Foster Parents' Night Out, an official initiative of Every Child
For the past six years, Foster Parents’ Night Out has worked closely with the Portland-based affiliate of Every Child Oregon, Embrace Oregon. The monthly four-hour […]
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 […]
I know this incredible woman.
I know this incredible woman. She is fostering 4 beautiful children. One day, as I watched how she balanced 4 different emotions, 4 different needs, […]
Q and A with Oregon's Director of Child Welfare
“We need to be accountable for everything that we do as an organization. And I think that that’s one of the fun things that I […]
Interview with Ben Sand, CEO of Portland Leadership Foundation
“We have tried to disrupt the paradigm that most Oregonians assume, which is either you’re a foster parent or you do nothing,” –Ben Sand, CEO […]
Rising Above the Words
They said I wouldn’t amount to anything. They said my future wasn’t bright. They said I wouldn’t graduate high school. They said I wasn’t worth […]
Girl Scouts Impacting Children in Care
The Deschutes County Girls Scout Troupe had their hands and hearts full with helping children in care! The girls ended up packing 42 boxes for […]
With the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program in Seaside
The Every Child team had a wonderful time in Seaside, Oregon! They were able to spend time with the incredible young women and staff of […]
Above and Beyond.
“I sat in a meeting at the Yamhill County DHS and wiped away tears as I listened to caseworkers share how they are planning a […]