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Preschool Promise Request For Applications (RFA)
June 23, 2022
Looking to offer Preschool Promise for the first time or add more slots to your existing Preschool Promise program? Applications for providers to apply are now open!
COVID vaccines are now available for children 6 months and older!
June 22, 2022
Pediatric Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for use in Oregon for children ages 6 months and older.
PSN Nurturing Parenting: Prenatal Families Training
June 20, 2022
The Parenting Success Network is offering a Nurturing Parenting: Parental Families Training on August 3-5, 2022 from 7am-2:30pm, for Doulas, Bilingual/cultural facilitators, and community partners who want to support prenatal families.
Sign up now to Read for the Record
June 16, 2022
Sign up now to Read for the Record! The Early Learning Hub will send you this year's book to read to your class or care group.
Early Learning Division is launching the Mission, Vision, and Values Feedback Survey
June 13, 2022
Parents, providers, early learning advocates and more - DELC wants to hear from diverse voices to help create an agency that reflects and represents Oregon communities. Survey deadline: Tuesday, June 21 at 5 p.m.
Reconnecting with Summer Meals
June 10, 2022
Summer meals programs are funded by the USDA and designed to provide kids and teens ages 18 and under with free, healthy meals during the summer months when school is out of session. Each summer, Oregon hosts summer meal sites for kids 1-18 all over the state. There is no application or registration required to receive a meal. Families do not have to show proof of income.
The Importance of Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation: Eat Better, Not More
June 6, 2022
Most women in the United States do not meet the recommendations for healthy nutrition and weight before and during pregnancy. Women and health care providers often ask what a healthy diet for a pregnant woman should look like. The topic has been the subject of much debate, and has produced inconsistent and sometimes confusing advice for pregnant women who are trying to do the right thing.
Relief Nurseries are hiring!
June 1, 2022
Oregon’s nationally recognized Relief Nursery model serves families with children ages 0–5 who are most at-risk for abuse and neglect. They provide vital services that strengthen our communities by keeping kids safe & families together.
Resources for Working with Young Children Coping with Violence
May 25, 2022
We extend our condolences to all affected by the violence in Uvalde, Texas.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has compiled online resources for parents, teachers, and others working with young children about coping with violence and talking to young children about tragedies they learn about in the media.
We encourage you to use NAEYC’s Coping with Violence resource guide with relevant materials to help during this difficult time.
Universal Home Visiting - Community Input requested
May 20, 2022
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is rolling out a Universally offered Newborn Nurse Home Visiting program in Oregon. For more information please see https://www.familyconnectsoregon.org/. The Oregon Health Authority values the input of community members on these rules. The Rules Advisory Committee will have two slots available for community members.