Social Services
A hub for assisting students with obtaining basic needs including food, shelter, clothing, and mental and physical health needs.
Connect students with social service programs to assist in obtaining food, shelter, and healthcare. Oregon One is a combined site for obtaining an Oregon Trail card (formerly SNAP or food stamps) and health care through Oregon Health Plan.
Oregon One
Identification and Documentation
Obtain identifying documents
Request a Social Security number for the first time.
Obtain a birth certificate
Replace a lost Social Security card
Apply for a state identification (non-driver) card.
Basic Needs
Assistance in finding food, shelter and clothing for students and their families
Locate your nearest Department of Human Services in Oregon
Information for connecting with emergency services including shelter, healthcare, transportation, youth services, food, and more.
Resources for woman, infants, and children, including food.
Oregon Housing and Community Services offers grants to programs to house those in need.
Housing, drop-in and day services for youth.
Locate your nearest food bank.
Clothing for youth in the foster care system.
Reduced fare transportation in the Salem area.
Support for foster families in Lane County
Student Wellness
Resources for mental and physical health
Suicide and crisis lifeline, support for those in need.
Healthcare for current and former foster youth, through age 25.
Please share with C3 any resources you know of that are not listed here!
Photo: projectlemonade website - inspiring self-esteem to help youth in foster care thrive!
Additional Helpful Links
from C3
Information and resources to help educate students on budgeting, credit cards, and saving for the future.
Connect with groups working with youth of specific identities or experiences including LGBTIA2S+, formerly incarcerated and foster youth.
Welcome to C3 Oregon foster youth web page. At C3 we extend a warm greeting to all current and former foster youth. We acknowledge the journey and challenges youth may face.