Liberty House, Salem's children's advocacy center, recently earned national accreditation after several years of work.
The recognition comes from the National Children’s Alliance, a professional organization for centers that work to prevent child abuse, assess children and help them heal. About half of Oregon's 24 centers are accredited.
Liberty House opened in 1999 and has served about 25,000 children in Marion and Polk counties.
"Liberty House will continue to provide the excellent services it always has. The difference it will make will be the public recognition of our excellence," CEO Alison Kelley said.
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A group of business executives tasked with reviewing the city’s budget in search of possible ways to save said Friday the city is already doing far more with less resources…
Salem business owner Krystal Kraig Labate has helped animals her whole life. For the past decade, she’s organized dog-coat donations to help unsheltered people in Salem care for their dogs…
Police said two men performed “dangerous burnouts” during what started as a peaceful protest against national immigration enforcement in east Salem on Feb. 1.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a suit against an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming care for minors, calling it "federal overreach."
Events in Salem this week include a Puppy Bowl to support a local foster rescue, a night of dentistry-themed comedy and a Valentine’s Day event with dinner and a screening…
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