Child Advocates from throughout Deschutes County have joined forces to present a week-long celebration of young children and families in our communities. Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the Deschutes County Commission on Children and Families and Partnerships for Young Children, is part of a National effort to raise awareness about early childhood programs, early education, literacy, early health screenings, nurturing, parental bonding, and
positive caregiver relationships. Activities and events take place in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and La Pine during the week of April 10-16.
About Deschutes
County Commission on Children & Families
The Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families was formed in 1994, to engage the community to find solutions to ensure all Deschutes County children, youth and families are protected, healthy and successful. A lay citizen board works closely with local agencies, coalitions, businesses, and individuals to maximize resources and engage citizens to understand our community’s needs, get involved and bring about change.
About Partnerships for Young Children
Partnerships for Young Children is the advisory group to the Commission on Children and Families which consists of the following partners: Saving Grace, Oregon State University-Cascades, Bend-La Pine Schools, High Desert Educational Service District - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Working Wonders Children’s Museum,Central Oregon Community College, Together for Children, First Step & Little Step to Success, Deschutes Public Library, Deschutes County Health Services (Mental Health), KIDS Center, Small Wonders Learning Center, Healthy Beginnings, community representatives, Family Resource Center, Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery, Kiddoz, Inc., Ready-Set-Go, Neighbor Impact, Child Care Resource and Referral and the Department of Human Services (DHS).