For All Families Oregon

Every Oregonian deserves the right to decide if, when, and how to build a family — and to get the health care they need to thrive.

As we expand our care work into reproductive justice, we want to hear from you.

We’re hosting a series of community listening sessions to learn what reproductive and health care access really looks like in your life, your work, and your neighborhood. Your experiences will shape the policies, coalitions, and campaigns we build together.

Sessions are open patients, providers, parents, students, elders, organizers, faith leaders, and anyone whose body, family, or community has been impacted. The folks who have been most impacted are those closest to effective solutions that address the root issues. Hope to see you there!

✨ 9/16: Ashland
✨ 9/17: Albany
✨ 9/23: VIRTUAL
✨ 9/24: Salem
✨ 9/30: Portland

Child care doesn’t just support children, it supports the whole family. ❤️

For Sole, access to Preschool for All meant her daughter could thrive in a social setting while she had the time and peace of mind to finish her degree. Stories like hers show what’s possible when families have access to high-quality early learning and care.

Investing in Preschool for All means investing in Oregon’s children, parents, and future.

📣 Have your own Preschool for All story? Scan the QR code to submit your testimony and make your voice heard!

Gender-affirming care is essential, life-saving health care! 🏳️‍⚧️

Every Oregonian deserves access to the care they need, without having to choose between their health and financial security. We’ll keep fighting for trans Oregonians and their families.

Trans lives matter, now and forever. ❤️

This August, parents, caregivers, and neighbors across Oregon are coming together for Rise & Lead: 4 community gatherings to organize for affordable child care and care justice. Whether you’re brand new to organizing or a longtime advocate, there’s a seat at the table for you. 💛

What Rise & Lead is about:
✨ Discover new ways to get involved in your community and become a champion of care justice in Oregon
🤝 Connect with like-minded community members and caregivers
💪 Empower yourself and your community to make Oregon a place where care work is valued, appreciated, and prioritized!

At every gathering you’ll get:
🍽️ Free food - 🗣️ English & Spanish interpretation

Find your gathering and 🔗 RSVP on our Linktree (link in bio):
📍 Wed, Aug 19 · 6–7:30 PM - Southern Oregon (Ashland)
📍 Thu, Aug 20 · 6–7:30 PM - Albany
📍 Thu, Aug 20 · 6–7:30 PM - Portland (PDX)
📍 Thu, Aug 27 · 6–8 PM - Salem

Exact address provided after registration.

Tag a parent, caregiver, or neighbor who should be in the room. 💛

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Our partners at the Oregon Working Families Party are hosting their Nominating Convention Weekend on August 15-16, bringing together organizers, labor leaders, community members, elected officials, and movement partners from across Oregon for a weekend of learning, strategy, and community.

The weekend includes a full day of training, a community dinner, and the party’s nominating convention. FAFO’s Care Advocacy Manger, Ivy Major-McDowall, will be presenting on the Child Care panel hosted by our Political Director, Marchel Marcos Kaleikini. FAFO’s Executive Director, Candice Williams will be both presenting on the Tax The Rich panel and speaking at the Saturday night dinner.

Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, will be in Oregon throughout the weekend.

Learn more:
Training Day: https://mobilize.us/s/wicENb
Dinner: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/building-power-convention-weekend-dinner
Convention: https://mobilize.us/s/CtBD6l

FAFO

For All Families Oregon (FAFO) is hosting two listening sessions today where you can share your care experiences and perspectives to directly influence Oregon’s future.

We are gathering to hear what child care looks like in your life as a parent, provider, and/or community member. What challenges are you facing? What gaps are you noticing? What’s currently working? This is a space for you to speak openly and confidently.

⭐️ Locations & Times ⭐️

Madras: TODAY, August 3 from 12-2:30pm
Redmond: TODAY, August 3 from 6-8:30pm

Registration 🔗 in our bio. See you soon!

What an HONOR to have been a part of the first National Childcare Convention! The power in this room of over 1,000 parents, providers, and organizers was indescribable. So proud to be a part of this amazing work 🔥

If you want to get involved, head to the link in our bio to tell your lawmakers that child care is essential infrastructure. It takes 30 seconds, but it’s a real stepping stone to building the care system Oregon families need 📣⚡️

✨ ¡Rise & Lead Salem está de regreso! ✨

Acompáñanos el jueves 23 de julio de 2026, de 6:00 a 7:30 PM para una noche de conexión, comunidad y acción.
🍽️ Habrá comida y cuidado infantil.
📍 La ubicación exacta se compartirá después del registro — contacta a Luz para inscribirte y recibir los detalles.

¡Ven lista/o para liderar, aprender y conectar con tu comunidad! 💪

✨ PDX Rise & Lead ✨
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th from 6–7:30 PM for an evening of connection, community, and action.
🍽️ Food and light refreshments will be provided.
📍 Exact location shared after registration — reach out to Abbey to sign up and get the details.
Come ready to lead, learn, and link up with your community. See you there! 💪

💻 VIRTUAL CHILD CARE LISTENING SESSION | July 7

Your voice can help shape the future of child care in Oregon.

Can't attend one of our in-person sessions? Join us virtually and share your experience as a parent, provider, and/or community member.

Speak openly and confidentially. Your input will help inform:
• Governor's Early Childhood Care Roundtable
• 2027 Legislative Session priorities
• Statewide universal preschool planning

✅ Spanish interpretation provided
✅ Accessible for all families

🔗 Register here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/H2OJqixxikCpIu7NB651Dg2
The Zoom link will be shared with registered participants before the session.
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💻 SESIÓN VIRTUAL DE ESCUCHA SOBRE CUIDADO INFANTIL | 7 de julio

Tu voz puede ayudar a dar forma al futuro del cuidado infantil en Oregon.

¿No puedes asistir a una de nuestras sesiones presenciales? Únete virtualmente y comparte tu experiencia como madre, padre, proveedora de cuidado infantil y/o miembro de la comunidad.

Habla con confianza y de manera confidencial. Tu opinión ayudará a informar:
• La mesa redonda de la gobernadora sobre cuidado y educación en la primera infancia
• Las prioridades para la sesión legislativa de 2027
• La planificación del preescolar universal en todo Oregon

✅ Interpretación al español
✅ Accesible para todas las familias

🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://secure.ngpvan.com/H2OJqixxikCpIu7NB651Dg2
El enlace de Zoom será compartido con las personas registradas antes de la sesión.