Overcoming Addiction for a Hopeful Future
Overcoming Addiction for a Hopeful Future Our Every Child Yamhill team received a request from an Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare permanency worker wanting […]
Community Collaboration for Reunification
Community Collaboration for Reunification One of our Every Child Curry Co-Directors has been forming a relationship with a local bio mom, as she’s been working diligently toward […]
Young Relative Guardian Steps in for 3 Cousins
“When I was 18 yrs old my grandmother passed away unexpectedly. ODHS came in and took my three cousins, as there was no direction on […]
A Detailed Surprise
Every once in a while, we get the opportunity to bless families in unique (and practical!) ways. Last month, we were informed that a foster […]
Marin's Hope Totes
“Foster Children are not Garbage!” Imagine being a child entering foster care: you leave your home with little more than the clothes on […]
Mindy McFerrin: Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight
Mindy McFerrin: Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight Mindy McFerrin was born and raised in Douglas County. As a mom, licensed pastor, certified Christian counselor, and volunteer board […]
What Brought You to This Difficult Work?
What Brought You to This Difficult Work? Working for the Child Welfare agency for over 20 years and being asked the question, “What brought you […]
DHS Child Welfare Staff Manager Story
DHS Child Welfare Staff Manager Story A DHS Staff Manager whose caseload is primarily with teenagers had this to say: “I would say that all of […]
DHS Child Welfare Program Manager Story
DHS Child Welfare Program Manager Story One of DHS’ Program Manager said that what immediately comes to their mind are the efforts they all make […]
Rock, Meet Water
Rock, Meet Water One of the byproducts of being neck-deep in a graduate program is that I think a lot about cost-benefit analysis. The costs […]