OregonDHS CW

The Oregon Department of Human Services will no longer be using X as of today, Oct. 23, 2023. This means we will not reply to messages going forward. To connect with us on other social media platforms, check out our list of official accounts: oregon.gov/odhs/news/Page…

The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Summer deadline is fast approaching on May 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

Aprille Flint-Gerner will serve as @OregonDHSCW Interim Director: "I am honored to help continue to bring the Vision for Transformation to life, by focusing on prevention and preservation, equity and workforce development, and being a data-informed system."

News Release - Oregon Child Welfare Director national appointment confirmed: oregon.gov/dhs/DHSNEWS/Ne…

The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Spring deadline is fast approaching on Feb 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

All ODHS offices, in the following counties are closed today, Friday, Dec. 23, due to unsafe weather: Benton; Clackamas; Clatsop; Columbia; Gilliam; Hood River; Lane; Lincoln; Linn; Marion; Multnomah; Polk; Sherman; Tillamook; Wasco; Washington; Yamhill.

All State of Oregon offices, including ODHS offices, in Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln and Lane counties are closed until noon on Friday, Dec. 23 due to inclement weather. We will update this post if we learn of any additional closures. Instead of visiting an office in-person:

The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Winter deadline is fast approaching on Nov. 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

On August 16-17, @ORHumanServices will be presenting along with other community partners on how trafficking affects Klamath county and what you can do about it. You can register at bit.ly/klamathsymposi…

We have partnered with the @Native_Wellness to put on the Native Teen Gathering August 8-11 in Grande Ronde. This is for Native teens and young adults ages 14-24 who are currently in or have experienced foster care in Oregon. nativewellness.com/nativeteengath…

The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Fall deadline is fast approaching on August 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

@CenterforStates is looking for Young Adult Consultants to help child welfare agencies throughout the state improve practice and policy that lead to better outcomes for children and families. Learn more at forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

If you are currently a part of the Oregon Independent Living Program, you are invited to join us for the teen retreat at Rockaway Beach in July. Join us to make new friends, learn new things and chill at the beach. @FosterClub oregon.gov/dhs/CHILDREN/F…

Have you seen the latest version of the CW Community Connections? Check it out for some of the latest updates form the Child Welfare Division. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS…

Kids 0-18 can visit Tigard Public Library for free meals this summer! Stop by Monday through Friday, 12-12:30 PM to eat lunch in the Library Courtyard. Lunches made possible in partnership with the @TigardTualSD

Humor and giggles can help bond families together. Read along to learn more about the power of silly. bit.ly/3xY0EnL

The Teen Health Expo is coming up in just a few days! Next Tuesday, come to @NHC_Oregon in @CityofHillsboro for free giveaways and food, and you can learn about what health, employment, and educational resources are available in @WashcoOregon! For more info, call 503-846-2815

These are some great #VroomTips for getting your #HeadStartCuties ready for Kindergarten! #KeepTheirHeadStart!

Kids and teens can eat right this summer! 🍉🍓 Free meals that follow USDA nutrition guidelines are served at summer meal sites across the community. Text 'FOOD or COMIDA' to 304-304 to find a site near you. bit.ly/3Kvsflf #ShareSummer #NoKidHungry

Join us every Tuesday in July for a series of webinars to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Next up on July 12: Caregiver Workforce Shortages - Consumers Scramble for In-Home Service. Register here: bit.ly/ada32register #ADA32