Stories

During pandemic, more Oregonians interested in foster parenting, adoption We continue to be encouraged by people like Bernetta Calloway who continue to open their homes […]

Communities respond to needs of 500 Oregon foster families, but more help is needed The newly formed My NeighbOR emergency response system is connecting foster families and […]

Oregon Expands My NeighbOR Program For Foster Families Statewide “In late March 2020, the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) partnered with non-profit Every Child […]

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 […]

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 In Reedsport, Oregon, the transformation of the DHS office is providing an intentional and home-like space for children in care and their biological […]

“It can actually mean Christmas to that foster family.” Jamie Giannettino discusses the impact Candy Cane Lane has had on the foster community in Central Oregon. […]

“Many people have this perception of foster parents, and social workers, but they really don’t understand what they go through, the sacrifices that are made,” […]

“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 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 […]