Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to …

A program that would provide food benefits to kids during the summer still needs funding approval from the Oregon Legislature. The state has …

February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts are stressing the importance of focusing on children's teeth early. Later in life, poor oral …

The risks of child hunger increase dramatically when school cafeterias close for the summer, especially for the one in eight families currently …

Workers at Legacy's women's health clinics have announced their intention to unionize. About 60 nurse midwives and other health staff at clinics in …

An agreement between ten states will make it easier for teachers' credentials to transfer when they move. The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact …

State lawmakers have approved a child tax credit for Oregonians with household earnings of $25,000 a year or less. House Bill 3235, which creates a $1…

Oregon lawmakers could make sure more students have access to free school meals. A federal pandemic waiver ensuring school meals for all kids …

Nurses are concerned about the closure of a Portland-area birth center set to go through today. The Family Birth Center at Legacy Mount Hood …

An Oregon school counselor is helping families get the food they need, so students can be ready to learn. Laura Minato, a counselor at Beavercreek …

Relief for a nationwide baby formula shortage could be coming soon, but in the meantime, bare shelves have become a scary sight for parents. The …

Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…

Screen time has spiked during the pandemic, leading to concerns about what this is doing to our eyes. With more people at home - including kids …

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Supporters of the Build Back Better Act are touting the benefits it will bring to families in Oregon and across the country…

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Groups fighting child hunger say the Build Back Better plan in Congress could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cut down on …

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Child well-being in Oregon was a mixed bag before the pandemic, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS …

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The effects of COVID-19 are squeezing many families in Oregon, and a new report examines the ways they are struggling. According …

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The virtual challenges of remote learning are becoming a reality for teachers across Oregon. Lindsay Ray, a high-school math …

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregonians have started receiving notices to fill out the 2020 Census and advocacy groups want households to keep one of the most …

PORTLAND, Ore. – Choking hazards, hidden toxins and privacy concerns are among the dangers toy buyers should watch out for as the holiday …

PORTLAND, Ore. – Connections are becoming clearer between good oral health and treating high blood sugar. November is Diabetes Awareness …

PORTLAND, Ore. - La obesidad infantil crece en todo el país y a más del11% en Oregon, revela un reporte reciente. Los expertos dicen que …

PORTLAND, Ore. – As Oregon students head back to school, a visit to the doctor could be just what they need to start the year off right…

PORTLAND, Ore. – One in five Oregon children is food insecure, and that insecurity skyrockets during the summer without access to nutritious …