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March 2021 Blog
March 3, 2021  |  In All Posts, Blog

The Essential Work of Social Work

The System is losing foster parents at a rate of 30-50% each year, and social workers are walking away at a similar rate (roughly 40%), according to the CDC. Let that sink in. Social workers aren’t allowed to put their rage and hurt on social media. They suffer in silence.

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March 3, 2021  |  In All Posts, In the News

Union Bulletin: Volunteers Help Foster Children Thrive in Walla Walla, Washington

Most of us find it hard to imagine the challenges that face children in the foster care system, as it has often been a concept that we’ve heard about, but haven’t had an opportunity to immerse ourselves in. For children, suddenly moving homes, changing guardians and facing the challenges of an unknown future create an incredible amount of fear and anxiety.

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February 5, 2021  |  In All Posts, Newsletters

February OMD Newsletter

For as little as $15 per month, your consistent, reliable gifts allow us to plan ahead, purchasing therapeutic toys and snacks for children entering foster care, and bolstering training resources for our caring companions.

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February 2, 2021  |  In All Posts, Blog

The Universe Inside Her Skin

On the eve of Black History Month, I received an email that would change everything and nothing all at once.

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January 12, 2021  |  In All Posts, Newsletters

January OMD Newsletter

We’re Growing. We are so happy to introduce Jodi Kendall as Development Director and newest addition to the Office Moms & Dads family!

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January 11, 2021  |  In All Posts, Blog

A Winter Solstice Message for You

Friend,

You’re tired. I can tell. I’m tired too. I’m tired from putting forth a monumental effort to achieve normalcy, only to have plans upended for the 23rd billionth time. I’m tired from not knowing what the future holds, from being in a constant state of limbo, from being separated from my friends and family, and from not having one ounce of control over my own fate.

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December 4, 2020  |  In All Posts, Newsletters

December OMD Newsletter

D E C E M B E R | 2020 #GivingTuesday is TODAY Your Thanksgiving may have looked a little different this year, and we all did a little more online shopping than usual this past weekend. We supported our Small Businesses on Saturday, and on Monday we paid homage to the Cyber gods of […]

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November 3, 2020  |  In All Posts, Newsletters

November OMD Newsletter

N O V E M B E R | 2020 Hey. We could all use a mental break right now. Did you know the Seattle Aquarium has not one, but TWO live otter cams?! Bookmark this website and keep coming back as many times as you need to today. Take a breath. Remember, that whatever […]

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November 3, 2020  |  In All Posts, Newsletters

September OMD Newsletter

S E P T E M B E R | 2020 Safe & Loved We know from experience that kids feel most comfortable around grownups who share a similar culture, look or sound. Studies have shown that children of color enter the foster care system at higher rates than white children. But did you know that Native American children […]

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November 3, 2020  |  In All Posts, Newsletters

August OMD Newsletter

A U G U S T | 2020 Covid Can’t Stop Us Office Moms & Dads was built to be simple – to meet tangible needs during the most stressful time in a family’s life. And so it is during these uncertain times, that we have been able to press on, laser-focused on doing good, […]

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