Real People - Real Stories
Stories from the individuals that have benefited from the services that the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority provide.
Healthy Kids in Oregon
Martha Alexander(Eugene), Barbara Edgren(Portland), and Kristi Lenaburg(Salem) share how the Healthy Kids program has helped their families. Read Martha's, Barbara's, and Kristi's stories
Rebecca Jenness - Former Foster Child
"Having this experience connects me with youth that is currently in foster care. I can be an example of someone who has made it through and is actually succeeding in life." Read Rebecca's story
School-based Health Centers Create a Caring Place for Students - Eugene
"The centers see students who would not otherwise get care. They support students' health so they are ready and able to learn." Read about School-based Heath Centers
Farmer's Market Manager Witnesses Value of Oregon Farm Direct Program - Portland
Molloy credits Oregon Public Health programs not only for the weekly farmer's market but also for the steady customers who are with the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program. Read Eamon's story
Oregon Foster Youth Connection Helps Strengthen Foster Care System
"I don't want to waste what happened to me. I want it to be worth something. I want to make life better for other foster kids" Read Pamela's stories
Foster Parenting Changes Two Lives
"Janet Blalock wanted to be around kids but didn't have any of her own, so she thought about being a foster parent." Read Janet and Lizzie's story
Kimberly Kienle - Corvallis
"Having the representatives from all different agencies helping both of us was really invaluable." Read Kimberly's story
Caleb Dickson - Albany
"I learned how to cook, how to budget my money, make doctors appointments, how to do laundry and how to get a job." Read Caleb's story
Felix Family Starts Anew - Pendleton
"It was time for us to get honest with ourselves and become better parents and a productive part of society." Read the Felix family's story
Eastern Oregon Training Center was successfully closed
The center accomplished its mission which has always been to help people to live their lives in the community. Read about Don and Danny's story
Parent Mentor: Channon Baker - Pendleton
"It's so nice to be able to give back and help people who were in the same position I was in." Read Channon Baker's story
