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New Report Highlights Gaps in Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Families in Lane County
Parenting Education & Resource Assessment in Lane County (2024–2025), authored by Simone Mendes, reveals critical gaps in services for local pregnant and postpartum individuals, new parents, and families with young children. Conducted by The Early Childhood Hub of Lane County in partnership with PacificSource Community Solutions, the report draws from a small but diverse set of parent voices and provider perspectives, including doulas, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations across the county.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches Across Oregon
On May 7, Oregon state officials announced the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The announcement means that the state will work toward making the program available to all children ages 0-5 in every Oregon county thanks to $1.7 million allocated to the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
“We know that every child is full of promise,” Governor Kotek said. “And the expansion of this program across Oregon is another key step we are taking as part of a broader strategy to improve how we support our kids as they learn to read.”
Learn more on the United Way of Lane County blog.
