Child welfare and the power of parent voice
Parents with lived experience of the child welfare system in Douglas County are now working with ODHS to improve outcomes for children and families.
The Ford Family Foundation announces 2025 scholarship recipients
A group of 274 students residing in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California recently received news of scholarship funding from The Ford Family Foundation – allowing them to pursue their ambition of a bachelor’s or associate degree.
The Ford Family Foundation Names Three Oregon Visual Artists as Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts for 2025
New fellows join 55 peers selected over the last 15 years of the Hallie Ford fellowship program. Roseburg, Ore. –The Ford Family Foundation today named its 2025 Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts, recognizing three Oregon visual artists for excellence. A jury of...
Supporting families, preventing harm
Last month, we celebrated Child Abuse Prevention Month — a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to keep kids safe, especially in rural communities across Oregon where resources can be limited and families face unique challenges.
The backbone of rural Oregon’s economy
Launched in 2021, GRO currently supports four rural communities to build a network — a community ecosystem — that wraps around in support of local entrepreneurs. Find inspiration for ways to support small business in your community from these standout examples.