Oregon Alliance of Children's Programs
Read a message from OACP Executive Director, Janet Arenz

WHO WE ARE

The Oregon Alliance of Children's Programs is a statewide association of children's service providers.

The agencies comprising the OACP have an immense impact in our community:

-We serve over 100,000 children each year
-We provide $205 million in services
-44 member organizations throughout Oregon spanning many service sectors,
from HealthyStart to psychiatric residential treatment
- We employ over 5,500 committed individuals
-Our work is guided by nearly 500 business and community leaders
-Member agencies raised more than $35 million last year from community and philanthropic sources
-We are fortunate to work with more than 29,000 volunteers who contribute their time each year

MISSION

The Oregon Alliance of Children's Programs advocates for the needs of children, youth, and families and for those who provide them services.

VISION

Our vision is for continuous quality improvement in our services, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, youth, and families.

CORE VALUES

-Support for Systems of Services that Provide the Broadest Possible Range of Positive Impacts on Children and Families
-Cultural Competency -A Qualified Workforce

Board Members

President - Tom Mitchell, The Inn Home
VP Public Affairs - Craig Opperman, Looking Glass Youth and Family Services
VP Organizational Development - Kim Scott, Trillium Family Services
Treasurer/Secretary - Roger Langlie, Bob Belloni Ranch
Member at Large - Mike Ware
A&D - Sheila North, De Paul Treatment Centers
CAF/BRS - Deborah Cathers-Seymour, Chehalem Youth and Family Services
Education - Don Didier, Youth Progress Association
Foster Care - Robin Donart, Maple Star Oregon Inc
Mental Health - Steve Allan, Options Counseling Services of Oregon Inc
OYA/BRS - Francis Maher, St Mary's Home for Boys
Runaway/Homeless - Mike Balter, Boys and Girls Aid
Prevention - Janet Hamada, The Next Door