Official Twitter account of the ODHS Child Welfare Division | Account no longer active

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The Oregon Department of Human Services will no longer be using X as of today, Oct. 23, 2023. This means we will not reply to messages going forward. To connect with us on other social media platforms, check out our list of official accounts: oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pages/s…

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The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Summer deadline is fast approaching on May 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

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OregonDHS CW retweeted
Aprille Flint-Gerner will serve as @OregonDHSCW Interim Director: "I am honored to help continue to bring the Vision for Transformation to life, by focusing on prevention and preservation, equity and workforce development, and being a data-informed system."
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
News Release - Oregon Child Welfare Director national appointment confirmed: oregon.gov/dhs/DHSNEWS/NewsR…
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The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Spring deadline is fast approaching on Feb 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

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OregonDHS CW retweeted
All ODHS offices, in the following counties are closed today, Friday, Dec. 23, due to unsafe weather: Benton; Clackamas; Clatsop; Columbia; Gilliam; Hood River; Lane; Lincoln; Linn; Marion; Multnomah; Polk; Sherman; Tillamook; Wasco; Washington; Yamhill.
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
All State of Oregon offices, including ODHS offices, in Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln and Lane counties are closed until noon on Friday, Dec. 23 due to inclement weather. We will update this post if we learn of any additional closures. Instead of visiting an office in-person:
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The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Winter deadline is fast approaching on Nov. 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

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On August 16-17, @ORHumanServices will be presenting along with other community partners on how trafficking affects Klamath county and what you can do about it. You can register at bit.ly/klamathsymposium

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We have partnered with the @Native_Wellness to put on the Native Teen Gathering August 8-11 in Grande Ronde. This is for Native teens and young adults ages 14-24 who are currently in or have experienced foster care in Oregon. nativewellness.com/nativetee…

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The 2022-2023 Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant application is open. This is a grant to help young people who are currently or have experienced foster care with college or training. The Fall deadline is fast approaching on August 1. Apply today! go.usa.gov/xSrAb

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If you are currently a part of the Oregon Independent Living Program, you are invited to join us for the teen retreat at Rockaway Beach in July. Join us to make new friends, learn new things and chill at the beach. @FosterClub oregon.gov/dhs/CHILDREN/FOST…

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Have you seen the latest version of the CW Community Connections? Check it out for some of the latest updates form the Child Welfare Division. content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
Kids 0-18 can visit Tigard Public Library for free meals this summer! Stop by Monday through Friday, 12-12:30 PM to eat lunch in the Library Courtyard. Lunches made possible in partnership with the @TigardTualSD
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
Humor and giggles can help bond families together. Read along to learn more about the power of silly. bit.ly/3xY0EnL
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
The Teen Health Expo is coming up in just a few days! Next Tuesday, come to @NHC_Oregon in @CityofHillsboro for free giveaways and food, and you can learn about what health, employment, and educational resources are available in @WashcoOregon! For more info, call 503-846-2815
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
These are some great #VroomTips for getting your #HeadStartCuties ready for Kindergarten! #KeepTheirHeadStart!
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These 5 actions grow your child's brain power, setting them up for success in school and in life. Need help adding them to your daily routine? Download our free app for easy #VroomTips! vroom.org/mobile
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
Kids and teens can eat right this summer! 🍉🍓 Free meals that follow USDA nutrition guidelines are served at summer meal sites across the community. Text 'FOOD or COMIDA' to 304-304 to find a site near you. bit.ly/3Kvsflf #ShareSummer #NoKidHungry
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OregonDHS CW retweeted
Join us every Tuesday in July for a series of webinars to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Next up on July 12: Caregiver Workforce Shortages - Consumers Scramble for In-Home Service. Register here: bit.ly/ada32register #ADA32
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We meet with the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) monthly. The PAC is comprised of parents who have had a child welfare case, are in recovery, and are now leaders in their community. The feedback and ideas of this advisory is vital in our work. oregon.gov/dhs/CHILDREN/Page…

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