Stories

What made you decide to become a foster parent? When we began going to a new church we met many incredible individuals who were fostering […]

“The day I was removed from my home is a day I will never forget. I remember getting out of the police car and walking […]

It’s not hard to find a silver lining. Even in the challenges our state’s Department of Human Services system faces—and with all eyes on DHS […]

Riverbend Church in Bend really rallied around children in care this easter! Together the church made 65 Easter Baskets for children in care in their community! […]

Every Child’s Executive Director Brooke Gray had the opportunity to share some of the greatest needs on KATU News! There are so many ways that Oregonians can […]

I started working with Every Child with my own internal commitment to be a behind the scenes worker. I’d seen the heartbreak of foster parenting […]

The community in Yamhill County  has rallied around their local DHS office in incredible ways! They have begun monthly DHS hospitality events to take the […]

hos•pi•tal•i•ty generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)   Whenever someone new moves into my grandmother’s neighborhood, she makes her way over […]

I entered foster care at the age of 16 with my 4 younger brothers that were 6 years old and younger. Our parents had serious […]

Oregon DHS Makeover from Christian Hartwell on Vimeo.