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Family Forward Oregon
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We envision an Oregon where the unpaid & underpaid labor of caregiving is seen & valued. We build collective power & amplify the voices of parents & caregivers. In community, we pass policies & work to create more racial, gender & economic justice.
On Giving Tuesday (and any other day), where you put your energy matters. Our Development Director, Jess, said it best: "We cannot donate our way out of systemic failure. We need to fund the people who are building new systems, not just patching the old ones..." Read more: https://ow.ly/32pZ50XBCkQ
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎉 Congratulations, Rep. Lamar Wise! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Oregon House — representing Portland, Happy Valley, Damascus, and Boring — at a moment when families need bold, compassionate leadership more than ever. Oregon families are counting on you — and so are we. 💪
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It's a Give!Guide Big Give Day! Donate $10 or more to enter to win a beach getaway. Each $10 donation is an entry, so spread the love to our partners: Xcelerate Women, Familias en Acción, & Family Promise Metro East. Learn more and support us at giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today's the day! 🪩 We're just hours away from the Dance Like a Mother homecoming event, and we can't wait to celebrate with you.

🎫 Get your tickets and get ready for an amazing evening in community: familyforward.org/dance

#dancelikeamother #careadvocates #carecantwait
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📢 Did you hear?! Family Forward Oregon & Family Forward Action are going through a rebrand! Join us *tomorrow* for the soft launch at Dance Like a Mother. We can't wait to celebrate the beginning of this new era of bold advocacy! Get your tickets: familyforward.org/dance. See you soon! ✌️
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Last night wasn’t just about winning elections. Last night, hope won. Candidates in Oregon & across the country should be taking notes: if you aren’t running on #universalchildcare, you’re already behind. What's more: it was proven that when we band together across race, class, & geography, we win.
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Thank you to our incredible 2025 Dance Like a Mother sponsors for investing in Oregon's parents and caregivers! Your support fuels our efforts for a more just and equitable Oregon.

Join us this Saturday to celebrate! Learn more and get your tickets at familyforward.org/dance 🎟️
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Help shape the 2026 legislative agenda for mothers & care providers! ¡Ayuda a dar forma a la agenda legislativa de 2026 para madres y proveedoras de cuidados!

Share your input / Comparte tu opinión: familyforward.org/2026agenda.

#CareCantWait #WorkForceBehindTheWorkforce #2026LegislativeSession
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Enter to win a night stay at the Shelburne Hotel!

Enter the Dance Like a Mother raffle on 11/8 🎟️ $10 each or 6 for $50. Support our work to make care & reproductive justice a reality in OR! familyforward.org/dance

#dancelikeamother #familyforward #carejustice #homecomingdance #carecantwait
October 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Support our work by joining Dance Like a Mother: Homecoming Dance!
Nat, is showing up in true Homecoming Dance spirit!
This year’s theme is all about celebrating our community, our shared values, and the care work that connects us all. Get tickets now at familyforwardoregon.org/dance!
October 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
✨One lucky winner at our annual fundraiser, Dance Like a Mother, will take home 2 ROUNDTRIP TICKETS anywhere Alaska Airlines flies! 🎟️ $10 each or 6 for $50. Support our work to make care & reproductive justice a reality in OR! #AlaskaCarelines #IFlyAlaska #dancelikeamother #carejustice #carecantwait
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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A federal judge blocked Trump's illegal move to push immigrant kids out of Head Start. This means children can keep learning and thriving without fear of being excluded—for now.

But the fight isn't over. We'll keep advocating until every child's right to early education is secure.
NWLC Applauds Nationwide Injunction Halting Trump Administration's Illegal Attempt to Deny Immigrant Children Access to Head Start - National Women's Law Center
Washington, DC – A federal judge today issued a temporary nationwide injunction stopping the Trump administration from implementing or enforcing a policy that would prevent certain immigrant children ...
nwlc.org
September 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Junio 10: Después de aprobar SB 5514 en comité, defensores alzaron sus voces sobre la crisis de cuidado infantil. Junto a legisladores, aliados de Child Care for Oregon, Latino Network y Children's Institute contaron historias poderosas. Mensaje: Legislatura debe actuar AHORA.
June 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
June 10: Days after SB 5514 passed committee, advocates rallied to highlight the child care crisis. Coalition partners from Child Care for Oregon, Latino Network & Children's Institute joined lawmakers, sharing powerful stories. Message: Legislature must act NOW.
June 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Since 1987, Oregon has been a sanctuary state. Attacks on immigrants hurt moms, caregivers, families, and communities.

Visit SanctuaryPromise.Oregon.gov or PromesaSantuario.Oregon.gov to learn more about your rights and how you are protected, and what you can do to protect others.
January 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We're thrilled to express our gratitude to Meyer Memorial Trust for their investment in Family Forward Oregon!
Through their commitment to our collective prosperity, MMT has enabled us to embark on a multi-year journey to strengthen the care economy. Thank you for the support!
January 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
America is experiencing a child care crisis. Hear from child care advocates, like us, talking about it live and share your story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cof7...

#careforkids #fundchildcare
Care For Kids Livestream
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January 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
We're talking about all things child care with our partners at the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative!

Follow the live stream on Youtube (www.youtube.com/@ecfunders7209) and share your thoughts here on Bluesky (spotlightprfirm.bsky.social)!

#careforkids #fundchildcare
January 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
As part of the Child Care NEXT Initiative, CCFO and Family Forward would like to invite you to join the upcoming virtual CC NEXT convening! Registration at link earlysuccess.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 13, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Only share if you're in the elite many. #SpotifyWrapped #FundChildCare
December 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Accurate!
December 6, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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Caregivers in Oregon, please read on for info about the first Care Summit! The Care Summit will provide a space and community for caregivers to expand their understanding of care issues, develop new skills to advocate for their needs, and grow as leaders in our movement.
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 PM
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CUÁNDO: 24-26 de enero, 2025
DÓNDE: Kennedy School, Portland, OR
PARA QUIÉN: Cuidadores en todo Oregon
MOTIVO: Con el fin de crear una identidad compartida como cuidadores sin importar las diferencias,
December 4, 2024 at 10:16 PM
On this #GivingTuesday you have a chance to both give and receive! Please support Family Forward Oregon's work empowering moms and caregivers by donating $10 or more today at giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo, and you will be entered to win the "Big Portland Day" prize! 1/4
Willamette Week's Give!Guide
We handpicked 250 of Portland’s most impactful nonprofits and put them under one digital roof. Browse, donate, and get even more connected to this place we call home.
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December 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM
This National Day of Mourning and every day, we commit to combating the myths of settler colonization. We honor Indigenous peoples and their histories. We vow to work in solidarity across backgrounds because our shared freedom can only be won when we work together. /1
November 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM