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Free Help Can Ensure Teenagers Don’t Miss Tax Refunds Oregon Department Of Human Services’ Partners Offer Tax Help In-person Or Online (Photo) - 03/31/26

Free tax help is available to meet the needs of young people, some of whom may be earning income for the first time. This help is available through a network of community partners funded by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure Grant Program. 

 

What young people need to know  

  • Young people in their first jobs or working part-time may be owed a refund of some  ̵  or even all  ̵  of the taxes withheld from their paychecks. 
  • Even if a young person is claimed as a dependent on their parents’ or guardian’s return, they still file their own tax return to report their income. 
  • A correctly filed tax return by a child who is a dependent would not interfere with exemptions claimed by their parents or guardians on their returns.  

 

The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program funds IRS-certified community organizations and Tribal governments that provide free tax filing help for youth and all people with low incomes.  

 

The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program also funds projects through educators.  

 

Young people helping young people  

As part of an ODHS grant, teachers at Salem’s McKay High School trained about a dozen students this school year using free, IRS-approved tax-filing software, so they can help their peers. They hold tax filing clinics where students prepare their own returns using the software program and the grant provided incentives, such as coffee gift cards, to get students involved. Teacher Marcia Latta said that in the first clinic a student got $269 back, a recent graduate came back to file and got almost $1,200.  

 

“Most get money back. They’re so pleased,” Latta said. “I love that we provide this extra opportunity to our students to develop these skills and it’s great to see them get this money back,” Latta said.  

 

Oregon State University’s Shelly Krehbiel said their student-led team has trained about 90 university students this year to provide free tax filing assistance. The Corvallis students also lead site operations, marketing efforts, and training development, including support for outreach teams at OSU Cascades in Bend and OSU Extension Service in Eugene. Krehbiel, who is the Program Manager for Extension and Partner Operations for OSU’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), said the program also partners with South Eugene High School’s Finance Club, training about 10 students as tax-filing facilitators and helping them reach out to others at their high school to help them file their taxes.

 

“From the people they’ve helped there is such surprise. They say, ’Oh, that was so easy.’ When people walk into our locations, they look scared and anxious. They walk out smiling and relieved. It’s great to see,” Krehbiel said.  

 

Students who participated in a 2023 ODHS pilot project in nine high schools across the state received state and federal tax refunds ranging between $95 and $1,246.  

 

Where and how to get free help 

The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program partners with Get Your Refund, a free online tax filing service through which individuals can have their return prepared or file it themselves using free tax software. Help is available in English and Spanish. To get started, go to  GetYourRefund/OR. 

In-person help is available through community organizations at ODHS-sponsored sites that  

offer free tax return preparation through October 15. All give assistance in English and Spanish at a minimum. Those sites by location are: 

 

  • Beaverton, Gresham, Portland: CASH Oregon, 503-243-7765, info@cashoregon.org. CASH Oregon offers virtual help for people who live outside these areas.  
  • Monmouth, Independence: Western Oregon University, 503-751-4132, wouvita@wou.edu 
  • Ontario, Portland: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, 971-331-9811, elizabethz@irco.org  

 

For more information about the Oregon Department of Human Services Tax Infrastructure Grant Program: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/tax-help.aspx.

Attached Media Files: FINALFINALFINALYouthTaxNewsRelease.pdf, YouthTAXNewsreleaseSPMarch2026.pdf,

Free Help Can Ensure Teenagers Don’t Miss Tax Refunds Oregon Department Of Human Services’ Partners Offer Tax Help In-person Or Online (Photo) - 03/31/26

Free tax help is available to meet the needs of young people, some of whom may be earning income for the first time. This help is available through a network of community partners funded by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure Grant Program. 

 

What young people need to know  

  • Young people in their first jobs or working part-time may be owed a refund of some  ̵  or even all  ̵  of the taxes withheld from their paychecks. 
  • Even if a young person is claimed as a dependent on their parents’ or guardian’s return, they still file their own tax return to report their income. 
  • A correctly filed tax return by a child who is a dependent would not interfere with exemptions claimed by their parents or guardians on their returns.  

 

The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program funds IRS-certified community organizations and Tribal governments that provide free tax filing help for youth and all people with low incomes.  

 

The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program also funds projects through educators.  

 

Young people helping young people  

As part of an ODHS grant, teachers at Salem’s McKay High School trained about a dozen students this school year using free, IRS-approved tax-filing software, so they can help their peers. They hold tax filing clinics where students prepare their own returns using the software program and the grant provided incentives, such as coffee gift cards, to get students involved. Teacher Marcia Latta said that in the first clinic a student got $269 back, a recent graduate came back to file and got almost $1,200.  

 

“Most get money back. They’re so pleased,” Latta said. “I love that we provide this extra opportunity to our students to develop these skills and it’s great to see them get this money back,” Latta said.  

 

Oregon State University’s Shelly Krehbiel said their student-led team has trained about 90 university students this year to provide free tax filing assistance. The Corvallis students also lead site operations, marketing efforts, and training development, including support for outreach teams at OSU Cascades in Bend and OSU Extension Service in Eugene. Krehbiel, who is the Program Manager for Extension and Partner Operations for OSU’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), said the program also partners with South Eugene High School’s Finance Club, training about 10 students as tax-filing facilitators and helping them reach out to others at their high school to help them file their taxes.

 

“From the people they’ve helped there is such surprise. They say, ’Oh, that was so easy.’ When people walk into our locations, they look scared and anxious. They walk out smiling and relieved. It’s great to see,” Krehbiel said.  

 

Students who participated in a 2023 ODHS pilot project in nine high schools across the state received state and federal tax refunds ranging between $95 and $1,246.  

 

Where and how to get free help 

The ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program partners with Get Your Refund, a free online tax filing service through which individuals can have their return prepared or file it themselves using free tax software. Help is available in English and Spanish. To get started, go to  GetYourRefund/OR. 

In-person help is available through community organizations at ODHS-sponsored sites that  

offer free tax return preparation through October 15. All give assistance in English and Spanish at a minimum. Those sites by location are: 

 

  • Beaverton, Gresham, Portland: CASH Oregon, 503-243-7765, info@cashoregon.org. CASH Oregon offers virtual help for people who live outside these areas.  
  • Monmouth, Independence: Western Oregon University, 503-751-4132, wouvita@wou.edu 
  • Ontario, Portland: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, 971-331-9811, elizabethz@irco.org  

 

For more information about the Oregon Department of Human Services Tax Infrastructure Grant Program: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/tax-help.aspx.

Attached Media Files: FINALFINALFINALYouthTaxNewsRelease.pdf, YouthTAXNewsreleaseSPMarch2026.pdf,

Missing Child Alert – Brandy Allison Bird Is Missing And Is Believed To Be In Danger (Photo) - 03/24/26

(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Brandy Bird, age 15, who went missing from Beaverton on March 13. They are believed to be in danger.

 

ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Brandy Bird and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see Brandy.

 

Brandy Bird is suspected to be in Portland Metro Area.

 

Sometimes when a child is missing, they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, media alerts will be issued in some circumstances. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may go missing repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.

 

Report suspected child abuse to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline by calling 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This toll-free number allows you to report abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

 

Child Legal Name: Brandy Allison Bird

Child Preferred Name: Brandy Bird, aka Sky Flores (Florez)

Age: 15

Height: 5’3

Weight: 140

Hair color: Naturally blond, may be dyed multicolored currently.

Eye color: unknown

Specific Identifying Characteristics: Piercings on nose, eyebrow, and lip. Rose tattoo on left arm.

Washington County Sherriff’s Office report # WCSO 50-26-3482

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Report #:2081609

Date Missing: 3/13/2026

Suspected and/or frequented location(s): Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland

Attached Media Files: Brandy Allison Bird,

Missing Child Alert – Brandy Allison Bird Is Missing And Is Believed To Be In Danger (Photo) - 03/24/26

(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Brandy Bird, age 15, who went missing from Beaverton on March 13. They are believed to be in danger.

 

ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Brandy Bird and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see Brandy.

 

Brandy Bird is suspected to be in Portland Metro Area.

 

Sometimes when a child is missing, they may be in significant danger and ODHS may need to locate them to assess and support their safety. As ODHS works to do everything it can to find these missing children and assess their safety, media alerts will be issued in some circumstances. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may go missing repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.

 

Report suspected child abuse to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline by calling 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This toll-free number allows you to report abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

 

Child Legal Name: Brandy Allison Bird

Child Preferred Name: Brandy Bird, aka Sky Flores (Florez)

Age: 15

Height: 5’3

Weight: 140

Hair color: Naturally blond, may be dyed multicolored currently.

Eye color: unknown

Specific Identifying Characteristics: Piercings on nose, eyebrow, and lip. Rose tattoo on left arm.

Washington County Sherriff’s Office report # WCSO 50-26-3482

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Report #:2081609

Date Missing: 3/13/2026

Suspected and/or frequented location(s): Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland

Attached Media Files: Brandy Allison Bird,

Brain Injury Awareness Month Is A Call To Share Hotline - 03/19/26

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Oregon Department of Human Services wants everyone to know about the brain injury hotline that helps people navigate resources.
 

This month shines a spotlight on the growing impact of brain injuries in Oregon and the increased demand for the hotline. Since launching in January 2025, the Brain Injury Program’s tollfree phone line has supported more than 1,900 callers seeking help navigating the complex network of brain injury services and resources.
 

Incoming call volume has climbed steadily over time—from about 15 calls in the earliest months to approximately 250 calls each month today—demonstrating the significant and increasing demand for guidance, information and support.
 

“The steady increase in calls shows how vital this support is for Oregonians,” said Nakeshia Knight-Coyle, PhD, who is director of the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). “By improving access to services and reducing the burden on families, this program is helping build a stronger, more connected system of care across our state.”
 

The phone line is available to anyone in Oregon affected by a brain injury as well as family members, caregivers and others needing information.

ODHS resource navigators are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provide:

  • One-on-one, free and confidential support. 
  • Personalized referrals to resources specific to brain injury recovery and management. 
  • Comprehensive resource information to help navigate available services and options.
  • Advocating on behalf of people with brain injuries and supporting them in self-advocacy.

To date, program navigators spent a total of 3,900 hours on calls, and one to two hours per caller. Many people call back more than once.
 

“The hours we spend with callers reflects the complexity and uniqueness of navigating brain injury resources,” Knight-Coyle said. “We spend as much time as each person needs to get connected to critical resources.”

Brain injuries are occurring at more frequent rates in Oregon, according to data published on the Oregon Traumatic Brain Injury Safety Dashboard. In 2023 alone, there were 38,718 brain injuries that required hospital or emergency department intervention and 1,177 fatal brain injuries in Oregon. 
 

Oregon’s Brain Injury Program is one of many along a continuum to meet the needs of people with disabilities and older adults. It was developed as a result of Senate Bill 420 (2023). Oregon's Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT) at the University of Oregon was among many organizations and advocates behind the development and adoption of Senate Bill 420.
 

“Consistent with our expectations, the ODHS Brain Injury Program is now an indispensable program for Oregon's brain injury survivors," said David Kracke, Oregon's Brain Injury Advocate Coordinator at CBIRT.  "The first 14 months of operation has demonstrated not only the incredible planning and implementation of the program by the ODHS team, but more importantly, the future promise that it holds for Oregon's brain injury survivors, their loved ones, and caregivers struggling to access necessary supports and services.  We are excited for the program's continued development as it serves many more Oregonians in the coming years.”

More information: 

  • Brain Injury Program phone number: 1-833-685-0848 (toll-free). Interpreting services are available at no cost for people who need help in a language other than English. The Brain Injury Program accepts TTY calls by dialing 711. 
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Brain Injury Awareness Month Is A Call To Share Hotline - 03/19/26

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Oregon Department of Human Services wants everyone to know about the brain injury hotline that helps people navigate resources.
 

This month shines a spotlight on the growing impact of brain injuries in Oregon and the increased demand for the hotline. Since launching in January 2025, the Brain Injury Program’s tollfree phone line has supported more than 1,900 callers seeking help navigating the complex network of brain injury services and resources.
 

Incoming call volume has climbed steadily over time—from about 15 calls in the earliest months to approximately 250 calls each month today—demonstrating the significant and increasing demand for guidance, information and support.
 

“The steady increase in calls shows how vital this support is for Oregonians,” said Nakeshia Knight-Coyle, PhD, who is director of the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). “By improving access to services and reducing the burden on families, this program is helping build a stronger, more connected system of care across our state.”
 

The phone line is available to anyone in Oregon affected by a brain injury as well as family members, caregivers and others needing information.

ODHS resource navigators are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provide:

  • One-on-one, free and confidential support. 
  • Personalized referrals to resources specific to brain injury recovery and management. 
  • Comprehensive resource information to help navigate available services and options.
  • Advocating on behalf of people with brain injuries and supporting them in self-advocacy.

To date, program navigators spent a total of 3,900 hours on calls, and one to two hours per caller. Many people call back more than once.
 

“The hours we spend with callers reflects the complexity and uniqueness of navigating brain injury resources,” Knight-Coyle said. “We spend as much time as each person needs to get connected to critical resources.”

Brain injuries are occurring at more frequent rates in Oregon, according to data published on the Oregon Traumatic Brain Injury Safety Dashboard. In 2023 alone, there were 38,718 brain injuries that required hospital or emergency department intervention and 1,177 fatal brain injuries in Oregon. 
 

Oregon’s Brain Injury Program is one of many along a continuum to meet the needs of people with disabilities and older adults. It was developed as a result of Senate Bill 420 (2023). Oregon's Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT) at the University of Oregon was among many organizations and advocates behind the development and adoption of Senate Bill 420.
 

“Consistent with our expectations, the ODHS Brain Injury Program is now an indispensable program for Oregon's brain injury survivors," said David Kracke, Oregon's Brain Injury Advocate Coordinator at CBIRT.  "The first 14 months of operation has demonstrated not only the incredible planning and implementation of the program by the ODHS team, but more importantly, the future promise that it holds for Oregon's brain injury survivors, their loved ones, and caregivers struggling to access necessary supports and services.  We are excited for the program's continued development as it serves many more Oregonians in the coming years.”

More information: 

  • Brain Injury Program phone number: 1-833-685-0848 (toll-free). Interpreting services are available at no cost for people who need help in a language other than English. The Brain Injury Program accepts TTY calls by dialing 711. 
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

Child Welfare Shares Progress On Key Performance Measures - 03/13/26

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) published its fourth quarter report with key data points and information showing progress and work under way to improve the child welfare system.

 

The report covers many aspects of the child welfare system, which includes the child abuse hotline, child abuse and family needs assessments, resource (foster) care and supporting families’ safety so children in resource care can return home. It also includes programs and services to prevent child abuse.

 

“Keeping children safe is our core mission,” said Rolanda Garcia, interim Child Welfare director. “We are committed to making steady progress to improve outcomes for children and families.”

 

Highlights from the report include:

 

Faster child safety assessments

  • What it is and why it matters
    When ODHS receives a report of suspected child abuse and neglect, a team investigates the situation and assesses the child’s and family’s needs. When cases are assessed within a 60-day window, families receive information about next steps to create safety plans or a determination about temporarily moving children to a relative or resource family for safety. Overdue assessments can cause additional family stress and uncertainty and increase risks to child safety.
  • Report metrics
    The monthly proportion of safety assessments completed within 60 days steadily increased throughout 2025, rising from 38.2% in January to 50.5% in December. This improvement was accomplished through a series of initiatives including requiring every Child Welfare district office to develop a data-driven plan for improving completion timelines on investigations. Improving assessment timeliness is also part of the ODHS Safety Action Plan initiated in 2025.

Reducing use of temporary lodging

  • What it is and why it matters
    Temporary lodging provides supervised hotel lodging for youth awaiting higher levels of residential care. ODHS has been working aggressively to reduce the use of temporary lodging by working with behavioral health partners and providers to increase capacity and meet the complex needs of this small segment of children and young adults in care.
     
  • Report metrics
    The average number of children provided with temporary lodging nightly as they wait for a safe and appropriate placement declined to 8.33 in 2025, down from 10.86 the previous year. This measure has shown improvement since 2023 as Child Welfare identified children at risk of experiencing temporary lodging and developed child-specific plans to prevent that possibility. The total has been declining over time, with fewer children experiencing temporary lodging, and shorter stays overall. The total number of unique children who experienced temporary lodging in 2025 was 100, compared with 122 in 2023. In 2025, ODHS also opened four new programs with capacity to serve youth with specialized needs. Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) and programs added 20 beds, and Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS)/Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) added 14 beds.

Placement of children with relatives

  • What it is and why it matters
    Children placed with relatives do better in terms of mental and physical health, as well as long-term outcomes. Placing children with relatives helps maintain family, community and cultural connections and reduces trauma.
     
  • Report metrics
    The monthly proportion of children placed with relatives when they first entered foster care steadily increased during 2025, rising from 24.6% in January to 44.4% in December. Child Welfare implemented the Relative Pathway certification process statewide in August 2025. The Relative Pathway streamlines the foster care certification process for relatives.  

The report will be published on a quarterly basis to highlight progress on core initiatives.

 

“We are committed to transparency and accountability about our successes and challenges, and the plans we have in place to make things better,” said Liesl Wendt, ODHS Director. “We are making important progress in the way we serve children and families, and we have more work to do.”

Child Welfare Shares Progress On Key Performance Measures - 03/13/26

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) published its fourth quarter report with key data points and information showing progress and work under way to improve the child welfare system.

 

The report covers many aspects of the child welfare system, which includes the child abuse hotline, child abuse and family needs assessments, resource (foster) care and supporting families’ safety so children in resource care can return home. It also includes programs and services to prevent child abuse.

 

“Keeping children safe is our core mission,” said Rolanda Garcia, interim Child Welfare director. “We are committed to making steady progress to improve outcomes for children and families.”

 

Highlights from the report include:

 

Faster child safety assessments

  • What it is and why it matters
    When ODHS receives a report of suspected child abuse and neglect, a team investigates the situation and assesses the child’s and family’s needs. When cases are assessed within a 60-day window, families receive information about next steps to create safety plans or a determination about temporarily moving children to a relative or resource family for safety. Overdue assessments can cause additional family stress and uncertainty and increase risks to child safety.
  • Report metrics
    The monthly proportion of safety assessments completed within 60 days steadily increased throughout 2025, rising from 38.2% in January to 50.5% in December. This improvement was accomplished through a series of initiatives including requiring every Child Welfare district office to develop a data-driven plan for improving completion timelines on investigations. Improving assessment timeliness is also part of the ODHS Safety Action Plan initiated in 2025.

Reducing use of temporary lodging

  • What it is and why it matters
    Temporary lodging provides supervised hotel lodging for youth awaiting higher levels of residential care. ODHS has been working aggressively to reduce the use of temporary lodging by working with behavioral health partners and providers to increase capacity and meet the complex needs of this small segment of children and young adults in care.
     
  • Report metrics
    The average number of children provided with temporary lodging nightly as they wait for a safe and appropriate placement declined to 8.33 in 2025, down from 10.86 the previous year. This measure has shown improvement since 2023 as Child Welfare identified children at risk of experiencing temporary lodging and developed child-specific plans to prevent that possibility. The total has been declining over time, with fewer children experiencing temporary lodging, and shorter stays overall. The total number of unique children who experienced temporary lodging in 2025 was 100, compared with 122 in 2023. In 2025, ODHS also opened four new programs with capacity to serve youth with specialized needs. Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) and programs added 20 beds, and Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS)/Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) added 14 beds.

Placement of children with relatives

  • What it is and why it matters
    Children placed with relatives do better in terms of mental and physical health, as well as long-term outcomes. Placing children with relatives helps maintain family, community and cultural connections and reduces trauma.
     
  • Report metrics
    The monthly proportion of children placed with relatives when they first entered foster care steadily increased during 2025, rising from 24.6% in January to 44.4% in December. Child Welfare implemented the Relative Pathway certification process statewide in August 2025. The Relative Pathway streamlines the foster care certification process for relatives.  

The report will be published on a quarterly basis to highlight progress on core initiatives.

 

“We are committed to transparency and accountability about our successes and challenges, and the plans we have in place to make things better,” said Liesl Wendt, ODHS Director. “We are making important progress in the way we serve children and families, and we have more work to do.”

La Oficina De Astoria Del Departamento De Servicios Humanos De Oregón Cambia El Cierre Para Obras Publicas Cercanas Al 27 De Marzo - 03/12/26

Habrá formas alternativas de acceso a los servicios

Astoria, Oregón – La oficina del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón (ODHS) en Astoria, situada en 422 Gateway Avenue, no cerrará la tarde del viernes 13 de marzo para las obras publicas cercanas. Un cierre de día completo está planificado para el viernes 27 de marzo.

Sin embargo, la Camioneta de Beneficios Móvil estará disponible para atender a quienes necesiten servicios en persona. También se puede acudir a la oficina de ODHS en Seaside, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

Las personas también pueden acceder a ODHS de forma virtual, llamando:

  • Programa de Bienestar Infantil para cuidado de crianza, seguridad infantil y servicios de adopción, 503-325-9179.
  • Programas de Autosuficiencia, Asociación de Elegibilidad de Oregón para beneficios de comida, dinero, servicios médicos, cuidado infantil y servicios de violencia doméstica. 503-325-2021.

"Tendremos personal en estas ubicaciones alternativas para atender a las personas, ya sea en persona o virtualmente", dijo Lorena Giles, Gerente de Programa OEP.

Para indicaciones y ubicaciones de todas las oficinas de ODHS: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx.

La Oficina De Astoria Del Departamento De Servicios Humanos De Oregón Cambia El Cierre Para Obras Publicas Cercanas Al 27 De Marzo - 03/12/26

Habrá formas alternativas de acceso a los servicios

Astoria, Oregón – La oficina del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón (ODHS) en Astoria, situada en 422 Gateway Avenue, no cerrará la tarde del viernes 13 de marzo para las obras publicas cercanas. Un cierre de día completo está planificado para el viernes 27 de marzo.

Sin embargo, la Camioneta de Beneficios Móvil estará disponible para atender a quienes necesiten servicios en persona. También se puede acudir a la oficina de ODHS en Seaside, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

Las personas también pueden acceder a ODHS de forma virtual, llamando:

  • Programa de Bienestar Infantil para cuidado de crianza, seguridad infantil y servicios de adopción, 503-325-9179.
  • Programas de Autosuficiencia, Asociación de Elegibilidad de Oregón para beneficios de comida, dinero, servicios médicos, cuidado infantil y servicios de violencia doméstica. 503-325-2021.

"Tendremos personal en estas ubicaciones alternativas para atender a las personas, ya sea en persona o virtualmente", dijo Lorena Giles, Gerente de Programa OEP.

Para indicaciones y ubicaciones de todas las oficinas de ODHS: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx.

Oregon Department Of Human Of Human Services Astoria Office Plans Closure For Nearby Construction Work Changes To March 27 - 03/12/26

Alternate ways to access services will be available

 

Astoria, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Astoria office, 422 Gateway Avenue, will not close in the afternoon Friday, March 13 for the scheduled construction work in the area. A full-day closure is planned for Friday, March 27.

However, there will be an ODHS mobile van available at the site to serve people needing to visit in-person. People can also come to the ODHS Seaside office, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

People can also access ODHS virtually, by calling:

  • Child Welfare program for foster care, child safety and adoption services, 503-325-9179.
  • Self-Sufficiency Programs, Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) for benefits, food, cash, medical, child care and domestic violence services. 503-325-2021.

“We will be fully staffed in these alternative locations to serve people either in person or virtually,” Lorena Giles, OEP Program Manager, said.

For directions and locations of all ODHS offices: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx.

Oregon Department Of Human Of Human Services Astoria Office Plans Closure For Nearby Construction Work Changes To March 27 - 03/12/26

Alternate ways to access services will be available

 

Astoria, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Astoria office, 422 Gateway Avenue, will not close in the afternoon Friday, March 13 for the scheduled construction work in the area. A full-day closure is planned for Friday, March 27.

However, there will be an ODHS mobile van available at the site to serve people needing to visit in-person. People can also come to the ODHS Seaside office, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

People can also access ODHS virtually, by calling:

  • Child Welfare program for foster care, child safety and adoption services, 503-325-9179.
  • Self-Sufficiency Programs, Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) for benefits, food, cash, medical, child care and domestic violence services. 503-325-2021.

“We will be fully staffed in these alternative locations to serve people either in person or virtually,” Lorena Giles, OEP Program Manager, said.

For directions and locations of all ODHS offices: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx.

La Oficina De Astoria Del Departamento De Servicios Humanos De Oregón Planea Un Cierre La Tarde Del 13 De Marzo Para Obras Publicas Cercanas Habrá Formas Alternativas Para Acezar Los Servicios - 03/09/26

Astoria, Oregón – La oficina del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón (ODHS) en Astoria, situada en 422 Gateway Avenue, cerrará el viernes 13 de marzo de 1:00 a 5:00 por trabajos de construcción programados en el área. Sin embargo, la Camioneta de Beneficios Móvil de ODHS estará disponible para atender a quienes necesiten servicios en persona. También se puede acudir a la oficina de ODHS en Seaside, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

Las personas también pueden acceder a ODHS de forma virtual, llamando:

  • Programa de Bienestar Infantil para cuidado de crianza, seguridad infantil y servicios de adopción, 503-325-9179.
  • Programas de Autosuficiencia, Asociación de Elegibilidad de Oregón para beneficios de comida, dinero, servicios médicos, cuidado infantil y servicios de violencia doméstica. 503-325-2021.

"Tendremos personal en estas ubicaciones alternativas para atender a las personas, ya sea en persona o virtualmente", dijo Lorena Giles, Gerente de Programa OEP.

La Oficina De Astoria Del Departamento De Servicios Humanos De Oregón Planea Un Cierre La Tarde Del 13 De Marzo Para Obras Publicas Cercanas Habrá Formas Alternativas Para Acezar Los Servicios - 03/09/26

Astoria, Oregón – La oficina del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón (ODHS) en Astoria, situada en 422 Gateway Avenue, cerrará el viernes 13 de marzo de 1:00 a 5:00 por trabajos de construcción programados en el área. Sin embargo, la Camioneta de Beneficios Móvil de ODHS estará disponible para atender a quienes necesiten servicios en persona. También se puede acudir a la oficina de ODHS en Seaside, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

Las personas también pueden acceder a ODHS de forma virtual, llamando:

  • Programa de Bienestar Infantil para cuidado de crianza, seguridad infantil y servicios de adopción, 503-325-9179.
  • Programas de Autosuficiencia, Asociación de Elegibilidad de Oregón para beneficios de comida, dinero, servicios médicos, cuidado infantil y servicios de violencia doméstica. 503-325-2021.

"Tendremos personal en estas ubicaciones alternativas para atender a las personas, ya sea en persona o virtualmente", dijo Lorena Giles, Gerente de Programa OEP.

Oregon Department Of Human Of Human Services Astoria Office Plans March 13 Afternoon Closure For Nearby Construction Work Alternate Ways To Access Services Will Be Available - 03/09/26

Astoria, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Astoria office, 422 Gateway Avenue, will close Friday, March 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. for scheduled construction work in the area. However, there will be an ODHS mobile van available at the site to serve people needing to visit in-person. 

People can also come to the ODHS Seaside office, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

People can also access ODHS virtually, by calling:

  • Child Welfare program for foster care, child safety and adoption services, 503-325-9179.
  • Self-Sufficiency Programs, Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) for benefits, food, cash, medical, child care and domestic violence services. 503-325-2021.

“We will be fully staffed in these alternative locations to serve people either in person or virtually,” Lorena Giles, OEP Program Manager, said.

For directions and locations of all ODHS offices: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx.

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Oregon Department Of Human Of Human Services Astoria Office Plans March 13 Afternoon Closure For Nearby Construction Work Alternate Ways To Access Services Will Be Available - 03/09/26

Astoria, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Astoria office, 422 Gateway Avenue, will close Friday, March 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. for scheduled construction work in the area. However, there will be an ODHS mobile van available at the site to serve people needing to visit in-person. 

People can also come to the ODHS Seaside office, 1111 Roosevelt Drive.

People can also access ODHS virtually, by calling:

  • Child Welfare program for foster care, child safety and adoption services, 503-325-9179.
  • Self-Sufficiency Programs, Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) for benefits, food, cash, medical, child care and domestic violence services. 503-325-2021.

“We will be fully staffed in these alternative locations to serve people either in person or virtually,” Lorena Giles, OEP Program Manager, said.

For directions and locations of all ODHS offices: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/pages/office-finder.aspx.

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