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Date: August 29, 2024
Contact: Communitypartners@odhs.oregon.org
This past weekend, human services agencies and organizations from around the country came to Portland, Oregon for the annual American Public Human Services Association national conference, focused on economic mobility and well-being.
The conference brought over 773 people representing approximately 260 organizations from 50 states, 1 territory, and the District of Columbia together to deepen knowledge and build community. As the host state, we welcomed these national leaders by highlighting some of the important work being done in an inspirational video showing the many communities and needs across Oregon. We brought a group of these national leaders to visit Bridge Meadows, an innovative multi-generational housing organization working with elders and children in care.
At Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), our vision is that all who live in Oregon—regardless of race, identity, age, disability, or place—have the needed supports to achieve whole well-being for ourselves, our families, and our communities. This is work we do not do alone. To support economic mobility and well-being, ODHS collaborates with Tribal partners and thousands of community and faithbased organizations each year. Whether we are responding to emergencies, supporting culturally specific programs, or working to meet the needs of individuals and families, these partnerships are vital.
This video below highlights some of the stories from our partners we shared at the conference. As an organization made up of people from our diverse communities, many of whom have lived experiences navigating our evolving system, I am grateful for the community and partner collaboration ODHS has throughout the state. It is an honor to showcase some of this, while also moving toward the stronger supports we know are important to human potential.
In gratitude,
Fariborz Pakseresht
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Summer is winding down and families have a few days left to secure essential food assistance through the new Summer EBT program. The program offers $120 per child to help cover grocery costs when school food programs are not as easy to access. With the application deadline quickly approaching on Sept. 2, 2024, it's crucial for eligible families to act now.
Thousands of families may be unaware that they qualify for this essential benefit. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are urging families to check their eligibility and apply before the deadline. Remember, once benefits are received, they have 122 days to use them.
- Use the social media toolkit in your organization’s communications channels. The toolkit is available in many languages on the Partner Resources webpage.
- Refer interested families to sebt.oregon.gov or ebtv.oregon.gov for information on eligibility requirements and options for applying.
- Encourage families to call the Summer EBT Call Center at 833-673-7328 to verify their eligibility or ask questions about Summer EBT benefits.
Oregon Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) grant has received a one-time investment from the Oregon Legislature to raise the maximum grant amount for domestic violence survivors previously capped at $1,200 up to $3,200 within a 90-day period.
The federal government has approved Oregon’s request to allow more people with disabilities and older people to receive long-term care services at home, allowing them to lead more independent lives.
People can use the Oregon ONE Mobile app to manage their medical, food, cash and child care benefits. Through Oregon ONE Mobile, people can view messages and upload documents needed to renew benefits. To learn more, view our ONE Mobile App help video. The video is one in a new series of brief, “how-to” videos that share features of ONE Online accounts and the Oregon ONE Mobile app, along with tips for using them effectively. Read our blog post to learn more.
The Survivor Investment Partnership (SIP) along with the Oregon Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Programs anticipates awarding one grant in the amount of $566,848 to provide culturally responsive DVSA services to survivors.
A webinar will be held on September 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to provide information to potential applicants about SIP, provide description of the partnership, explain the grant process and answer any questions applicants may have.
The deadline to apply for the Grant is September 24, 2024, 3 p.m. PST. An application can be found at OregonBuys under Bid Number: S-10000-00009881, Survivor Investment Partnership. If you have any questions, please submit them to Sharon via email at Sharon.M.Landis@odhsoha.oregon.gov
ODHS opened a new building in Brookings on August 5, 2024. “This new building will improve access to our services and make them safer and more accessible for everyone,” said Josh Harlukowicz, the local Chief Operations Officer at ODHS. “This new center is the result of listening to the community and finding solutions together.” The new facility, located at 1210 Chetco Avenue, will have space for family visits, support for those impacted by domestic violence, interview rooms, and conference rooms for community groups.
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Oregon Department of Human Services Newsroom
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