with current and former foster youth before a trial was set to begin on the harms of the state's care system. (Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)

Current, former foster youth get voice in improving care in OR

People who have gone through the foster care system in Oregon will get a chance to help improve it. The Oregon Department of Human Services has …

Oregon has significantly decreased the number of children living in high poverty areas over the past decade. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)

Report: OR among bottom half of states for child well-being

Oregon ranks in the bottom half of states, at 26th, in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book …

Las tasas de inseguridad alimentaria son mucho m�s altas para los ni�os que para el resto de la poblaci�n del condado de Tillamook. (SHELL/Adobe Stock)<br />

Condado rural de OR lucha contra aumento del hambre en verano

Aunque el condado de Tillamook en Oregon es famoso por su queso, muchos de sus habitantes sufren inseguridad alimentaria. El problema es …

Food insecurity rates are much higher for children than the rest of the population in Tillamook County. (SHELL/Adobe Stock)

Rural OR county battles increased summer hunger

While Tillamook County, Oregon might be famous for its cheese, many of its residents struggle with food insecurity. The issue is especially acute in …

Birth through age five is a critical time for teaching kids how to read. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

OR prepares to fund early literacy efforts

Oregon is poised to distribute funds for early childhood learning and literacy. In 2023, lawmakers passed the Early Literacy Success Initiative…

El programa Double Up Food Bucks iguala las compras hasta $20. (Lindsay Trapnell/Banco de Alimentos de Oregon)

Programa "Double Up" amplía beneficios alimentarios para niños en Verano

Oregon participa en un programa federal de prestaciones alimentarias para niños llamado Summer EBT. Los dólares del programa llegará…

The Double Up Food Bucks program matches purchases up to $20. (Lindsay Trapnell/Oregon Food Bank)

Summer food benefits for kids amplified through Double Up produce program

Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to …

A los legisladores de Oregon les quedan dos semanas de sesi�n para aprobar la financiaci�n del programa EBT de verano que ayuda a alimentar a los ni�os cuando no hay colegio. (Bob/Adobe Stock)

Casi 300,000 niños de OR esperan aprobación para prestaciones alimentarias de Verano

Un programa que proporciona beneficios alimentarios a los niños durante el verano aún necesita la aprobación de fondos de la Legislatur…

Oregon lawmakers have two weeks left in the session to approve funding for the Summer EBT program that helps feed children when school's out. (Lindsay Trapnell/Oregon Food Bank)

Nearly 300,000 OR kids await approval of summer food benefits

A program that would provide food benefits to kids during the summer still needs funding approval from the Oregon Legislature. The state has …

Establishing good brushing habits early help against preventable oral diseases later in life. (Azee,peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)

Children's Dental Health Month: Experts encourage good habits early

February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts are stressing the importance of focusing on children's teeth early. Later in life, poor oral …

Experiences vary widely for kids across race in Oregon. (Cliff/Adobe Stock)

Report: Racial disparities persist among OR children

Racial disparities persist among kids in Oregon, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's new Race for Results report finds …

Many parents and caregivers have to come up with at least 10 additional meals per week, per child, when school breakfasts and lunches are not available in summer. (Adobe Stock)

Nearly 300,000 Oregon kids could get help accessing nutritious food this summer

The risks of child hunger increase dramatically when school cafeterias close for the summer, especially for the one in eight families currently …

Regular school attendance has dropped significantly since the start of the pandemic. (Anastassiya/Adobe Stock)

OR students miss significant number of school days

Oregon kids are missing a lot of school, and it could have consequences beyond their education. Nearly 40% of students missed 16 or more days …

Midwives and other health staff are looking to unionize at 10 Legacy Health locations. (honcharr/Adobe Stock)

OR women's health clinic staff seek to unionize to improve conditions

Workers at Legacy's women's health clinics have announced their intention to unionize. About 60 nurse midwives and other health staff at clinics in …

Oregon saw a drop in early childhood education enrollment between 2019 and 2021. (thepoeticimage/Adobe Stock)

Health report: Mothers, children struggling across U.S.

A new report found a troubling rise in health challenges for mothers and children across the country. The United Health Foundation has released its …

Los estados involucrados en el pacto de movilidad docente interestatal han formado una comisi�n para poner en marcha el acuerdo. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

Acuerdo interestatal facilita la mudanza de los maestros

Un acuerdo entre diez estados facilitará la transferencia de las credenciales de los maestros cuando se muden. El compacto de movilidad de …

States involved in the interstate teacher mobility compact have formed a commission to get the agreement off the ground. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

Interstate Compact Makes Moving Easier for Teachers

An agreement between ten states will make it easier for teachers' credentials to transfer when they move. The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact …

The federal child tax credit program immediately reduced child poverty across the country. (tomertu/Adobe Stock)

Tax Credit Coming for OR Families 'in Greatest Need'

State lawmakers have approved a child tax credit for Oregonians with household earnings of $25,000 a year or less. House Bill 3235, which creates a $1…

A new report on child well-being ranks Oregon 16th in its family and community category. (Steve/Adobe Stock)

Report: OR Lags in Providing Education for Young People

Oregon ranks in the middle of the pack in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book ranks the …

A bill in Oregon would help 200 schools in the state offer free breakfast and lunch meals at school. (LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/Adobe Stock)

OR Lawmakers Move to Expand Free School Meals

Oregon lawmakers could make sure more students have access to free school meals. A federal pandemic waiver ensuring school meals for all kids …

Kids can grow accustomed to foods like vegetables and fruits even if they're picky eaters. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

50th Nutrition Month: Introducing Healthy Foods to Picky Eaters

This March marks the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month. Making sure children eat healthy can be tricky. Chuck Larimer, an elementary …

Oregon nurses at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham filed a petition to have their union voluntarily recognized but were denied. (Oregon Nurses Association)

Nurses Fear Fallout from Closure of OR Birth Center

Nurses are concerned about the closure of a Portland-area birth center set to go through today. The Family Birth Center at Legacy Mount Hood …

In a recent study, about 15% of middle and high school age young people admitted they had cyberbullied someone in the past. (asiandelight/Adobe Stock)

Online Spaces Ripe for Harassment, But Parents Can Fight Back

It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online, but there are a few tips they can follow…

A farmers market is a few miles from Beavercreek in Oregon City. (alisonhancock/Adobe Stock)

OR Counselor Helps Ensure Students Don't Go Hungry

An Oregon school counselor is helping families get the food they need, so students can be ready to learn. Laura Minato, a counselor at Beavercreek …

The percentage of children with health insurance in Oregon is higher than the national average.(Bob/Adobe Stock)

OR 'Middle of Pack' in Child Well-Being State Rankings

Oregon sits at 26th in a new ranking of states based on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual Kids Count data …

The WIC program serves about 110,000 women, infants and children in Oregon, including with help buying baby formula. (ColleenMichaels/Adobe Stock)

Resources Available for Parents as Baby Formula Shortage Continues

Relief for a nationwide baby formula shortage could be coming soon, but in the meantime, bare shelves have become a scary sight for parents. The …

In February, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the Algorithmic accountability Act in Congress. (maciek905/Adobe Stock)

OR Child Services Algorithm Axed Over Discrimination Concerns

Child-welfare services in Oregon will no longer use an algorithm which helped social workers decide which families to investigate. The Oregon …

Parts of Oregon are considered child-care deserts because of the lack of access to care. (Irina Schmidt/Adobe Stock)

Crisis of Child Care Affordability Affects OR Voters

Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…

A new report finds the one-day count of incarcerated children in 2019 was about six times smaller than the annual count. (AungMyo/Adobe Stock)

Report: Hundreds of Thousands of Kids Detained Nationwide

Children were incarcerated in massive numbers in 2019, according to new data. The Sentencing Project's report, "Too Many Closed Doors," found more …

The harms from the blue light of screens is a particular concern for children and teens. (Yekatseryna/Adobe Stock)

Blue Light Blues: Excessive Screen Time Straining Eyes

Screen time has spiked during the pandemic, leading to concerns about what this is doing to our eyes. With more people at home - including kids …

A survey from 2021 found 38% of Oregon respondents with children age 12 and under faced disruptions to their child-care arrangements in the last month. (Kawee/Adobe Stock)

Child-Care Conundrum Presents Hurdles for OR Families

Finding and affording child care is no cakewalk for Oregon families right now. A new report details the pressures and some potential policy fixes…

The Build Back Better Act could add 3,900 rental vouchers to Oregon that could house 8,000 people. (Aisyaqilumar/Adobe Stock)

Build Back Better Act Could Support Families, Affordable Housing in OR

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Supporters of the Build Back Better Act are touting the benefits it will bring to families in Oregon and across the country…

Studies have shown that pesticide exposure in childhood can affect neurological and behavioral development. (Adobe Stock)

Wrongful Pesticide Use on OR School Grounds Worries Public-Health Advocates

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Agriculture recently completed an investigation into a suburban Portland school for the misuse of toxic …

One proposal in Congress would invest $35 billion to expand access to school and summer meals. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)

Build Back Better Act Could Drastically Cut Child Hunger, Advocates Say

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Groups fighting child hunger say the Build Back Better plan in Congress could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cut down on …

More than a fifth of parents of children ages 5 to 12 reported worsening emotional and cognitive health since March 2020. (DanRentea/Adobe Stock)

Supportive Tips for OR Students as In-Person Learning Returns

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Students are set to return to the classroom in Oregon, fueling a mix of emotions. Health and education professionals have some …

The number of children living in poverty was nearly cut in half between 2010 and 2019, according to a new report. (Steve/Adobe Stock)

Report: OR Can 'Be Better' Than Middle of Pack on Child Well-Being

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Child well-being in Oregon was a mixed bag before the pandemic, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS …

Oregon may have lost more than 44,000 child-care slots due to the pandemic, according to a new report. (Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock)

Report: Child-Care Barrier for OR Parents in College

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon college students who also are parents often struggle to find affordable child care. New research details the accessibility …

One in eight Oregon families reports that it is struggling to put food on the table during the pandemic. (Baker County Tourism/Flickr)

Report: OR Families Hurting in Multiple Ways in Pandemic

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The effects of COVID-19 are squeezing many families in Oregon, and a new report examines the ways they are struggling. According …

Nearly half of households with children told U.S. Census Bureau researchers they're

Report: Hunger Spikes in OR Raise Thanksgiving Concerns

PORTLAND, Ore. - As Thanksgiving approaches, Oregonians are struggling with hunger because of the economic downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic…

Students are likely to continue learning remotely through the rest of the year in Oregon. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)

Remote Control: OR Teachers Comment on Schools Reopening Virtually

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The virtual challenges of remote learning are becoming a reality for teachers across Oregon. Lindsay Ray, a high-school math …

It's unclear if Oregon students will return to the classroom this academic year. (shangarey/Adobe Stock)

School's Out, Ore. Teachers Find Ways to Help

PORTLAND, Ore. -- With schools closed, Oregon teachers are finding other ways to support students and their communities. Claudia McClellan is a …

Census takers starting in May will be visiting folks who haven't filled out the Census form. (JackF/Adobe Stock)

OR Initiative Pushes for Accurate Census Count of Young Children

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregonians have started receiving notices to fill out the 2020 Census and advocacy groups want households to keep one of the most …

The AARP Community Challenge grant is seeking proposals that make places such as parks vibrant places for people of all ages. (Mediteraneo/adobe stock)

Grant Program Seeking Ideas to Make Communities Age-Friendly

SALEM, Ore. -- Communities around Oregon have a chance to fund quick action projects that bring people of all ages together. The AARP Community …

Parents should avoid buying toys with strong magnets. According to OSPIRG, in just over a month, Portland doctors recently removed 54 magnets that had been ingested by four children. (OHSU)

Report: Toys to Leave at Store This Holiday Season

PORTLAND, Ore. – Choking hazards, hidden toxins and privacy concerns are among the dangers toy buyers should watch out for as the holiday …

Nationwide, about 11% of children from birth to age 4 are living with grandparents. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

Grandparents 'Critical' to Making Sure Grandchildren Counted in Census

Updated 2:00PM to include AGE+ PORTLAND, Ore. - About one in 11 Oregon children from birth to age four lives with a grandparent. With the 2020 …

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