The Simple Things
The Simple Things We got our first placement before school was out. As we settled in on our first night together, this chatty 7-year-old girl […]
Why I Foster
It’s Foster Care Awareness Month! May is Foster Care Awareness Month! This is a time where we spread awareness about the foster care system, […]
Douglas County Makeover
Douglas County Makeover In Reedsport, Oregon, the transformation of the DHS office is providing an intentional and home-like space for children in care and their biological […]
"For every heartbreaking story, there is one of hope"
“Dear Every Child – I retired from Lane Co Child Welfare after 29 years. For every heartbreaking story, there is one of hope. The following […]
I'm A Volunteer
“I’m not a doctor who can fix broken bones, I’m not a therapist who can mend broken ideologies, nor am I anywhere near to being […]
Camp Stories of Welcoming Kids in Care
“Over the first week of July, Grove Christian Camp offered scholarships for 18 kids in foster care from Cottage Grove to attend a full week […]
TLC at the Linn-Benton DHS Office
“Our goal was to have spaces created where families feel welcomed in, and can enter a room and enjoy the space and their time with […]
Lessons from a Foster Parent
Shortly after moving to Portland, James and Cassie began hearing about the number of children spending time in Oregon’s foster care system. That’s when the […]
Calling All Community Members
“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 […]
Life to the Fullest
“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 […]