Wow, we’re in new territory. The universal and collective impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt by all. It’s an intense, uncharted, and messy time. As we began to face decisions about child care and education for the upcoming 2020 - 2021 school year, we found ourselves in dozens of conversations about what to do.

Quickly, it became clear that many of us feel stuck, overwhelmed, or confused. We decided to combine our superpowers to help support families...now. So, over the course of a week, we rapidly designed, prototyped, tested, and launched this guide + a needs assessment to help families make sense of the options available and take the time to reflect on your needs. All in service of supporting you to decide what’s best for you, your family, and your community.

We need your help to make the guide + needs assessment better. THANK YOU for being willing to share your feedback here as you go through the materials. What resonates? What is missing? What isn’t being considered fully enough? We’d like to publish updated versions as new information becomes available.

We're in this together. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

With compassion and support,

Ren (PDXWaitlist) + Diane, Megan, and Sarah (The Goodness Collaborative)
Co-collaborators + parents living in Portland, OR