{"id":16,"date":"2022-09-13T15:13:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T15:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/about\/who-we-are\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:43:19","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/about\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-header alignfull has-background-image\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"background-image\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1444\" src=\"https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/09\/LocalOffice_Header-2048x1155.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"left-text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading page-title like-h2\">Douglas County<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"button-group\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/connect\/\"   class=\"btn btn-primary\">Start Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1440px;padding-top:25px;padding-right:100px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:100px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16_696af3-6c alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16_ee7e8b-ae inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-dark-green-color has-text-color\">About Our County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Children and families impacted by foster care are part of our community\u2014and they deserve to be surrounded by care, stability, and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In Douglas County, many children enter foster care during moments of crisis. They may experience multiple placements, separation from siblings, and long waits while a safe home is identified. At the same time, resource (foster) families and frontline child welfare workers carry an immense responsibility, often without enough support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Every Child Douglas County exists to change that.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We mobilize everyday people\u2014individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups\u2014to come alongside children, caregivers, and child welfare staff with practical support and genuine compassion. Whether someone feels called to foster, provide respite, donate resources, or serve in simple but meaningful ways, there is a place for everyone to be part of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How We Support Our Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our work focuses on meeting real, immediate needs with dignity and care by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8f0877f9d29330cae3f816f30537315\"><a><strong>Raising up<\/strong><\/a><strong> new resource (foster) families, <\/strong>we constantly share the need and offer mentorship and support to those opening their hearts and homes to children in care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Providing respite and encouragement for resource families<\/strong>, helping them rest and sustain long-term caregiving by providing a date night through <strong>Foster Parents&#8217; Night Out<\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/volunteer.everychildoregon.org\/opportunities\/P0bZBW0kZY\">Freezer Meals for Families<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fulfilling tangible support for children entering foster care<\/strong>, offering comfort and reducing stress through our<a href=\"https:\/\/everychildoregon.org\/douglas\/get-involved\/myneighbor\/\"> <strong>My Neighbor<\/strong><\/a> program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offering practical assistance for youth transitioning to independence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expressing appreciation through hospitality for ODHS and Tribal Social Services staff<\/strong>, recognizing the vital work they do for children and families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Each initiative is designed to reduce stress, strengthen placements, and remind children and caregivers that they are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Be Part of the Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Every Child Douglas County is entirely community powered. We rely on the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, faith communities, and civic groups who give their time, resources, and financial support. We would love to connect with you. Together, we can ensure that every child in Douglas County is surrounded by care, connection, and hope.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1440px;padding-top:25px;padding-right:100px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:100px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16_cf28c1-fc alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16_bc2859-11{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16_bc2859-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16_bc2859-11 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-dark-green-color has-text-color\">Follow Us<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"social-icons aligncenter\" >\n\t\t\t<li class=\"social_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/everychilddouglas\" title=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"social_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/everychilddouglas\" title=\"Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Our County Children and families impacted by foster care are part of our community\u2014and they deserve to be surrounded by care, stability, and belonging. 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