Mental Health Collective Forms to Assist Families in Building Well-Being Together
Oregon Department of Human Services Building Well-being initiative highlights redesigning human services that work for all of…
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.
Free Food Market held monthly at Hillsboro Self-Sufficiency Program’s parking lot – next one is Tuesday, August 9
The market is open to everyone – no questions asked Video created at the market…
Landon – the graduate – and the path forged for success
A Child Welfare worker and teenager forge a path for the future Danielle Rouhier had…
Sensory Room Creates Calm, Relaxing Space for Family Visits
When Shawn Sullivan’s boss asked him during a performance review what his goal would be…
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…
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…