 Dear UCP Community, My name is Grace Tunning. I’d like to introduce myself as UCP Oregon's new Family Support Coordinator. I’ve been with UCP Oregon for three years, working as an Assessment and Quality Coordinator for one of UCP's two brokerages (UCP Mentors). I bring with me:
I am eager to transition into this new position on Monday, November 4th. As you may know, UCP Oregon's Family Support Department currently supports over 900 families who are raising children with cerebral palsy or related disabilities. UCP's Family Support Department provides assistance from diagnosis to adulthood, including:
As UCP's Family Support Coordinator, I am looking for ways to collaborate and more effectively meet the needs of children and families. I am eager to work together to enhance access to the resources and services in our community. Whether through joint events, shared resources, referral networks, promoting opportunities, or collaborative programs, our partnerships can help us all achieve our objectives and ultimately improve the lives of those we serve. If you have question or concerns, or would like more information about UCP Oregon's Family Support Department, I’m here to help. Please reach out to me directly via email or at 971-888-2927. I look forward to connecting with each of you. Thank you for the work that you do! Warm regards, Grace Tunning Family Support Coordinator, UCP Oregon UNTIL 11/4/24: UCP's new Family Support Coordinator, Grace Tunning, will be starting on 11/4/24. Until then, UCP's fabulous employees are here to help you!
 Dear UCP Community,
We wish to inform you that UCP Oregon’s Family Support Director, Katherine Ball, has moved on to pursue new opportunities. We appreciate her years of service and wish her well in her future endeavors. Katherine’s gifts were supporting families who were navigating new diagnoses, and providing information and referrals on a vast array of topics. UCP Oregon will be recruiting to fill the Family Support Director position soon. In the meantime:
This will be a big transition for all of us. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Sincerely, Ann Coffey, Executive Director UCP Oregon  Congratulations to Kelly Castagnola!
Many of you know Kelly. Kelly has worked for UCP Oregon for almost 23 years, most recently as UCP’s “Training and Supports Manager.” In that position, she supervised UCP’s employee training program and UCP’s pool of Substitute Support Specialists. But we’re pleased to report that Kelly recently accepted a new position at UCP—that of “Employee Engagement and Organizational Development Coordinator.” In her new position, Kelly will be able to focus 100% on employee learning, as well as employee development, retention and engagement activities. Woo hoo! Kelly says, “I’m looking forward to making a positive impact on all UCP teams by enhancing our onboarding and ongoing learning opportunities, as well as enriching the overall employee experience and improving retention.” PS: For those of you who are wondering, today we began to recruit internally for a "Direct Support and Quality Assurance Manager"--a new position that includes many of Kelly's old duties.  We are incredibly pleased to introduce you to one of UCP Oregon's newest Board members, Bethany M. Sloane, PT, DPT, PCS, PhD(c).
Bethany joined our Board earlier this year. Bethany has worked as a pediatric physical therapist since 2009. She currently works at the Child Development & Rehabilitation Center at Oregon Health & Science University, where she specializes in durable medical equipment prescription and assistive technology. She conducts research involving powered mobility interventions and the use of assistive technology, in collaboration with caregivers/parents and young children with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Bethany is also the co-director of Go Baby Go Oregon, a community-based outreach program that adapts pediatric equipment for children to increase their mobility and participation in play, fun, and socialization. Before joining UCP’s Board, Bethany was a familiar face at UCP Oregon’s Family Support Conference, serving as a presenter and assisting with planning. Bethany has also attended UCP Oregon’s Walk, Roll ’n’ Run event. She is excited to be involved in future UCP events.  Wow! We did it! UCP Oregon’s 2023 Toy Giveaway was AMAZING!
The event was held on December 21st and 22nd, 2023, and was open to all families who use UCP Oregon’s Family Support Services. Fun Facts:
Special Thanks Go To:
 Many of you know UCP's fantastic Finance Director, Esther Large, and her fearless sidekick, Janet Fromdahl. On January 2, 2024, after 20+ and 10+ years (respectively), Esther and Janet are retiring. FROM THE DESK OF ANN COFFEY,
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