Events

May is the month in which we like to shine a light on the incredible families who open their homes and hearts to children experiencing foster care. Will you help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000 to help support the purchase of a flower basket for every foster family in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. In addition, we will be hosting a family fun day for these families, one event for Linn/Benton and one for Lincoln. All funds raised will go towards flowers and the family fun day events for these incredible families!

Donate here:

Thank you for donating appreciation baskets to foster families in lane county. These will be distributed at our Foster Family Fun Day event in May!

Please copy and paste this link for full details on creating a basket and to sign up-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVhbPkbXt4pJOYxhFZB-_w6fubDE_bfIpbD_4GZOX8eGpAfA/viewform

The purpose of this website event is to advertise the donation request, due date, and drop off location as Every Child Offices, off Coburg Rd. Parking in back with entry up back stairwell.

Interested volunteers, join us for a Zoom call (a web-based video conference call) in the comfort of your own home.

During this time we’ll share who we are and why we are so passionate about vulnerable children in care and those who serve them. Come and learn how you can make an impact in your local community! There is something YOU can do!

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Zoom meeting via email 24 hours before the event.

**Registration window ends at 5:00 PM the day before the event.

We are partnering with our treasured fellow foster care advocates, With Love Oregon, to answer all things "what is fostering like?" with your family. Are you single? Are you retired? Do you have kids and want to know what fostering will be like? Are you wanting to foster but not sure if it will work in your situation? Hear from the experts, foster parents and state certifiers to learn more about what this journey is like and how to get started. No pressure, not expectations. Just a conversation with small bites and wine! Doors open at 5:45pm.

Ever wondered what the journey of becoming a resource parent is like? Are you interested in hearing experienced resource parents share about the joys and heartbreaks of foster care in a no-pressure environment?

Join us for an in-person panel discussion led by our staff and a few local PDX Metro resource (foster) families caring for children. We will have a local ODHS Child Welfare Certifier present to answer questions about the certification process as well.

Dinner will be provided, so please email j.abels@thecontingent.org with any dietary restrictions.

Dr. Harris is the Associate Dean of the Educational Access Center and an Associate Professor of Education. She has over 30 years of experience educating and advocating for people with disabilities. She worked as a special education teacher and testing specialist for 15 years before she became a professor of Special Education. Her research focuses on students with 'invisible' disabilities. Prior to joining the faculty at PLNU, Dr. Harris trained hundreds of general and special education teachers to utilize high-impact instructional strategies in inclusive educational settings.

Every Child is honored to engage with vulnerable children in our community through year-round programs and events. We strive to providing outstanding care at each opportunity, which is possible because of compassionate volunteers. Thank you. We want to equip you with training and education to continue positive interactions with these very special kids!

More details, to come!

Dr. Harris is the Associate Dean of the Educational Access Center and an Associate Professor of Education. She has over 30 years of experience educating and advocating for people with disabilities. She worked as a special education teacher and testing specialist for 15 years before she became a professor of Special Education. Her research focuses on students with 'invisible' disabilities. Prior to joining the faculty at PLNU, Dr. Harris trained hundreds of general and special education teachers to utilize high-impact instructional strategies in inclusive educational settings.

Every Child is honored to engage with vulnerable children in our community through year-round programs and events. We strive to providing outstanding care at each opportunity. We want to equip you with training and education to continue positive interactions with these very special kids!

Interested volunteers, join us for a Zoom call (a web-based video conference call) in the comfort of your own home.

During this time we’ll share who we are and why we are so passionate about vulnerable children in care and those who serve them. Come and learn how you can make an impact in your local community! There is something YOU can do!

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Zoom meeting via email 24 hours before the event.

**Registration window ends at 5:00 PM the day before the event.

Ever wondered what the journey of becoming a resource parent is like? Are you interested in hearing experienced resource parents share about the joys and heartbreaks of foster care in a no-pressure environment?

Join us for a virtual panel discussion led by our staff and a few local PDX Metro resource (foster) families caring for children. We will have a local ODHS Child Welfare Certifier present to answer questions about the certification process as well.

*Zoom link will be emailed 24-hours before the event