ODHS Community Meetings and Updates

Community meetings are an opportunity for the Director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), along with the agency’s Executive Leadership Team, to present department and program updates to community members. The meetings include a question-and-answer period.

Next meetings

To be announced

Past meetings

Together We Plan: Community and Tribes Budget Session

Jan. 12, 16 and 20, 2026

ODHS met with Tribes, community partners and the public for a series of collaborative conversations as we build the next two-year budget.

Federal Government Shutdown and Other Impacts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Oct. 23, 2025

Briefing on 2025-27 Legislative Session

Aug. 12, 2025

Community Engagement and Budget Updates

June 25, 2024

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Recent updates

Accessibility: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and live captioning will be provided for community partner meetings. A link for real-time captioning will be provided at the beginning of each live event. For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities, we can provide free help. Please contact ODHS Communications at least two days before the meeting to request additional accommodations.