Business Champions for Kids

21/09/2026

Thank you to our Family-Friendly Advocate Sponsors: Cow Creek Tribe and Douglas County SHRM at the 2026 Family-Friendly Workplace Summit.

Family-friendly workplaces benefit everyone, including employers, employees, children, and our broader community. These organizations understand that access to childcare and supportive workplace policies are essential to attracting and retaining a strong workforce.

We appreciate their advocacy and partnership in helping make Douglas County a place where families can thrive.

Learn more about the Summit and Register: https://tinyurl.com/B4KSummit

18/09/2026

A special thank you to our Children's Champion Sponsors: Aviva Health, SOWIB, Umpqua Dairy, and Watkinson Laird Rubenstein PC at the 2026 Family-Friendly Workplace Summit.

These organizations don't just support family-friendly workplaces, they help lead the way. Their investment in children, families, and working parents reflects a commitment to building a stronger workforce and healthier communities.

We're grateful for their partnership and dedication to creating places where employees and families can succeed.

Learn more about the Summit and Register: https://tinyurl.com/B4KSummit

17/09/2026

We are proud to recognize The Ford Family Foundation as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Family-Friendly Workplace Summit.

For generations, The Ford Family Foundation has invested in children, families, education, and the strength of rural communities. Their leadership and commitment help create opportunities for families to thrive and ensure our communities remain vibrant places to live and work.

Thank you, The Ford Family Foundation, for championing this important conversation and helping make the Family-Friendly Workplace Summit possible.

Learn more about the Summit and Register: https://tinyurl.com/B4KSummit

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Watkinson Laird Rubenstein PC on recertifying as a Best Place for Working Parents® in Roseburg!

In a profession known for demanding schedules and long hours, their commitment to supporting employees and their families stands out.

We’re also proud to recognize them as a Biz4Kids Advocate, demonstrating their investment in family-friendly workplace practices.

Thank you, Watkinson Laird Rubenstein, for helping lead the way in building a stronger, more family-friendly workforce in Douglas County!

Find out if your company is on the list at:

Take the first of its’ kind self-assessment to determine whether your organization qualifies for a best place designation award. The assessment promotes research backed policies that positively impact employee attraction, retention, and satisfaction while supporting working parents during a critic...

25/08/2026

Business success. Working families. A thriving community. These are not separate goals, they’re connected.

Join us for the 2026 Biz4Kids Family Friendly Workplace Summit on Friday, October 2, at the Roseburg Country Club for Connecting the Dots: Work, Family, and Community.

This event will bring together business and community leaders, employers, decision makers, parents, funders, and childcare providers to explore practical ways to build stronger workplaces and communities.

Highlights:
• Workforce trends connecting caregiving, recruitment, and retention
• Employer-childcare partnerships, including PeaceHealth & Tip Tap Grow
• Practical strategies for creating the workforce culture you want
• Local childcare providers partnering with employers
• The People Puzzle with Sara Blair of Country Maid
• Recognition of our 2026 Best Place for Working Parents® and Biz4Kid Advocates

October is National Work and Family Month.
📅 October 2 | 7:45 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Roseburg Country Club
🎟️ No cost to attend, Registration required
Register here:

Join featured business leaders and industry innovators for the 2026 Business Champions for Kids Family Friendly Workplace Summit! Featuring Speaker: Sara Blair Country Maid | 2025 Innovator Award Recipient Recognized by Best Place for Working Parents® Summit Highlights: • “The People Puzzle: Co...

02/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Grace Family Child Center on earning the Best Place for Working Parents® designation in Douglas County, Oregon.

For more than 40 years, Grace Family Child Center has been supporting Douglas County families through high-quality childcare services. Their commitment extends to their own team as well, offering childcare and back-up childcare for employees and creating a workplace where people want to stay and grow. In fact, several staff members have dedicated more than 20 years to the organization!

Thank you, Grace Family Child Center, for investing in children, families, and your workforce. Your leadership shows that supporting working parents strengthens our entire community. 💙

Find out if your organization qualifies at: https://biz4kids.org/employers/

Today’s workers have more options for where and when they will work, and these two factors together create a challenging landscape for employers. Low unemployment creates a competitive environment, making it difficult to recruit and retain talent. Seeking a recognized family friendly designation i...

29/06/2026

Business Champions for Kids is participating in a statewide project to strengthen Employer Engagement in Childcare.

We are inviting employers, business leaders, HR professionals, childcare directors, and early learning partners to share what's working in your region and what would help your community make progress.

Follow the link below to participate in an upcoming virtual focus group in July.

Register today at: https://web.eugenechamber.com/atlas/events/focus-group-series-strengthening-employer-engagement-in-child-care-2324520/details

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Baby Byrd Sleep Consulting for being recognized as a Biz4Kids Advocate. Advocates go above and beyond to support families and young children in Lake, Klamath and Douglas Counties.

Baby Byrd Sleep Consulting leads multiple workshops for Take Root Parenting in Klamath County at no cost. We appreciate her willingness to give back to her community.
Klamath County Take Root Parenting Connection

02/06/2026

Congratulations to Aviva Health who earned the Douglas County Best Place for Working Parents designation! 🎉

Their commitment to providing compassionate, accessible healthcare for our community goes hand-in hand with supporting their employees with family-friendly practices. This provides pay-back to the entire community as well as working parents and young children.

See if your organization made the list at https://biz4kids.org/participating-workplaces/

Today’s workers have more options for where and when they will work, and these two factors together create a challenging landscape for employers. Low unemployment creates a competitive environment, making it difficult to recruit and retain talent. Seeking a recognized family friendly designation i...

26/05/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Miss Ann's Kiddie Korner Preschool Riddle for earning the Douglas County Best Place for Working Parents® designation! 🎉

With sites in Riddle and Grants Pass, this childcare business is walking the talk, offering family-friendly benefits like free childcare for qualifying staff and flexible schedules so employees can show up for their own families. 💛

See if your organization is on the list at https://biz4kids.org/participating-workplaces/