by Candice R. Williams, MEd, MSSE, Executive Director at For All Families Oregon Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 27, 2026 As we close out Black History Month, we must remember what this commemorative month asks of us as a community: Honor those who fought for racial and economic justice. But history isn’t just about the past —… Read more »
For All Families Oregon (FAFO) is excited to share that Executive Director, Candice Williams, will be a part of the Governor’s Early Childhood Care and Learning System Roundtable effort led by co-chairs Kali Thorne Ladd and Sara Mickelson. Read the full announcement from the Governor’s office below.
Hello from For All Families Oregon (FAFO)! This update is coming to you from Shayla, the Care Intern at FAFO, to keep everyone in the loop on where our bills are and where they are going this legislative session. I’ve been honored to work with the team for the 2026 short session and have learned so… Read more »
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of what would become Black History Month, I want to reflect on a fundamental aspect of our history that often goes uncelebrated: the legacy of care and caregiving in Black and African American communities. This year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” invites us to honor not just the… Read more »
Watch the latest episode of OCPP’s “Policy for the People” with special guests Marchel Kaleikini, our Policy Director, and Ivy Major-McDowall, our Care Advocacy Manager. In this installment, they talk with host, Juan Carlos Ordóñez, about the state of child care in Oregon and what’s at stake this legislative session. “There is a crisis brewing… Read more »
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