Advocate
We’d love to work alongside you.
OARN represents Relief Nursery voices across Oregon. We work with legislators and other early childhood advocates to ensure parents and local Relief Nurseries have their voice heard. If you are interested in joining our effort, please email our Executive Director to get involved.
Join us at our Legislative Reception
Thursday, April 20th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at Family Building Block, Helen’s Place 180 18th St. NE, Salem OR
Celebrate our state’s investment in child abuse prevention and Relief Nurseries!
A Family Place, Lutheran Community Services NW
A Family Gathering Place, Lutheran Community Services NW
Family Development Center – Winston/Green
Family Development Center – South County
Family Development Center – Roseburg
Lifeworks NW Children’s Relief Nursery – Gladstone
Lifeworks NW Children’s Relief Nursery – Hillsboro
Lifeworks NW Children’s Relief Nursery – St. John’s
Family Relief Nursery, Volunteers of America OR
Family Relief Nursery, Volunteers of America OR
Relief Nursery Inc – Springfield
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery – Redmond
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery – Prineville
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery – Madras
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery – Bend
Family Building Blocks – Woodburn
Family Building Blocks – Stayton
Family Building Blocks – Helen’s Place
Family Building Blocks – Gracie’s Place
Family Building Blocks – Chelsea’s Place
Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery
Family Nurturing Center – Grants Pass
A Family Place, Lutheran Community Services NW
A Family Place, Lutheran Community Services NW
Family Relief Nursery – Cottage Grove
Family Tree Relief Nursery – Albany
WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON
Expand our impact in Oregon
Support Department of Early Learning and Care $5.3 million to sustain Relief Nursery operations with increased cost of services, including staff compensation to stabilize the existing workforce, and ensure continued services to over 2,300 children and families.
Invest additional $15.8 million and we will bring in at least $6.5 million in private investment to expand services to an additional 855 children:
- 35 new therapeutic classrooms and 21+ new home visitors ($11.1 million)
- 4 new Relief Nurseries in Coos Bay, Beaverton, Sweet Home, and La Pine ($2.4 million)
- Enhance services, transportation, support staff, and increased total compensation ($2.3 million)