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 […]
Dear Biological Mom
Dear Biological Mom of Our Foster Daughter, Neither of us would have chosen to have our lives collide this way. The first time I met […]
Interview with a Foster Mom
What made you decide to become a foster parent? When we began going to a new church we met many incredible individuals who were fostering […]
Through it Together
“The day I was removed from my home is a day I will never forget. I remember getting out of the police car and walking […]
Linking Arms for Oregon's Children
It’s not hard to find a silver lining. Even in the challenges our state’s Department of Human Services system faces—and with all eyes on DHS […]
An Easter to Remember
Riverbend Church in Bend really rallied around children in care this easter! Together the church made 65 Easter Baskets for children in care in their community! […]
Something is everything!
Every Child’s Executive Director Brooke Gray had the opportunity to share some of the greatest needs on KATU News! There are so many ways that Oregonians can […]
The Impact of Saying "Yes"
I started working with Every Child with my own internal commitment to be a behind the scenes worker. I’d seen the heartbreak of foster parenting […]
A Generous Community
The community in Yamhill County has rallied around their local DHS office in incredible ways! They have begun monthly DHS hospitality events to take the […]
A Turning Tide
hos•pi•tal•i•ty generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Whenever someone new moves into my grandmother’s neighborhood, she makes her way over […]