March 16, 2026
Oregon’s new Every Child Belongs (ECB) Connect system launched in select regions in July 2025 and is expanding to additional areas March 2026. Co-developed by DELC and the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA) with feedback from early learning partners, ECB Connect offers a centralized way for child care providers to request support when a child is at risk of suspension or expulsion. There are also supports for providers who want more general help understanding and responding to children’s behaviors or who want to learn more about how to support children coping with stress and trauma.
The ECB Connect system will help meet the requirements of HB 2166, which require providers to seek structured support before suspending or expelling a child. Through ECB Connect, providers may be connected to consultation, technical assistance, infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) consultation, or other resources.
Partners in participating regions will receive access to:
- Online support request forms
- Training materials and guidance
- Regional coordination tools
- Engagement opportunities through office hours and feedback sessions
We are working closely with Child Care Resource & Referral agencies (CCR&Rs), IECMH consultation providers, and other community groups to ensure a phased and equitable rollout that meets the needs of providers and families across Oregon.
Learn more and stay updated at Everychildbelongs.org
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