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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Self Sufficiency Budget and Legislative Ideas Discussion for the 2027–2029 biennium. We deeply appreciate the time, thoughtful engagement, and the lived experience you shared during the session.</div>
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For those who were unable to attend, we are pleased to share the materials from the session for your review.</div>
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The Q&A document compiled during the discussion</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
A summary of participant feedback.</li></ul>
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These discussions are essential to informing our planning efforts. Budget decisions have direct and meaningful impacts on individuals, families, providers, and communities across Oregon. Your input is critical to ensuring that these impacts are fully understood
and considered.</div>
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As the Oregon Department of Human Services continues development of the Agency Request Budget (ARB), we welcome any additional feedback you may have after reviewing the attached materials.</div>
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Thank you for your continued commitment to serving communities across Oregon during this time of change and uncertainty. Your expertise and perspective are highly valued as we move forward.</div>
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Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or additional feedback.</div>
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Thank you</div>
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<b>From:</b> Brockamp Krystal<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 9, 2026 10:54 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Baney William <WILLIAM.BANEY@odhs.oregon.gov>; Burdick Michael <Michael.Burdick@odhs.oregon.gov>; Corbridge Jen <Jen.Corbridge@odhs.oregon.gov>; ESPARZA Xochitl <Xochitl.ESPARZA@odhs.oregon.gov>; Joe Ordaz <JOSEPH.ORDAZ@odhs.oregon.gov>; Seguin Claire
<Claire.Carpenter-Seguin@odhs.oregon.gov>; Tim Gillette (he, him, his) <Timothy.GILLETTE@odhs.oregon.gov>; Valdivia Sandra M <SANDRA.M.VALDIVIA@odhs.oregon.gov>; Bri MacInnes <Brianna.MacInnes@odhs.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Klimenko Mariya <Mariya.Klimenko2@odhs.oregon.gov>; QUINTALL Candi <Candi.QUINTALL@odhs.oregon.gov>; Sands Kirstin <Kirstin.B.Sands@odhs.oregon.gov>; RASMUSSEN Matthew <Matthew.RASMUSSEN@odhs.oregon.gov>; Ruiz Eva <Eva.Ruiz2@odhsoha.oregon.gov>;
Doody Christine B <CHRISTINE.B.DOODY@odhs.oregon.gov>; Murray Amber L <AMBER.L.MURRAY@odhs.oregon.gov>; Brianna Rubio <Brianna.A.Rubio@odhs.oregon.gov>; Freya Nehila <Freya.Nehila@odhs.oregon.gov>; Jenkins Adam Nicolas (Adam.N.Jenkins@odhs.oregon.gov) <Adam.N.Jenkins@odhs.oregon.gov>;
Kellam Jennifer <JENNIFER.KELLAM@odhs.oregon.gov>; Kirstin London <Kirstin.D.London@odhs.oregon.gov>; Mel Keller <Mel.A.Keller@odhs.oregon.gov>; Miguel Angel Mendez <MIGUEL.MENDEZ@odhs.oregon.gov>; Patrick J Ring <PATRICK.J.RING@odhs.oregon.gov>; Johnson Shelley
A <SHELLEY.A.JOHNSON@odhs.oregon.gov>; Rudd Amanda L <AMANDA.L.RUDD@odhs.oregon.gov>; SPORSEEN Shanon <Shanon.SPORSEEN@odhs.oregon.gov>; Thai Ashley <ASHLEY.THAI@odhs.oregon.gov>; SCOTT Anthony <Anthony.SCOTT@odhs.oregon.gov>; Deguire Marcey A <MARCEY.A.DEGUIRE@odhs.oregon.gov>;
Zitzelberger Brittany A (she/her) <BRITTANY.A.ZITZELBERGER@odhs.oregon.gov>; Woodson Jenny <Jenny.Woodson@odhs.oregon.gov>; Rodriguez Ashby <Ashby.Rodriguez@odhs.oregon.gov>; Proctor Kaitlin M <KAITLIN.M.PROCTOR@odhs.oregon.gov>; BHELL Sokpak <Sokpak.BHELL@odhs.oregon.gov>;
White Cathalina A <CATHALINA.A.WHITE@odhs.oregon.gov>; Goldberg Chelsea D <Chelsea.D.Goldberg@odhs.oregon.gov>; Bautista Susy <Susy.Bautista@odhs.oregon.gov>; Vanderwerf Kristina N <Kristina.N.Vanderwerf@odhs.oregon.gov>; Brianna.ROGERS@lanecountyor.gov <brianna.rogers@lanecountyor.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Self Sufficiency Budget and Legislative Ideas Discussion for 2027-2029<br>
<b>When:</b> Friday, March 20, 2026 10:05 AM-11:55 AM.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As ODHS continues to seek feedback for the Agency Request Budget (ARB), Self-Sufficiency Programs wants to hear directly from you.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Agency Request Budget (ARB) is how the Oregon Department of Human Services plans and asks for funding for the next two-year budget cycle. The agency looks at service needs,
program costs, and future demand to decide what resources are needed to continue serving people across Oregon. That proposal goes to the Governor and Legislature, who review it and decide the final budget.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You work closely with the people and communities we serve every day. You see how policy and budget decisions affect services. Your experience and perspective are important as
we plan for the future.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>During these sessions, we will:</b></span></p>
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Share information about the current budget outlook</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
Talk about possible impacts to programs and operations</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
Identify risks, service gaps, and operational challenges</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">
Discuss ideas for solutions, collaboration, and communication</li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please join us virtually on Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM.</span></p>
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