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Speak Up for Children’s Health Care

Children First For Oregon

The Oregon Health Fund Board, created during the 2007 legislative session and tasked with developing a comprehensive plan to make health care affordable and accessible to all Oregonians, will be soliciting public feedback on its proposal this coming September.

Find a meeting time and location near you.

The Board wants and needs to hear from members of the community about the importance of providing health care coverage to all Oregon kids.

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Join Children First for Oregon to Make a Difference for Kids

Children First For Oregon

Join Children First for Oregon on October 20, 2008 as we release our annual state Report Card: The Status of Children in Oregon, and share our vision to create a brighter future for every Oregon child.

The event will feature live music, local wine, fresh appetizers, inspiring speakers, and a chance to mingle with the state’s business, foundation and political leaders.

CFFO leaders will share how you can make a difference for kids in your community.

Purchase your tickets today.

We hope you’ll join us on October 20th for the 2008 Report Card Release Event: Looking to the Future.

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What is Children First?

Children First for Oregon is a trusted, independent child advocacy organization committed to improving the lives of Oregon’s children and families by shaping statewide public policy.

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51%

The percentage of lower-income families who cannot find affordable child care.

Do you know a current or former foster youth between the ages of 15 and 25?

The Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) is comprised of young people between 15-25 years of age who have personal experience in the foster care system and an interest in strengthening the policies that governed their experiences.

The mission of this group is to use first-hand experience, combined with best-practices research, to educate lawmakers, administrators and the community about the unique issues facing foster youth.  Get more information.

County Data Sheets

Children First For Oregon

Find out how kids are doing in your community.

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