A Message from the Director
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Our August Update
Another month has come to a close and summer continues to speed by! I wanted to share some reflections with you all as we head into our last month of summer.
Celebrating 1 Year of Growing Oregon Together!
It was really moving to see the progress report of the one-year anniversary of our strategic plan. I’m in awe of how much we’ve collectively accomplished over the last year in making steady progress towards all six goals. The highlights on the data dashboard illustrate the many ways in which our work is smart, measurable, achievable relevant and time bound. (SMART). This work involves all teams across the agency, and it was impressive to see that we are strongly on track and meeting our goals. In case you missed it, you can read the updates on our website: https://delcnews.org/2025/07/15/growing-oregon-together-celebrating-one-year-of-progress/
Caring Communities Tours
As I prepare to take maternity leave, I have so appreciated the chance to visit several of our Early Learning Hub regions to see the incredible work happening to support children, families, and child care providers in our communities. Please check out our latest visit to Lane County and all the incredible work happening there. Thank you to all of the hosts that have put these incredible sessions together – I am excited that our team is on track to visit all 16 Hub regions by the end of the year!
Taking Care in Times of Uncertainty
While we continue to navigate federal changes, I want to acknowledge the personal toll these policies are taking on our children, families, and communities. At DELC, we believe it’s important for every child, family, and provider to feel safe, respected, and supported. For more information regarding Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws and how it is implemented within state agencies, please visit https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/
For suspected violations of Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws, the Oregon Department of Justice has a “Sanctuary Promise Hotline” where anyone can report, receive support, or be connected to resources.