For All Families Oregon Action

What will happen to Oregon families if the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program runs out of money? "It'll be catastrophic to Oregon's economy," shared our Political Director, Marchel Kalekini. https://youtu.be/FNl-p6hJQr0?si=1cUqJfJAwb6otzbw #olis

Thank you for showing up & showing out today, community. The Fight For Our Future rally brought the fire. Oregon Legislators, our demands are clear: NO MORE CUTS to programs we rely on to survive! Read more: familyforward.org/fightforourfuture #babiesoverbillionaires #carecantwait #olis #fundERDC

✨ TOMORROW, we’re heading to Salem to demand our lawmakers prioritize and invest in working Oregonians—not the ultra-wealthy. ✨ Join us February 5 at noon! Learn more at forourfutureoregon.com. #CareEconomy #PeopleOverProfits #OregonLegislature #WorkingFamilies #EconomicJustice #CareCantWait

BREAKING: A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attacks on Head Start, halting the HHS ban on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as mass office closures and layoffs at the Office of Head Start! 👏 #carecantwait #ACLU

The Trump administration's careless, sweeping pause to federal funding of childcare programs is a threat to families all across the nation. See the full story featuring longtime partner, Natalie Kiyah, at FOX 12: https://ow.ly/NFhr50XRkcO #childcareisinfrastructure #carecantwait #childcarecrisis

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. 💪

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

📢 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.

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 🎟️

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

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.

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.

Trump memo to halt federal funds triggers confusion and constitutional questions Washington is scrambling to interpret a new Trump administration memo that appears to halt funding for many programs. The impact of the short memo, released Monday, is causing widespread confusion.

Late last night, the Trump administration issued a directive to pause all federal grant programs—an unprecedented, illegal & dangerous power grab that will devastate millions who rely on government assistance for child care, health care, housing, and more.

More than ever we need a tax on extreme wealth

Watch a recording of the hearing at the link, and sign up for our email alerts to get involved!
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Join @familyforwardaction to work with our child care champions to:
Fully fund ERDC
Invest in the workforce behind the workforce
Support and expand the child care workforce

Delina, Kaliko and others spoke about the issues of finding a child care provider that meets the unique needs of Oregon families. In the next 2025 legislative session, legislators have the opportunity to fund and bridge gaps that currently exist in our child care system.

Advocacy Manger of Family Forward, Delina Biniam, advocates for families, care givers, and child care workers at the State Capitol building in Salem, Oregon. Quote "I want to emphasize the urgent need for action and the key role legislators have to address the daunting task that Oregon families face in finding child care that fits their unique needs, particularly the 25% of families that are approved to use ERDC vouchers, but are un connected to a provider within the ERDC". To learn more and get involved with our work please visit familyforwardaction.org!

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

Child care is the work that makes all other work possible. #FundChildCare #SpotifyWrapped

Yes! Parents need and deserve high quality child care - and that is accomplished by providers coming to work who love their job because they are passionate about caregiving AND being fairly compensated! #SpotifyWrapped #FundChildCare

OMG, same! How about you? Want to join our voices and scream together? The more voices we have the harder it will be to ignore us! Get involved at familyforwardaction.org. #FundChildCare #SpotifyWrapped

Si planea viajar más de 25 millas y le gustaría quedarse en Kennedy School por la duración del Seminario, por favor indíquelo en el formulario de inscripción. Tenemos una cantidad muy limitada de habitaciones disponibles y se asignan por orden de llegada.

La asistencia es completamente gratuita y tiene un cupo limitado para 50 participantes. ¡Las inscripciones ya están abiertas!
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Durante este seminario de dos días, trabajaremos en los elementos 501(c)(3) y 501(c)(4) que continuarán fortaleciendo y aumentando nuestro poder político en todo el estado para la sesión legislativa de 2025 y las elecciones de 2026.

el Seminario de Cuidado proporcionará un lugar y una comunidad de cuidadores para aumentar su conocimiento acerca de los temas de cuidado, desarrollar nuevas habilidades para abogar por sus necesidades y crecer como líderes en nuestro movimiento.

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,