Category SALEM KIDS
New Marion County court program aims to reunite Native families in child welfare system
Marion County has one of two courts in Oregon with a program dedicated to the Indian Child Welfare Act. The service is intended to return Native American children to their parents’ custody by shaping the court process around Native families’ unique needs.
Children’s Educational Theatre comes back to Salem with Shakespeare, “Into the Woods”
The Children's Educational Theatre is turning 50 years old, and is back the season with an exciting lineup of productions featuring 235 students between the ages of 9 and 18 from across the Salem area.
Young coach a role model for Salem players
Anthony Valdez, 20, has been coaching kids at the YMCA since he was a kid himself. His calm, supportive style makes him a favorite among players and parents, and he hopes to channel his passion into a program for keeping Salem youth out of the prison system.
FROM CC:M | Protecting Salem’s children with Vanessa Nordyke
Standing in front of Salem’s YMCA on a blustery April morning, one might not notice anything outside of the ordinary. But rows of blocked-off parking, police escorts and a bin full of blue pinwheels blowing in the wind reveal something deeper is going on in…
Library works to expand ‘library of things’ offerings
From kayaks to power tools, the Salem Public Library is processing items and making purchases for its “library of things,” and plans to launch a more user-friendly website.
Backpacks stuffed with possibilities for Salem kids could happen again – with help
The Salem Art Association once again wants to give away hundred of backpacks for kids to learn about art. Raising the money to cover costs comes first.
Readers share their stories about local mentor Cheeseburger’s impact
Longtime local coach and mentor John "Cheeseburger" Witherspoon recently received an award for community impact from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. We asked former players, parents and mentees to share how his work impacted them.
New Little Free Library at Willamette Heritage Center offers books, crafts
The new structure, offering free educational books and craft supplies, will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Free book program takes aim at child literacy in Salem, Keizer
Dolly Parton is coming to Salem. While the country music legend won’t be visiting Oregon’s capital, her Dolly Parton Imagination Library will soon offer books to kids in two local ZIP codes each month. The nationwide program is an effort to raise literacy rates by…