Wildfire Survivors Connect With Community and Put Their Lives Back Together
Beatriz Gomez remembers the exact date. It was the morning of September 8, 2020— her…
Author Christine Decker
Christine Decker
Christine Decker is a Public Affairs Specialist for the Oregon Department of Human Services. Before working in communications she was a working journalist.
The Specialized Truck That Gives Marty Norton Freedom— and Helps Him Work at a State Historical Center
Marty Norton, 53, needed a truck. And not just any truck. He needed a very…
Recognizing The Good Work of Caseworker Jamie Ruiz-Gonzalez
Two Child Welfare workers are giving a special shout out to a colleague – Jamie…
Celebrating Excellent Child Welfare Casework: Meet this Year’s Tom Moan Memorial Award Winners
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division is celebrating National Social Work…
Thirty Years and 70 Children Later– the Darlands Look Back on Caring for Children Who Needed Them
Vicki and Don Darland Vicki and Don Darland of Scio just kind of fell into…
Newly Created Trauma-Aware Room at Clackamas ODHS Office Gives Families Privacy, Decreases Stress
The trauma-aware designed room to help reduce stress for visitors and staff.On the wall hangs…
Shilo Inn Salem Throws Holiday Party for Wildfire Survivor Guests
From Left: Audrey, 16, Ava, 14, Hallie Weir, holding Elie, 3, and Dorian, 12 The…
Wildfire Survivor Opens the Door to a New Home- and a Start at a New Life
The Brooks family outside their new home. Alissa, 6, their mother Christy, and Jordan, 12…
Creating Cheer During COVID
ODHS Employees Uplift Each Others’ Spirits with Painted Rocks, Handmade Gnomes It’s been a tough…
Salem Restaurant Feeds Thousands During Wildfires, Ice Storms, and COVID Vaccine Drives
The Kitchen on Court Street in Salem prepares meals for wildfire victims and vaccine clinics. “Five…