Author: DELC

Keep Kids Safe Update

URGENT UPDATE:

The Oregon legislature passed a bill allowing the production and selling of the “Keep Kids Safe” license plates with the additional charge going to county programs which help prevent child abuse.  In Deschutes County the examples are the relief nurseries and parenting classes.

The legislation requires we sell at least 500 per year to keep the “Keep Kids Safe” license plate purchase an option.

The sale of the license plate provides funds to prevent child abuse and a small billboard to make people aware of this need in our communities.

We need to sell about 100 more license plates before October 31, 2013.  You may purchase the license plate even if your current plates are not due to be renewed.  The cost is pro-rated.

The Oregon Children Trust Fund of Oregon is now the agency in charge of managing the program and allocating the distribution of the funds.  They also have a link to help order the plates at: http://ctfo.org/support-kids/kkslicenseplate/.

Thank you very much and please buy a “Keep Kids Safe” license plate today.

URGENT: Keep Kids Safe!

In 2011 House Bill 3250 was passed by the Oregon Legislature to allow the sale of the Keep Kids Safe (KKS) License Plates through the Oregon DMV and Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon. The net proceeds go back to Oregon counties for proven child abuse prevention programs. Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon needs to sell 100 more license plates by October 14th, or the license plate will cease to exist and communities will lose a sustainable source of revenue to fund vital child abuse prevention programs. Take a look at the Community Flyer or the Children’s Trust Fund website for more information.
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Early Learning Update!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At our Early Learning Council meeting last week (5/9) students from the Salem Little Friends Montessori School came to sing for Council members and attendees. The Council learned about the school and there were great conversations about approaches to early learning in the classroom prior to Kindergarten.

Update #2: Oregon Parenting Education Week kicks off May 19th-25th, with seminar events hosted by the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children & Families at Oregon State University. Check out their site for the full schedule and topics!

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Early Learning Updates!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thursday will be a busy day at the Somerville Building. The Early Learning Council will convene from 8am-12:30pm. Details below:

May 9, 2013
8am-12:30

Somerville Building
775 Court Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Large Conference Room

Early Learning System Director Jada Rupley also released her April/May Newsletter this past Monday. Give it a read and let us know what you think.

Finally, we wanted to congratulate Roberta Recken, the recipient of the 2013 Lynne Angland Award. We wanted to include a shot of Roberta Recken accepting the award at the April ELC meeting, above.

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Working for Outcomes for Children: The 5 Minute Story

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For everyone in early education and the early learning sphere, this short snapshot outlines the need to focus on building caregiver capabilities and strengthening communities. Give it a look and share your thoughts!

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