Hospitality is the cornerstone of Every Child. Volunteers embody this each and every day with Every Child.
Every Child focuses on meeting tangible needs for foster children and families in Oregon communities. Opportunities differ from county to county. To view the opportunities in Linn and Benton Counties, click here.
Tangible Needs
Goods or services that directly support children in foster care, families, and DHS staff. These items can be dropped off at the following locations:
Willamette Valley Christian Supply at 916 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis
Suburban Christian Church at 2760 SW 53rd, Corvallis
Love INC of Benton County at 2330 NW Professional Dr, Corvallis
YMCA at 3201 Pacific Boulevard SW, Albany
Eastside Christian Church at 1910 Grand Prairie Rd SE, Albany
Welcome Boxes
provide children in foster care with special items while sitting in a DHS office.
Launch Boxes
assist youth who are aging out of foster care with items to help them get on their feet.
Emergency Needs
from DHS are shared with community members to better support children in foster care.
Flash Boxes
offer a surprise dose of encouragement to foster families.
Service Opportunities
One-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities to generously
support children, families and DHS staff.
Signature opportunities include:
Service Projects
at DHS offices include clothing closet and food pantry creation, cleaning days, and more.
DHS Staff Appreciation
events express gratitude to the individuals who’ve committed their lives to caring for children and families in crisis in our community.
Foster Parents' Night Out
A unique program that provides consistent respite care to DHS foster parents.
Foster Family Support
connects caring community volunteers with foster families in need of support.