Have you experienced or witnessed a hate crime or a bias incident?
The Oregon Department of Justice has resources. Whether it happened to you or to someone else, we can all help track hate and bias incidents.
Learn more about the "You Belong" Campaign
Non-Emergency
Bias Response Hotline
1-844-924-BIAS
(1-844-924-2427)
Trauma-informed operators are standing by
9am to 5pm Pacific time, Monday – Friday.
Access to interpretation in over 240 languages.
After hours? Leave a message and we’ll return your call.
We accept all Relay calls.
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Monitoring Federal Changes and Any Impacts on Oregon
Every change in federal administration carries potential impact on Oregon and, like other health agencies across the country, OHA is monitoring these changes closely.
At this time, no changes have been made to health programs OHA administers, including Oregon Health Plan and Healthier Oregon.
Visit this page to see updates on several key topics
Civil Rights Sanctuary Promise Toolkit
This toolkit (Spanish version found here), created by the Civil Rights Unit of the Oregon Department of Justice, covers the essential information needed to understand, report, and combat violations of Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Laws. It includes steps families can take to prepare themselves for encounters with federal immigration authorities, and a variety of ways home visitors can support immigrant community members. We recommend reviewing the resource and sharing it with your clients.
Updates from the Center for Coordinating Oregon Home Visiting Systems (CCOHVS)
Take a look at the latest CCOHVS Communication Card available in English and Spanish. To learn about new reports and team members, opportunities to engage and more!
Note, two of the meetings referred to in this Communication Card have already taken place. Recordings are available below.
2025 HOPE Summit
The HOPE Framework has transformed the way we are able to support children’s growth into healthy, resilient adults.
Join us at the 2025 HOPE Summit as we dive into the practical steps for reimagining care and driving real change!
Upcoming Trainings from Trauma Informed Oregon
Foundations of Trauma Informed Care
In our Foundations of Trauma Informed Care Series, we cover a variety of topics that help participants build a strong foundational understanding of trauma informed care/practice. Discussion prompts and breakout sessions are built in, with participation highly encouraged. Participants are expected to attend all four events.
With Danielle Grondin-Villanueva, EMPA and Kelsey Gibbs, MSW
Workforce Wellness
Join us to learn and collaborate on trauma informed ways organizations can support staff and the communities they serve in the face of uncertainty in these challenging times. This event will be co-facilitated by TIO staff.
Empowering Fatherhood: The Health Impact on Black Children
This episode of the Black Fathers Pulse podcast features a discussion with Dr. Dayna Long, a pediatrician known for her work in community health and promoting healthcare equity. The episode highlights the significant role Black fathers play in nurturing their children's well-being, countering stereotypes, and fostering resilience. Dr. Long shares insights on supporting children's health through nutrition, emotional development, and preventive care. The conversation extends to practical advice for fathers on developmental milestones, mental and emotional well-being, and navigating healthcare systems.
Free Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
Early Childhood Investigations is an ongoing series of conference-quality free webinars for early childhood educators that aims to offer professional development opportunities that transcend the obstacles of distance, time, and cost. The series aims to spark discussion in the early education community by delivering conference-quality webinars and inspiring and motivating directors and teachers to dig deeper and elevate their practice.
HERO Kids Registry Update
In an emergency, every moment counts. HERO Kids Registry is a voluntary, no-cost, secure system that lets families and young adults record critical health details that first responders and hospital emergency department providers can quickly and easily access in an emergency. For emergency medical providers faced with split-second decisions, HERO Kids Registry can fill the information gap.
MIECHV Timeline Update
Check out this new MIECHV Timeline resource! This resource will provide you with high level timelines, specific date timelines, and a brief description of three main topics focused around EHS/HFO programs. These topics are QA and Data Correction, MIECHV Reporting, and Continuous Quality Improvement.
Click here to view the MIECHV Timeline Dashboard
Family Connects Oregon Community Lead applications
Family Connects Oregon, a universally-offered nurse home visiting program that is available in 12 counties, has started the application process for its Community Lead Designation. The deadline to apply is Fri, Apr. 4, 2025.
This application opportunity is for current FCO Community Leads to reapply for Community Lead Designation or interested organizations in areas where FCO is offered or in planning to apply as FCO Community Lead. Community Leads are responsible for FCO implementation in their designated community in coordination with the Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Provider.
Anyone with questions is encouraged to reach out to Family Connects Oregon’s Community Alignment Specialist Kaitlyn Lyle at Kaitlyn.E.Lyle@oha.oregon.gov.
Oregon Nurse Home Visiting 101
Oregon's Public Health Nurse Home Visiting programs provide essential support and resources to families throughout the state. Available programs include: Babies First! (B1st!), Family Connects Oregon (FCO), CaCoon, and Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP). These programs cater to the unique needs of each family, supporting families to live healthful lives and fostering community well-being. The visual below describes key differences between the models.
Nurse Home Visiting and MIECHV teams, please help us keep our contact lists current by submitting any workforce updates using the link below. We use this when planning for professional development opportunities and communicating important messages. You may also share any staff vacancies you’d like us to promote in next month’s newsletter!
 Sometimes, we forget the toll that hard work can have on our mind and body. This Monday, disconnect from stress with some quick self-care tactics for a happier you.
It doesn’t matter if you’re at home with kids or working all day, stress happens to everyone. It’s natural to keep trying to fit in ‘just one more task.’ It’s also normal to feel that others are depending on you too much to take a break for yourself.
If you operate with the needle on “E” – empty – for too long, it’s actually counterproductive. Running out of gas helps no one, least of all, you. Instead, take time to fill up with a trove of self-care tactics that will last you a lifetime.
The momma cow said to her calf "It's pasture bedtime!"
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