Oregon has a historic budget surplus of $1.3 BILLION! Elected leaders, you must address the #childcarecrisis. It’s time to #fundchildcareNOW & end the ERDC budget shortfall. #orpol #orleg

What do you think the Child Care for Oregon coalition should be focusing on in the upcoming legislative session and beyond? Share your thoughts now through the 31st at

Calling all parents, caregivers, CCFO coalition members and partners: We still want to hear from you! What is your caregiving experience in Oregon? What are you struggling with?

We look forward to hearing from you about your policy priorities! @Oregon_AFSCME @APANOActionFund @familyforward @NAYAFam @PCUNoregon @UniteOregon @ULPDX https://t.co/cF1EQ7lHbr

No matter where ideas are in the legislative process — be it a concept or a previously-introduced policy — we invite you to share what you're passionate about at the form linked in our bio! Submissions will be accepted through October 31st.

To continue centering the voices of parents and caregivers in this work, we want to hear from you as we plan for our legislative session priorities. What are you most concerned about? What policies do you think we should know about and advocate for this coming session?

In the upcoming legislative session, kicking off January 21, 2025, we’ll have the opportunity to talk to our legislators to share what parents and caregivers in Oregon need to provide for their families and loved ones.

Over the past few years, the Child Care for Oregon coalition has had some historic wins — and we’re ready to do it again!

Parent Cohort Celebration Recap 🥰 Thank you so much to everyone who came out for the viewing of Caring Out Loud from where we heard from caregivers from all over the country, sharing their care stories. Watch the replay from the live stream here: https://t.co/ktOkK8A0aT

Just a little quiz to test your knowledge... #SolveChildCare

Join us for the Care Out Loud Parent Cohort Celebration! 🎉 We’re honoring Parent Leaders & celebrating the fight for a universal, equitable, & community-led child care system in Oregon. 🌟 🗓️ Sept 14 ⏰ 3-5pm 📍 Beaverton Library Auditorium https://t.co/ilqpTnigRT

Here's a condensed version for Twitter: 🌿🦁 Exciting news! Thanks to @APANOCUF, we're offering 40 FREE tickets to @OregonZoo's Zoo Night on 6/28! We're giving away 10 sets of 4 tickets to families in ERDC or Multnomah County Preschool 4 All. https://t.co/xxYvkzlEeZ #ERDC

We thank you for all that you do at home, at work and in support of the moms. Today is your day and we appreciate your strength and unconditional love. #FathersDay #PaidLeaveForAll

P.D. ¿Eres padre, madre o proveedor? ¡Pues también mereces flores!

Nomina a un padre, madre, proveedor u otro cuidador extraordinario (¡o a ti mismo/a!) para recibir flores en uno de nuestros eventos comunitarios este verano.

Estamos lanzando la Campaña 🌸 DALES 🌸 FLORES 🌸 para agradecer a los padres, madres y proveedores que cuidan de nuestros niños. Con demasiada frecuencia el cuidado infantil no tiene sueldos dignos ni es valorado, ¡pero es la labor que hace que los demás trabajos sean posible!

P.S. Are you a parent or provider? You deserve flowers too!

Nominate an amazing parent, provider, or other caretaker (or yourself!) to receive flowers at one of our community events this summer!

NEW: We’re launching the 🌸 GIVE 🌸 THEM 🌸 FLOWERS 🌸 Campaign to thank parents and providers who care for our children. Far too often child care is underpaid and under-appreciated, but it’s the work that makes all other work possible!

Poverty is the single biggest driver of hunger. One of the biggest drivers of poverty in Oregon is the child care crisis. Click the link to support additional funding for Employment Related Day Care and address Oregon's child care crisis. @ChildCareForOR https://t.co/OO7i8KRvSb

1900+ Oregon families who need child care are now stuck on a waitlist for months or even years. It doesn’t have to be this way. State leaders can use the historic budget surplus to #fundchildcareNOW. Take ACTION: https://t.co/PgDDwEWVWB