Oregon’s Kitchen Table (OKT) is working with ODE and DELC to gather feedback about the Family Conversation, the first stage of the Early Learning Transition Check-In.  In the Family Conversation, kindergarten teachers have one-on-one discussions with families at the start of the school year to learn about the child’s experiences and what can create the best learning environments for them.

Community partners, coordinated care organizations, providers, insurers, and more are invited to learn more about how the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) are working together to support people in Oregon as the federal COVID-19 PHE phases out.

The Forum on Rural Population Health & Health Equity (the Forum) aims to strengthen community health in rural Oregon by sharing knowledge, expertise and resources on innovations and best practices in population health and health equity. 

The Periwinkle Child Development Center is a new childcare facility on the Albany campus. It is set to open Feb. 5th.

The Early Learning Hub of Linn, Benton & Lincoln is looking for parents of children ages 0-5 to have an impact in their communities by forming a Parent Leadership Council. This opportunity will be limited to 6-10 parents per county.

If you had to throw away food purchased with SNAP due to the recent winter storms or power outages, you can request replacement benefits to purchase new food. You must request replacement benefits within 10 calendar days of the food loss.

Check on family, friends and neighbors, especially those vulnerable to the cold.

The Certified Child Care Center information video series from the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care will help Certified Child Care Center administrators and staff understand the rule changes effective January 1, 2024.

Calling all Oregon Families! The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) wants to hear from families about your ideas for the first agency strategic plan. They are holding two virtual family engagement sessions on January 24th and 25th at 6:00pm.

This 12-credit Early Childhood Professional Development Certificate integrates Native language, culture, histories, and oral stories for recovering and sustaining culture.