(Salem) – Declan Colby Duckett, a newborn, went missing with his mother Markishia Duckett and her partner Declan Harris from Portland on Sept. 5. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division believes that he may be at risk and is searching for Declan Colby Duckett to assess his safety.
ODHS asks the public to help in the effort to find Declan Colby Duckett. Anyone who suspects they have information about the location of him or his parents should call 911 or the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).
They are believed to be in the Newberg, Oregon; Vancouver, Washington or Bellingham, Washington.
Name: Declan Colby Duckett
Pronouns: He/him
Date of birth: Aug. 31, 2023
Height: 20 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
Hair: Black
Eye color: Brown
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #2000188
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 when it is determined necessary. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may go missing repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.
Report 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.
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(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is urgently asking the public to help find Daijahlay (Daijah) Harrison, age 16, a child in foster care who was last seen on June 20, 2023. Daijah has relatives in outer SE Portland and may be around SE 122 St. She is believed to be in extreme danger.
ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Daijah and to please contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see her.
Name: Daijahlay (Daijah) Harrison
Pronouns: She/her
Date of birth: Oct. 11, 2006
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130
Hair: Black
Eye color: Brown
Other identifying information: Gold nose ring, tattoo on left side of forehead
Gresham Police Department Case #23-25059
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #1481574
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 when it is determined necessary. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may disappear repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.
Report 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.
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(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Jerrica Landin, age 16, a child in foster care who went missing from Portland, Oregon on Aug. 21. She is believed to be in danger.
ODHS asks the public for help in the effort to find Jerrica and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see her.
Jerrica may be in Portland, Vancouver or Eugene.
Name: Jerrica Landin
Pronouns: She/her
Date of birth: Oct. 24, 2006
Height: 5-foot-6
Weight: 145 pounds
Hair: Reddish brown
Eye color: Brown
Other identifying information: Jerrica has a tattoo of a heart on her neck below her right ear
Portland Police Bureau Case #23-803125
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #1489518
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 when it is determined necessary. Sometimes, in these situations, a child may go missing repeatedly, resulting in more than one media alert for the same child.
Report 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.
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Lo que necesita saber:
- Oregon proporcionará aproximadamente $39 millones en beneficios de alimentos a aproximadamente 325,000 estudiantes comenzando el 31 de agosto hasta septiembre.
- A partir del 31 de agosto y hasta el mes de septiembre, se distribuirán $120 en beneficios de alimentos a cada niño elegible por medio de tarjetas de EBT Pandémico (P-EBT)
- Estos beneficios adicionales de alimentos son parte del programa P-EBT, un programa de respuesta temporal al COVID-19 destinado a dar apoyo adicional con alimentos a los niños que tienen acceso a alimentos a través de programas escolares.
- Desde el 2020, Oregon ha distribuido mil millones de dólares en beneficios de alimentos P-EBT para ayudar a que los niños de Oregon tengan suficientes alimentos nutritivos y de calidad.
(Salem) – El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregon (ODHS) comenzará a distribuir aproximadamente $39 millones en beneficios de alimentos de EBT Pandémico (P-EBT) a aproximadamente 325,000 estudiantes en Oregon el 31 de agosto. “Estamos agradecidos de poder dar estos beneficios de alimentos a estudiantes en Oregon”, dijo Claire Seguin, directora de los Programas de Autosuficiencia de ODHS. “A medida que las comunidades continúan viéndose afectadas por el COVID-19 y el aumento del costo de los alimentos, sabemos que muchas familias están pasando por dificultades para obtener suficientes alimentos saludables para ellos y sus hijos. Animamos a las personas que tengan dificultades para cubrir sus necesidades básicas a que se comuniquen con nuestros socios en el 211, el Banco de Alimentos de Oregon y su Agencia de Acción Comunitaria local para obtener apoyo durante este momento difícil”.
Cómo van a recibir los estudiantes sus beneficios de alimentos de P-EBT
Los beneficios de alimentos de P-EBT se depositarán en las tarjetas P-EBT que se enviaron por correo a los estudiantes en la primavera del 2023. Las familias que perdieron o tiraron su tarjeta pueden comunicarse con el centro de llamadas de P-EBT al (844) ORE-PEBT o (844) 673. -7328 para solicitar una nueva tarjeta.
Los estudiantes recién elegibles recibirán dos cartas por correo dirigidas a su nombre:
- Una carta notificándoles que recibirán P-EBT
- Un sobre separado con su tarjeta P-EBT que tiene $120 en beneficios de alimentos.
Quién es elegible para recibir los beneficios de alimentos de P-EBT
Los estudiantes son elegibles para esta distribución de P-EBT si recibieron comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares en su escuela o si asistieron a una escuela con Provisión de Elegibilidad Comunitaria en mayo del 2023.
Habrá más beneficios de alimentos de P-EBT para ciertos niños
Oregon recibió aprobación federal para dar beneficios de alimentos P-EBT adicionales a niños menores de 6 años que recibieron beneficios de alimentos del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria entre julio del 2022 y agosto del 2023. Se darán detalles sobre cuándo y cómo estos niños recibirán sus beneficios de alimentos P-EBT tan pronto como estén disponibles.
Qué es el programa P-EBT
Desde el 2020, Oregon ha distribuido aproximadamente mil millones de dólares en beneficios de alimentos P-EBT para ayudar a los niños de Oregon a tener suficientes alimentos nutritivos y de calidad.
Estos beneficios de alimentos adicionales son parte del programa P-EBT, un programa de respuesta temporal al COVID-19 destinado a brindar apoyo con alimentos adicionales a los niños cuyo acceso a alimentos adecuados y de calidad recibidos a través de programas escolares puede haber sido afectado por el COVID-19.
Visite pebt.oregon.gov para más información acerca del programa P-EBT.
Las familias que tengan preguntas específicas sobre la elegibilidad de su hijo o la tarjeta P-EBT pueden comunicarse con el Centro de Llamadas de P-EBT al (844) ORE-PEBT o (844) 673-7328. El Centro de Llamadas de P-EBT está disponible de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Pacífico en siete opciones de idiomas (inglés, español, ruso, vietnamita, somalí, mandarín y cantonés). Las personas que llaman también pueden solicitar un traductor para otros idiomas.
P-EBT no reemplaza ningún programa de nutrición infantil que ya se ofrezca y animamos a las familias a continuar participando en programas de alimentación en sus escuelas y comunidades.
Los beneficios de alimentos P-EBT se depositan aparte de los beneficios regulares de SNAP. Los beneficios P-EBT no se consideran en una prueba de carga pública para inmigrantes.
Recursos para ayudar a cubrir sus necesidades básicas
- Encuentre recursos de alimentos en su comunidad: oregon.gov
- Encuentre una despensa de alimentos: oregonfoodbank.org
- Infórmese sobre programas del gobierno y recursos en la comunidad para adultos mayores y personas con discapacidades: Conexión para Recursos de Envejecimiento y Discapacidad de Oregon al 1- 855-673-2372 o adrcoforegon.org.
- Marque 2-1-1, mande un mensaje de texto con su código postal al 898-211, 211info.org
- Encuentre recursos locales y apoyo comunicándose con su Agencia de Acción Comunitaria local: https://caporegon.org/find-services
Acerca de SNAP
Administrado por ODHS, SNAP es un programa federal que brinda asistencia de alimentos a aproximadamente 1 millón de familias y personas elegibles de bajos ingresos en Oregon, incluyendo muchos adultos mayores y personas con discapacidades. Los habitantes de Oregon que lo necesiten pueden pedir beneficios como SNAP, cuidado infantil, asistencia en efectivo y Medicaid.
Para información sobre recursos locales en su área, como alimentos o refugio, llame al 2-1-1 o comuníquese con la Conexión para Recursos de Envejecimiento y Discapacidad (ADRC por sus siglas en inglés) del estado al 1-855-ORE-ADRC o al 1-855-673-2372
Acerca de P-EBT
EBT Pandémico (P-EBT) es parte de la respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19. P-EBT es dinero para niños cuyo acceso a alimentos adecuados y de calidad puede haber sido afectado por COVID-19.
El Programa P-EBT es una colaboración entre el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregon (ODHS) y el Departamento de Educación de Oregon (ODE).
Need to know:
- Oregon will provide approximately $39 million in food benefits to approximately 325,000 students beginning Aug. 31 and through September.
- Starting Aug. 31 and through the month of September, $120 in food benefits per eligible child will be issued to Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) cards.
- These additional food benefits are part of the P-EBT program, a temporary COVID-19 response program meant to provide additional food support for children whose access to food provided through school programs.
- Since 2020, Oregon has issued $1 billion in P-EBT food benefits to help children in Oregon get enough quality and nutritious food.
(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) will begin issuing approximately $39 million in Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits to approximately 325,000 students in Oregon on Aug. 31.
“We are grateful to be able to provide these food benefits to eligible students in Oregon,” said Claire Seguin, director of the ODHS Self-Sufficiency Programs. “As communities continue to be affected by COVID-19 and the rising cost of food, we know that many families are experiencing hardship and are struggling to get enough healthy food for themselves and their children. We encourage anyone who is struggling to meet their basic needs to contact our partners at 211, the Oregon Food Bank and their local Community Action Agency for support during this difficult time.”
How students will receive P-EBT food benefits
The P-EBT food benefits will be issued onto the P-EBT cards mailed to students in Spring 2023. Families who lost or threw away their card can contact the P-EBT call center at (844) ORE-PEBT or (844) 673-7328 to request a new card.
Newly eligible students will receive two pieces of mail addressed to them:
- A letter notifying them they will receive P-EBT
- A separate envelope with their P-EBT card that has $120 of food benefits on it
Who is eligible for P-EBT food benefits
Students are eligible for this P-EBT issuance if they received free or reduced-price National School Lunch Program meals at school or attended a Community Eligibility Provision school in May 2023.
More P-EBT food benefits to come for certain children
Oregon has received federal approval to provide additional P-EBT food benefits to children under 6 years old who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits between July 2022 and August 2023. Details about when and how these children will receive their P-EBT food benefits will be announced as soon as it is available.
What is the P-EBT program?
Since 2020, Oregon has issued approximately $1 billion in P-EBT food benefits to help children in Oregon get enough quality and nutritious food.
These additional food benefits are part of the P-EBT program, a temporary COVID-19 response program meant to provide additional food support for children whose access to adequate and quality food received through school programs may have been impacted by COVID-19.
Visit pebt.oregon.gov for more information about the P-EBT program.
Families with specific questions about their child’s eligibility or P-EBT card can contact the P-EBT Call Center at (844) ORE-PEBT or (844) 673-7328. The P-EBT Call Center is available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific in seven language options (English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Somalian, Mandarin and Cantonese). Callers may also request a translator for additional languages.
P-EBT does not replace any child nutrition program already offered and families are encouraged to continue to participate in meal programs in their schools and communities.
P-EBT food benefits are issued in addition to regular SNAP benefits. P-EBT benefits are not considered in a public charge test.
Resources to help meet basic needs
- Find food resources in your community: needfood.oregon.gov
- Find a food pantry: foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org
- Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www.adrcoforegon.org.
- Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211, www.211info.org
- Find local resources and support by contacting your local Community Action Agency: www.caporegon.org/find-services/
About SNAP
Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits. For local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or reach out to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC or 1-855-673-2372.
About P-EBT
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. P-EBT is money for children whose access to adequate and quality food may have been impacted by COVID-19.
P-EBT is a program in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
The Oregon State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) meets 1:30 – 5 p.m. Sept. 28 in Seaside, with virtual attendance available on Zoom. The council works to ensure Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is consumer driven and that available programs, services and resources result in competitive integrated employment.
The agenda includes SRC business items, election of a new member, and progress reports from SRC committees. The draft agenda is included below. See the agenda for details.
All SRC meetings are open to the public. The agenda includes time for public comment at 1:45 p.m. Public comment may be made during the meeting, with five minutes allowed per person. Comments may also be submitted in writing by Sept. 21 to SRC Coordinator Kaire Downin at kaire.l.downin@odhs.oregon.gov.
Accommodation requests
Accommodations are available, including scheduling an interpreter and getting materials in alternative formats. Although every effort will be made to arrange accommodations with 48 hours’ notice, the SRC requests notice by Sept. 14 to ensure accommodations. Please contact SRC Coordinator Kaire Downin at kaire.l.downin@odhs.oregon.gov or 971-707-8853 to request accommodations to attend the meeting or to get this announcement in an alternate format.
Join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 160 406 7513
Passcode: 834965
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About Oregon’s State Rehabilitation Council:
Oregon’s State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a group of consumers, advocates and representatives from business and the community with lived experience or expertise in disability awareness. Members are appointed by Oregon's Governor to advise the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program about how to best help Oregonians with disabilities achieve their career goals and employment potential.
About Vocational Rehabilitation:
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), part of the Oregon Department of Human Services, helps Oregonians with disabilities get and keep jobs that match their skills, interests and abilities. VR staff work in partnership with community providers and businesses to develop employment opportunities and provide individualized services to each eligible person.
(Tillamook) – Earlier this week leaders from the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) and Tillamook County, along with volunteers, set up and tested Oregon’s first set of evacuation assembly point (EAP) equipment.
OREM designed this emergency preparedness exercise to train Tillamook leaders to set up the equipment without assistance. “Coastal communities like Tillamook are prioritized to house these supplies because data shows they are likely to be cut off from the rest of the state during the Cascadia earthquake,” said Ed Flick (he/him), director of the ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management. “ODHS has primary responsibility for mass care and shelter following disasters, so helping local communities access critical supplies that can quickly be used to serve their local community is important to us.”
OREM budgeted eight total hours for equipment set up. The team had 15 tents set up in just four hours. 38 OREM staff, Tillamook County staff and volunteers spent Tuesday night in the tents to test the equipment. The team also ate meals ready to eat (MREs) for lunch because that’s what people who use the EAP will eat.
“The exercise proved that Tillamook is definitely getting prepared for Cascadia and other types of emergencies. It was a great exercise. It showed how the different community partners come together, work together and can accomplish tasks as a team,” said Randy Thorpe, Tillamook County Emergency Manager.
Evacuation assembly points are short-term locations for people to gather while emergency responders work to access the impacted area. They are not intended to be long-term shelters but are places people can register, receive nourishment and short-term shelter, get essential medical care and be scheduled for transport out of the area when needed. The ability to provide immediate support and transportation to people is especially needed in areas with large tourist populations, like Oregon’s coast.
"As the most disaster rich county in the state, Tillamook County was thrilled to partner with Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management in the Able Readiness 4 exercise at the Port of Tillamook Bay on August 22 and 23. We are grateful to the State of Oregon for the investment in resiliency of Oregon communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. We are very much heartened by our partnership with OREM and our enhanced ability to provide for the needs of our citizens in future disasters," said Mary Faith Bell, Tillamook County Commissioner
OREM plans on deploying more of these supplies to other coastal cities, but the locations have not yet been determined.
About the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management
ODHS holds three distinct roles through its Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, all of which reduce the impact of disasters on people. In its most foundational role, OREM staff work every day with ODHS programs, offices and affiliated agencies, to ensure the safety of the people served by our programs, and our staff. The second role is as the lead agency for cooling, warming and cleaner air centers to protect the public from life-threatening weather and related events. The third role is as the primary agency for mass care and social services recovery, as outlined in Oregon’s comprehensive emergency operations and recovery plans. In this role, ODHS supports the evacuation, sheltering, feeding, emergency assistance, family reunification, distribution of emergency supplies and human services needs of people impacted by disasters.
Across all these roles, ODHS develops and relies on partnerships and coordination with public and private organizations at the local and regional levels and with our state and Tribal Nation partners.