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New Flexible Transportation Funds Available for Lane County Families
Beginning February 18, families across Lane County can access free flexible transportation funds at their local Family Resource Center. This new initiative is coordinated by the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County, supported by the United Way of Lane County, and funded by PacificSource.
“We are so proud to partner with PacificSource and our network of Family Resource Centers in Lane County to provide these much needed funds to local families,” said Kris Coomes, Co-Director of the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County. “These dollars can be used by families to purchase what they most need to get around safely, whether that’s car repairs, a bike helmet, a bus pass, or even a car seat. Plus, by partnering with Family Resource Centers, many of which are located in our county’s rural communities, we can ensure that we meet families where they are and where need for immediate support is the greatest. ”
Learn more on the United Way of Lane County blog.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches Across Oregon
On May 7, Oregon state officials announced the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The announcement means that the state will work toward making the program available to all children ages 0-5 in every Oregon county thanks to $1.7 million allocated to the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
“We know that every child is full of promise,” Governor Kotek said. “And the expansion of this program across Oregon is another key step we are taking as part of a broader strategy to improve how we support our kids as they learn to read.”
Learn more on the United Way of Lane County blog.
