Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing early childhood education, care and advocacy with unique and supportive services to enhance family growth and community success. Our Vision: Children are prepared for success in school and life; parents are engaged with their children, family and community. The Oregon Child Development Coalition believes that every child, family, community partner & employee that we interact with deserves: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Mutual Success, Professionalism, Service Excellence, Open & Honest Communication, Cultural & Linguistic Inclusiveness. We are committed to celebrating the uniqueness of each individual & promoting respect & empowerment regardless of identity, race/ethnicity, age, gender, background, & culture; a culture of well-being for all OCDC employees, partners, families, & children; creating safe, trustworthy & transparent workplace environments where employees feel honored/valued, supported, heard, & understood; demonstrating our values, establishing & maintaining trusting relationships, providing meaningful recognition & emotional support; ensuring purposeful work, & promoting work-life balance; developing, & retaining a diverse workforce by being reflective, responsive, collaborative, & appreciative of staff uniqueness & life experiences that will strengthen our programs; celebrating & respecting families’ cultural uniqueness & differences by creating diverse, equitable, & inclusive program environments & services that reflect family & community needs; valuing diverse interests, collaborations, & creativity from families, staff, & the community to promote supportive services that compliment family growth & community resources; trauma-informed, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, & holistic well-being approaches as foundational to the agency's priorities, policies, procedures/practices to ensure the achievement of the agency's mission.
External link for Oregon Child Development Coalition
9140 SW Pioneer Court Suite E
Wilsonville, OR 97070, US
9140 SW Pioneer Court Suite E
Wilsonville, OR 97070, US
These positive language alternatives are relevant when talking to children and adults.
Kelly Bear Author, Early Child Edu. thru Elem., Teacher, School Coun., M.Ed., Past Inst., Family/Child Dept., Auburn U.
Friends, These suggestions will be helpful to you as a parent, teacher, or another adult. Warm regards, Leah and Kelly Bear
These are great ways to respond to a child that are encouraging and help their social and emotional development!
#DYK? Your interactions with kids can boost their emotional growth. Check out these 15 fun ways to nurture their social and emotional development. 🌟 https://acf.mobi/3Yx6XgR #HeadStartWorks
At OCDC, we are grateful for our community partners! Read what one of our community partners has to say about OCDC's work to support migrant workers in the news article below. https://lnkd.in/dRiZGUr5
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Every child’s behavior is a window into their inner world, revealing underlying feelings and unmet needs that, when addressed with empathy and understanding, can lead to profound positive changes.