Family Forward Action
@familyforward.bsky.social
Oregon parents and caregivers building political power for racial, gender and economic justice. Join the movement!
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
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
🎉 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
🎉 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. 💪
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 6:46 PM
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
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
🎫 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
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
🎫 Get your tickets and get ready for an amazing evening in community: familyforward.org/dance
#dancelikeamother #careadvocates #carecantwait
📢 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
📢 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! ✌️
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 1:37 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.
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 🎟️
Join us this Saturday to celebrate! Learn more and get your tickets at familyforward.org/dance 🎟️
November 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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 🎟️
Join us this Saturday to celebrate! Learn more and get your tickets at familyforward.org/dance 🎟️
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
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
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
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
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 10:16 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 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 10:16 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.
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.
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 7:03 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.
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.
On 12/10/24 the House Interim Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services heard testimony from parents, child care providers, and child care advocates - including Family Forward’s Advocacy Manager, @delinabiniam.bsky.social, and PPACE Director at APANO @wizkaliko.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 6:52 PM
On 12/10/24 the House Interim Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services heard testimony from parents, child care providers, and child care advocates - including Family Forward’s Advocacy Manager, @delinabiniam.bsky.social, and PPACE Director at APANO @wizkaliko.bsky.social
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,
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
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,
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,
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
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.
Calling all Linn County parents and child care providers!
In the new year, we’re hosting our first ever Care Connect event! During Care Connect, we will support Linn County families already approved for the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Program who are struggling to find a provider.
In the new year, we’re hosting our first ever Care Connect event! During Care Connect, we will support Linn County families already approved for the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Program who are struggling to find a provider.
December 3, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Calling all Linn County parents and child care providers!
In the new year, we’re hosting our first ever Care Connect event! During Care Connect, we will support Linn County families already approved for the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Program who are struggling to find a provider.
In the new year, we’re hosting our first ever Care Connect event! During Care Connect, we will support Linn County families already approved for the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Program who are struggling to find a provider.
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 6:17 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
P.D. ¡Hoy es Big Give Day! Dona $10 a Family Forward Oregon en la Give!Guide y gana una tarjeta de $500 de Powell’s Books (¡2 chances si tienes menos de 36!). Dona aquí: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo 📚💌
November 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
P.D. ¡Hoy es Big Give Day! Dona $10 a Family Forward Oregon en la Give!Guide y gana una tarjeta de $500 de Powell’s Books (¡2 chances si tienes menos de 36!). Dona aquí: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo 📚💌
¡El fin de "Noviembre Sin Escuela" está cerca! 🏫 Diciembre no es mejor: ¿te cuesta encontrar cuidado infantil sin escuela?
Estamos luchando para que el cuidado infantil sea una prioridad del gobierno. Las familias merecen más. 💪
Estamos luchando para que el cuidado infantil sea una prioridad del gobierno. Las familias merecen más. 💪
November 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
¡El fin de "Noviembre Sin Escuela" está cerca! 🏫 Diciembre no es mejor: ¿te cuesta encontrar cuidado infantil sin escuela?
Estamos luchando para que el cuidado infantil sea una prioridad del gobierno. Las familias merecen más. 💪
Estamos luchando para que el cuidado infantil sea una prioridad del gobierno. Las familias merecen más. 💪
P.S. Support Family Forward Oregon in the Give!Guide! Today’s Big Give Day: $10 = a chance to win a $500 Powell’s Books gift card (2 chances if you’re under 36!). Donate: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo 📚💌
November 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
P.S. Support Family Forward Oregon in the Give!Guide! Today’s Big Give Day: $10 = a chance to win a $500 Powell’s Books gift card (2 chances if you’re under 36!). Donate: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo 📚💌
The end of "No School November" is near! 🏫 (Aka too many days off for parents to manage.) December isn’t much better—do you struggle to find child care when school is out?
We’re fighting to make child care a government priority. Families deserve better, and we’re taking that message to the Capitol.
We’re fighting to make child care a government priority. Families deserve better, and we’re taking that message to the Capitol.
November 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
The end of "No School November" is near! 🏫 (Aka too many days off for parents to manage.) December isn’t much better—do you struggle to find child care when school is out?
We’re fighting to make child care a government priority. Families deserve better, and we’re taking that message to the Capitol.
We’re fighting to make child care a government priority. Families deserve better, and we’re taking that message to the Capitol.
Padres y cuidadores de Salem: ¿Quieren ser más activos cívicamente? ¡Únanse a Family Forward ESTA NOCHE para comida, comunidad y premios! 🗓️ Jue, 21 de nov, 6–8pm 📍790 Marion St NE, Salem, OR. Contacten a Nat (nat@familyforward.org) o Luz (luz@familyforward.org, habla español).
November 21, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Padres y cuidadores de Salem: ¿Quieren ser más activos cívicamente? ¡Únanse a Family Forward ESTA NOCHE para comida, comunidad y premios! 🗓️ Jue, 21 de nov, 6–8pm 📍790 Marion St NE, Salem, OR. Contacten a Nat (nat@familyforward.org) o Luz (luz@familyforward.org, habla español).
Salem parents & caregivers: Want to get civically active? Join Family Forward TONIGHT for food, community & raffle prizes! 🗓️ Thurs, Nov 21, 6–8pm 📍790 Marion St NE, Salem, OR. Contact Nat (nat@familyforward.org) or Luz (luz@familyforward.org, speaks Spanish) to join!
November 21, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Salem parents & caregivers: Want to get civically active? Join Family Forward TONIGHT for food, community & raffle prizes! 🗓️ Thurs, Nov 21, 6–8pm 📍790 Marion St NE, Salem, OR. Contact Nat (nat@familyforward.org) or Luz (luz@familyforward.org, speaks Spanish) to join!
Meet Audreona Mullens, Family Forward’s director of regional organizing:
“I’m not here for accolades... The validation comes from families getting what they need.”
Fuel this powerful work by donating to Family Forward through GiveGuide: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo
“I’m not here for accolades... The validation comes from families getting what they need.”
Fuel this powerful work by donating to Family Forward through GiveGuide: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo
November 16, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Meet Audreona Mullens, Family Forward’s director of regional organizing:
“I’m not here for accolades... The validation comes from families getting what they need.”
Fuel this powerful work by donating to Family Forward through GiveGuide: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo
“I’m not here for accolades... The validation comes from families getting what they need.”
Fuel this powerful work by donating to Family Forward through GiveGuide: giveguide.org/nonprofits/ffo
📣 Mark your calendars!
Family Forward’s Care Summit is happening Jan 24-26, 2025 at the Kennedy School in Portland!
A free, two-day gathering for caregivers across Oregon to connect, learn, and grow as leaders in the movement for care.
📝 Registration coming soon!
Family Forward’s Care Summit is happening Jan 24-26, 2025 at the Kennedy School in Portland!
A free, two-day gathering for caregivers across Oregon to connect, learn, and grow as leaders in the movement for care.
📝 Registration coming soon!
November 15, 2024 at 11:50 PM
📣 Mark your calendars!
Family Forward’s Care Summit is happening Jan 24-26, 2025 at the Kennedy School in Portland!
A free, two-day gathering for caregivers across Oregon to connect, learn, and grow as leaders in the movement for care.
📝 Registration coming soon!
Family Forward’s Care Summit is happening Jan 24-26, 2025 at the Kennedy School in Portland!
A free, two-day gathering for caregivers across Oregon to connect, learn, and grow as leaders in the movement for care.
📝 Registration coming soon!