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We each have a role to play in reducing medicine abuse. What you do as a parent, grandparent, or caregive makes a difference. Find out more



DrxugSafe - Marion County's project to prevent prescription drug
and heroin abuse. Find out more more.



Find more information and resources on our Parent for the Future website

The Community Resources Network (CRN) is a free web-based tool that connects resources to people by helping organizations share information - increasing the likelihood that children, youth, and families in Marion County get their needs met! Find out more

2014-2015 Strategic Priorities

Primary Objective     Promote economically healthy neighborhoods and communities in Marion County

Ongoing Strategic Goals     Objectives

Goal 1: Strengthen Families 1.1 Increase the number of parenting classes for families
1.2 Prevent child abuse and neglect
1.3 Support children in the foster care system in order to reduce trauma
1.4 Assist organizations in connecitng key resources to families (CRN)
1.5 Address issues relating to parental addiciton (DrxugSafe)

Goal 2: Help Youth Succeed 2.1 Increase assets, resources, and services for youth
2.2 Facilitate youth in volunteering and entering the workforce
2.3 Reduce teen drug/alcohol abuse

Goal 3: Promote Community Wellness 3.1 Promote child, family, and community member participation in activities that support community vitality and individual success.

The Children and Families Commission monitors
the pulse of Marion County's children, youth and families,
addressing expensive problems that are beyond the scope of any single organization. From reducing the number of children in foster care to increasing books available to disadvantaged children, the Commission develops creative solutions to complex issues.  Read more

                              2010

Support children and families involved in the foster care system:

Volunteer for an organization that supports Foster Care (PDF)

Foster or adopt in Marion County

Learn more about the the Raise Me Up Campaign and watch their PSAs

Find out about moving beyond foster care.

In the news ...

State Tries To Keep Mothers, Kids Safe And Together

State's Efforts To Keep Kids Out Of Foster Care Yielding Results

Marion County Community Services Department
503/ 588-7975
555 Court St. NE, (5th Floor) in Salem.
Our mailing address is PO Box 14500 Salem, OR 97309

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