To provide accurate, timely benefits that support Oregonians as they work toward family stability and economic independence To identify issues affecting family stability and access services for all family members To assist families in obtaining child support payments and other financial resources available to them To work in partnership with the community to resolve issues that affect the people we serve To provide staff with training and other supports they need to do their jobs accurately and effectively To help prevent the need for public assistance in future generations Principles Work is better than welfare.
Public assistance is only a temporary way of life.
Collaboration with clients, partners and other community agencies is essential to our work. People should be treated with respect and dignity that honors their differences. Our employees are our most valuable resource.