Morrison Child and Family Services

A huge thank you to the Ida B. Wells High School - Portland, OR (Advanced Leadership) students for selecting Morrison Child and Family Services as a CommuniCare grant recipient this year!

The funds will support our daily work in helping children and families in our community, in Oregon and beyond. We are heartened to be part of a community that is making difference while also building future leaders to carry the good work forward.

A heartfelt thanks to CommuniCare and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation for making this possible. Check out their work at Check out their work at schnitzercare.org🙏

Huge shout out to Trinity Lutheran Church’s Women of the ELCA who gave $1,500, art supplies and a free retreat space to the Gresham Outpatient Clinic for their recent staff retreat in May. We are grateful for your gift and to have such wonderful supporters in the community!!

May 2024 may be drawing to a close but at Morrison Child and Family Services, our gratitude to all the mental health heroes continues! Thank you for making this world a better place.

Huge shout out to all mental health heroes-–You really make the difference!

Huge shout out to Portland General Electric's second annual day of service event at Morrison’s SAGE program. The youth at SAGE asked for chickens and PGE came through – building a chicken coop! While there, the incredible team also worked on freshening up the garden area and other campus beautification. Thank you PGE!!!

Portland General Electric’s “Spring into Action” - https://bit.ly/3TOogY1 - company-wide volunteer campaign that dedicates a month of volunteering for the causes close to our heart. We are honored to be one of them!

In partnership with KEEP, Morrison’s Parent Mentor Program offers parenting support programs for birth families who are or have been involved in Child Welfare. Contact us to learn more!

For more information, reach out to:
Hannah Holzman
Tel. 971-201-1343
[email protected]
www.keepforfamilies.org/

Morrison Child and Family Services
KEEP - Supporting Families

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For Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Morrison honors all the mental health heroes working within our organization, and beyond. You make the difference!

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Shout out to our HR teammates, LaTasha and . Hollands for representing Morrison Child & Family Services at the Timber’s Mental Health Awareness Night. We are always looking for incredible potential teammates to join the team. Go Morrison! & Go Portland Timbers!!

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Thank you Portland Timbers for a memorable Mental Health Awareness night!

Congrats Timbers on the epic win!!

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May 15 | Mental Health Awareness Night | vs. San Jose Earthquakes | Presented by Dutch Bros

Morrison is excited to be showcased at the Portland Timbers match tonight, May 15th at 7:30 PM as they take on the San Jose Earthquakes.

During the opening ceremony, Morrison along with other mental health organizations in Portland will be recognized in honor of Mental Health Awareness Night.

We will also be joined by our close partner organizations Lifeworks NW and Trillium Family Services. Together, we will be handing out green ribbons in recognition of Mental Health Awareness near sections 112, 114 and on the KeyBank Community Plaza at Gate D.

We hope to see you there... Let's go Timbers!!

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May is Asian/Pacific Heritage Month! Celebrated since 1979 when it was just for a week, this month is a time to celebrate the contributions Asian immigrants and Americans of Asian descent have made to the US. It is also time for us to reflect on the numerous discriminatory policies the US created due to racism and xenophobia. For more information, visit this link: asianpacificheritage.gov --Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month.

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Morrison Child & Family Services would like to thank all the mental health heroes working at Morrison, at our community partner organizations and throughout our Oregon and beyond.

Please take a moment to pause and reflect on how important the work you do is and how much of a positive impact you make in the lives of children and families in our community.

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Acknowledging AAPI heritage allows us to confront painful aspects of history. The Chinese Exclusion Act, the first race-based exclusion law in the U.S., targeted Asian immigrants and reflects a dark chapter in American history. By recognizing AAPI contributions, we can also address the anti-Asian violence that was central to our nation’s development.

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The Equity Advisory Council (EAC) is pleased and proud to share new spotlights as part of its ongoing campaign of racial history. This month we commence showcasing the outstanding experiences and influences of Arab American and in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month.

Please peer into this feature and discover the outstanding contributions and exceptional advocacy by Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah.

Today, March 1, 2024 Morrison was featured in a Cannon Beach Gazette news story as an example of how the increased funds from a critical component of Measure 110 supports treatment and recovery programs.

Article link: https://www.cannonbeachgazette.com/news/measure-110-funding-expands-parent-mentor-program/article_0a9af7c4-b6af-549c-b073-b48b1eddfcc6.html

Highlighting our Parent Mentor Program, this article is a demonstrative account of how increased funding for organizations such as ours has a direct impact on real people - and the urgent need for these kinds of services in all of our communities. The article pointed out that Morrison “was able to hire six additional parent mentors in Multnomah, Clatsop, Clackamas, and Washington counties. This additional staff has so far helped 52 more people get 1-on-1 support with substance use and navigate the child welfare system. The new mentors will allow the program to reach 84 more clients at a given time.”

Stories and statistics like these help us amplify our community’s voice – spreading awareness of what this kind of support can accomplish as we continue to provide best-in-class services for our clients.

Thank you to Cannon Beach Gazette for covering this story!

Photo: Morrison Child & Family Services parent mentors Matthew Porter and CeCe Edwards at a community event.

Today, March 1, 2024 Morrison was featured in a Cannon Beach Gazette news story as an example of how the increased funds from a critical component of Measure 110 supports treatment and recovery programs.

Highlighting our Parent Mentor Program, this article is a demonstrative account of how increased funding for organizations such as ours has a direct impact on real people - and the urgent need for these kinds of services in all of our communities. The article pointed out that Morrison “was able to hire six additional parent mentors in Multnomah, Clatsop, Clackamas, and Washington counties. This additional staff has so far helped 52 more people get 1-on-1 support with substance use and navigate the child welfare system. The new mentors will allow the program to reach 84 more clients at a given time.”

Stories and statistics like these help us amplify our community’s voice – spreading awareness of what this kind of support can accomplish as we continue to provide best-in-class services for our clients.

Thank you to Cannon Beach Gazette for covering this story! Read more from the article below.

Measure 110 funding expands parent mentor program A critical component of Measure 110 directed 70% of Oregon’s cannabis tax revenue to SUD treatment and recovery, making expansions in care possible for organizations such as Morrison Child &

*** UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Friday January 19th ***

All Morrison non-residential locations will be closed again on Friday January 19th. Staff should plan to work remotely and see clients via telehealth. Community based staff should avoid work-related driving.

North Coast and Marion County region may see improvements. Please check in with your supervisor if you have weather-related questions, or call (503) 258-4200.

*** UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Thursday January 18th ***

Due to continued inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, all Morrison non-residential locations will be closed again on Thursday, January 18th. Non-residential staff will be working remotely, so please check in with your service provider to see if you can arrange for a telehealth appointment in lieu of any scheduled appointments you may have today.

It is possible that conditions may improve as the day goes forward, so if you have an afternoon appointment, please check in with your service provider to confirm whether you should meet in person or via telehealth.

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to your service provider or call 503) 258-4200.

*** UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday January 17th ***

Due to continuing hazardous weather conditions, all Morrison non-residential locations in the Portland Metro Area will be closed Wednesday January 17th. Staff should plan to transition to remote work/telehealth for the entire day. Community based staff in the metro area should avoid work-related driving.

At this time, the forecast shows significant warming for Salem and North Coast locations. If the forecast remains favorable for these areas, employees can plan for a typical workday. If conditions remain icy however, please use caution and talk to your supervisor for guidance.

If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to your care provider or call (503) 258-4200.

*** UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday January 16th ***

Due to continuing hazardous weather conditions, all Morrison non-residential locations in the Portland Metro Area and in Salem will be closed tomorrow January 16th. Staff should plan to transition to remote work/telehealth for the entire day. Staff who provide services in schools, childcare settings, client’s home or other locations in the community should plan to avoid work-related driving in all of our service areas (including Marion, Polk, Clatsop, and Columbia Counties).

If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to your care provider or call (503) 258-4200.

*** UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Friday January 19th ***

All Morrison non-residential locations will be closed again on Friday January 19th. Staff should plan to work remotely and see clients via telehealth. Community based staff should avoid work-related driving. North Coast and Marion County region may see improvements, please check in with your supervisor if you have weather-related questions.

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to your service provider or call 503) 258-4200.

9/20. Morrison quarterly admin meeting.

We kicked-off our planning process this month with our Senior Leadership team and Board of Directors at an all-day event hosted at the Beaverton Clinic. Throughout the process, we are prioritizing collaboration and open communication.

We want to ensure that everyone feels heard and that we are all aligned on how to best reach our Bold Goal for the Future: Serving 10,000 Children and Families per year through Best-in-Class programs & services.

We partnered with an amazing team at Slalom who facilitated the process and helped us develop our 3 year Strategic Plan.

In 2021, Juneteenth was finally acknowledged as a federal holiday and was the 1st year of Juneteenth’s “official” Commemoration, after centuries of being celebrated by African Americans in America. To understand the importance of this day, we encourage you to learn with us as we educate ourselves on the full story of Juneteenth and why it is more than just another federal holiday. Juneteenth, also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Black Independence Day, is the day celebrating the end of Slavery in the United States.

Historically we have been taught that when the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st, 1863, was the day slavery ended by the 13th Amendment. And although the 13th Amendment was placed in effect to abolish slavery, it did not instantly free all enslaved people in states or places under confederate control or Confederate Territory. Enslavers knowingly withheld the information from enslaved people, holding them enslaved still until almost two and half years later Emancipation Proclamation. Many slave owners from Mississippi & Louisiana even migrated to Texas to escape the Union Army’s reach.

On June 19th, 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of both the Civil War and slavery, General Orders No. 3:

“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves and the connection heretofore existing between them, becomes that between employer and hired labor.”

This day became known as “Juneteenth” and although January 1st, 1863, is remembered historically as the date that slavery was ended, we celebrate June 19th, 1865, as the day that All enslaved African Americans were set free in the United States, including the newly freed 250,000 people in Texas almost 2 years after the abolishment of slavery.

Come join us in celebration of Juneteenth – Day of Freedom – for community, fun, and music at Vance Park. The Parent Mentor Program will have a table for recruitment, Measure 110 advocacy, and to represent Morrison 😊

Miracles Club will also be having a celebration with music, BBQ, and kids’ activities. Come out and support!

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A team from their Portland office, who have been long-time supporters, came out to our Sandy location to clean-up our bioswale - cutting back blackberry and helping to make the space more useable.

Three reasons to check in on a friend or yourself!

1. Reminding them that you are there for them
2. They might be uncomfortable voicing their struggles
3. Sometimes we just need someone to listen

Burned-out mental health treatment and substance use care professionals call on lawmakers to act!

Read more here: https://rb.gy/av04a