How Does the MCCF Work?

The Malheur Commission on Children and Families works with a Board to identify the needs of Malheur County's children and families. Grant applications are turned in to the Commission office and sent to Board members about one week before a Board meeting. If a grant is approved by the Commission Board, it then goes to the Malheur County Court. The Malheur County Court has the final word on all Commission-related business.

In addition to distributing grants to local programs, the Malheur Commission on Children and Families also facilitates the comprehensive planning process mandated through Oregon Senate Bill 555 in 1999. The Commission uses several methods for gathering and compiling information for this process including public meetings, reviewing other public plans, and community and agency surveys. Most of the Commission's business is guided by the

Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan is organized through High Level Outcomes, which in turn guide the direction of the Malheur Commission on Children and Families. These High Level Outcomes are sectioned by goals and can be seen below.

Strong, Nurturing Families

• Reduce Poverty*
• Reduce Adult Substance Abuse
• Develop a Violence-Free Community*

Healthy, Thriving Children

• Increase Prenatal Care*
• Increase Immunizations
• Reduce Substance Abuse by Pregnant Women
• Increase Child Care Availability
• Improve Readiness to Learn

Healthy, Thriving Youth

• Reduce Teen Substance Abuse**
• Reduce Juvenile Arrests**
• Maintain OYA Bed Use**
• Reduce Juvenile Recidivism**
• Reduce Teen Pregnancy
• Reduce Teen Suicide
• Reduce High School Dropout Rate

Caring Communities

• Increase Community Engagement
• Increase Volunteerism
• Increase Systems Integration

*Chosen as a priority for Malheur County.
**Required to be a priority by the State of Oregon Commission on Children and Families.