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Children First for Oregon.
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A nonprofit group dedicated to improving child well-being through research, media outreach, and public education initiatives. It publishes an annual "report card" on the status of children in Oregon based on the Oregon Benchmarks.
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Report from the Citizens Crime Commission of Portl
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The mission of this organization is to "Identify and advocate for the most efficient and cost-effective programs and policies to prepare Oregon’s at-risk children under age 10 to succeed in school and enjoy a productive life." The Commission published this report on reducing crime by intervening with high-risk children early in their lives
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Oregon’s "Childrens Care Team"
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Robin Karr-Morse is a leader in the State of Oregon’s child welfare system reforms. Meredith Wiley is an attorney who served as Chief of Staff for Oregon's Speaker of the House. Working together, they led Oregon’s major effort to prevent child abuse statewide, designing and managing Oregon’s "Childrens Care Team." To explore their efforts:
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Michigan Ready to Succeed Partnership
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This web site shows how Michigan is addressing early childhood development and intervention.
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Prevent Child Abuse America
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Since 1972, this organization has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children. Working with chapters in 39 states and the District of Columbia, it provides leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at both the national and local levels.
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National Network for Child Care
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Many resources on child abuse and neglect.
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