Stories

“I’m sorry, but I can’t help with this,” a woman shared upon hearing Every Child’s announcement for folks to learn more about foster care. She […]

“This past Sunday morning I answered my phone at 3 am, after hearing it ring our landline and then start on my cell phone. It […]

I know this incredible woman. She is fostering 4 beautiful children. One day, as I watched how she balanced 4 different emotions, 4 different needs, […]

“We need to be accountable for everything that we do as an organization. And I think that that’s one of the fun things that I […]

“We have tried to disrupt the paradigm that most Oregonians assume, which is either you’re a foster parent or you do nothing,” –Ben Sand, CEO […]

They said I wouldn’t amount to anything. They said my future wasn’t bright. They said I wouldn’t graduate high school. They said I wasn’t worth […]

The Deschutes County Girls Scout Troupe had their hands and hearts full with helping children in care! The girls ended up packing 42 boxes for […]

The Every Child team had a wonderful time in Seaside, Oregon! They were able to spend time with the incredible young women and staff of […]

“I sat in a meeting at the Yamhill County DHS and wiped away tears as I listened to caseworkers share how they are planning a […]

Dear Biological Mom of Our Foster Daughter, Neither of us would have chosen to have our lives collide this way. The first time I met […]