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Relief nurseries seek $4.9 million to expand early trauma‑informed programs across Oregon
Summary
Advocates and multiple relief nursery directors told a House committee March 27 that additional funding would allow programs to serve more infants and toddlers with high levels of trauma and to stabilize staff; bill HF 3933 would appropriate $4.9 million to support relief nursery growth.
Lawmakers heard March 27 from relief nursery leaders and local officials advocating for House Bill 3933, which would appropriate $4,900,000 to support Oregon’s relief nursery network.
Relief nurseries are community-based, therapeutic early childhood and family-support programs serving children birth through age 5 who face high levels of trauma or risk. Supporters told the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services the additional funding would help existing nurseries expand services, add classrooms, and serve more families in crisis.
Kelly Sutherland, executive director of Relief Nursery Inc., described classroom populations in Eugene where a large share of toddlers exhibit developmental and behavioral needs. “These are 14…
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