Our Mission
Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing early childhood education, care and championing with unique and supportive services to enhance family growth and community success.
Our Vision
Children are prepared for success in school and life; parents are engaged with their children, family and community.
Our Values
The Oregon Child Development Coalition believes that every child, family, community partner and employee that we interact with deserves:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Mutual Success
- Professionalism
- Service Excellence
- Open and Honest Communication
- Societal and Linguistic Respectfulness
Monique’s Story: Respect & Teamwork
Commitment Statements
- OCDC is committed to celebrating and respecting the unique qualities of every individual and community. We strive to create work environments and services that are trauma-informed, ensuring safety for all. Our dedication extends to supporting the needs of families, staff, and communities, by fostering holistic well-being, belonging, empowerment of others, and the mutual success of everyone, regardless of their identity, race, age, gender, background, or culture.
- OCDC is committed to cultivating and preserving a workforce reflects our communities through reflective, responsive, collaborative, and transparent practices. We nurture trusting, empathetic relationships, provide purposeful work, professional development, meaningful recognition; valuing each employee as a whole person to support work-life harmony.
- OCDC is committed to fulfilling its mission by embedding trauma-informed practices into the development and evaluation of all agency priorities, policies, and procedures.
Hermelinda’s Story: Respect