Multnomah County Department of County Human Services

09/05/2026

29/04/2026

Breaking the silence can be the first step toward healing.

Whether it happened recently or years ago, your experience matters.
Seeking support takes courage — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Confidential help is available in Multnomah County.

Visit https://bit.ly/MultCoGateway or call the Call to Safety Hotline
anytime at 📞 503-235-5333.

18/04/2026

Every 68 seconds, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted.

Sexual violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, identity, race, income, or background. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we stand with survivors and commit to building safer, more informed communities. 💙

If you or someone you know needs support, resources are available in Multnomah County.
Visit https://bit.ly/MultCoGateway
or contact the Call to Safety Hotline: 503-235-5333

09/04/2026

Consent is not assumed or implied. And it is never a one-time
conversation.

Consent is an ongoing conversation and must be clear, voluntary and mutual, even with a partner or spouse.

If you’ve experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. Confidential help is available in Multnomah County.

Visit: https://bit.ly/MultCoGateway
Call to Safety Hotline: 503-235-5333

06/04/2026

Did you know? Our Preschool for All program connects 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County with FREE culturally responsive, inclusive preschool.

The application window is open now through April 30. Don’t wait!

Apply at 👉 pfa.multco.us

01/04/2026

Sexual violence affects millions of people every year, yet it remains one of the most under reported crimes. This April, we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month and stand with survivors, support prevention efforts, and work toward a community free from sexual violence.

Show your support and show survivors they are not alone by wearing teal on April 2 and denim on April 30. 💙

If you or someone you know needs support, confidential resources are available in Multnomah County.

Visit: https://bit.ly/MultCoGateway
Call to Safety Hotline: 503-235-5333

23/03/2026

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the people behind the work and the lives changed along the way.

Before connecting with our Intellectual and Developmental Disability services, Jennifer was living alone in a non-operational RV without stable housing or consistent support. With help from DCHS Supportive Housing Specialist Takiah McCullough, Jennifer secured housing within three months and connected with social services supports. Today, Jennifer lives in an adult care home where she’s thriving, with transportation to medical appointments, church, and shopping.

Stories like Jennifer’s reflect the work of more than 200 team members in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division who help connect adults and children in Multnomah County to housing, Medicaid-funded services, and community supports.

Learn more about available services and supports: https://bit.ly/multcoIDD

02/03/2026

Inclusion, including , makes communities stronger. 💛

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we celebrate the inclusion of people with disabilities in our community and recognize the barriers they continue to face.

Whether it's healthcare, job opportunities, or daily support, having access to the right services makes a meaningful difference.

Learn more about support services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Multnomah County: https://bit.ly/multcoIDD

17/02/2026

Last week, the Multnomah County, Oregon Board of County Commissioners honored DCHS Director Mohammad Bader for his more than 30 years of service to Multnomah County.

Mohammad’s impactful tenure leading DCHS began in 2020, just a month before the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, DCHS built new avenues for social services including rent, food, aging assistance, building the Preschool and Early Learning Division, and so much more.

A proud Palestinian American, Mohammad has been a prominent and compassionate cultural leader within Multnomah County. He openly shared his heart with this community through his poetry, kind words, and his lifelong dedication to serving our most vulnerable neighbors.

Our department is grateful for Mohammad’s passion, commitment and impact to our department and the Multnomah County community. Thank you, Mohammad for your leadership and service at DCHS!

01/01/2026

Our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division just wrapped up our 2025 holiday toy drive, delivering gifts to nearly 240 families across Multnomah County!

This year’s effort felt more important than ever. With so many families facing ongoing hardships, seeing our community come together to ensure every child has a reason to smile was truly moving.

Thank you to everyone who contributed! Your generosity turned a challenging season into a celebration for hundreds of our neighbors.