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- EIN 93-1310666
- info@ourchildrenoregon.org
- (503) 236-9754
- PO BOX 14694 Portland OR 97293-0694 USA
- https://ourchildrenoregon.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Human Services
Mission: Our Children Oregon is committed to advancing the common good of all Oregon children, ensuring all children have the resources and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. Our Children Oregon is advancing equitable policymaking and whole-child advocacy statewide to ensure our children and youth have what they need, regardless of their race or where they live, to thrive by activating meaningful change for children and families. We partner alongside organizations to uplift and advocate for community- driven, equity-centered policies and investments that will improve the lives of Oregon’s children and families. We work with a network of service providers to strengthen family supports by addressing the root causes of child abuse. We collect, analyze, and elevate data and research, that alongside lived expertise drives conversations in support of Oregon’s future. And we engage Oregon youth and communities through education and action opportunities.
Target demographics: children in Oregon
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 100 partner agencies
Geographic areas served: the state of Oregon
Programs: The All Children Thrive (ACT) Collective At Our Children Oregon, we recently launched the All Children Thrive Collective, which we call ACT for short. ACT is building a network of committed advocates for Oregon's future through accessible and cost-free civic engagement, education, and advocacy opportunities. Rooted in shared values, ACT brings together families and individuals, alongside organizations, groups, and businesses statewide, to ACT collectively for Oregon’s children and families. The Children's Agenda The Children's Agenda, a program of Our Children Oregon, connects a coalition of state and community-based organizations to create a holistic legislative agenda to benefit Oregon's children and families by advocating decision-makers to prioritize impactful, equitable, and community-driven policies and investments. Research and Data Our Children Oregon's research and data work strategically informs and strengthens our advocacy with reliable reporting and data tools to inform advocates, policymakers, and families across all regions of Oregon. We elevate existing research on child well-being and highlight the lived realities of diverse communities through a strong equity lens in order to amplify the voices and needs of children and families. Equity in Policy & Advocacy Internship Since its launch in 2020, this program has hosted 18 interns and fostered partnerships with more than 10 academic institutions including; Amherst College, Columbia University, Portland State University, Oregon Health Science University, University of Idaho, Oregon State University, Willamette University, the University of Portland and Western Oregon University. OCO’s internship program recruits and engages students throughout the state, supporting their academic needs and career goals while providing equitable payment and a remote learning experience.