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Senior Population Growing
Senior Population Growing
Oregon’s older adult population (65+) is growing rapidly; by 2030 over 1 million residents will be 65 or older, and the number experiencing mental health disorders such as anxiety or depression is expected to double as this population grows. opb This is the wisest of all our people. They have much left to give and share with our community.
Health & Wellness Needs
Health & Wellness Needs
The ratio of mental health care providers per person in Washington County is lower than many other counties in Oregon, indicating insufficient access to professional mental health services. oregonbhi.org+1 Additionally IDD individuals are deeply in need of work source training, experience and education. They need chances to share their abilities with the public instead of be labeled and limited by their disabilities.
Childcare Capacity
Childcare Capacity
Projections for Washington County anticipate that the number of young children (ages 0-5) will rise, increasing the strain on childcare supply. The county will need to almost double its childcare capacity for children 0-5 to meet a target of 2 slots for every 3 children by 2030. Valley Times - Children are a proven natural remedy to sadness, isolation and a lack of hope.
According to the Oregon Dept of Human Services there are roughly 800 assisted living facilities for seniors in Oregon, 1600 adult foster homes, 2700 child care facilities. We found only four facilities that intentionally, daily, combine children, Seniors and I/DD Adults.
Oregon spends $14.8 Billion on Medicaid services for these groups to organize them and medically respond to them.
It's time to prioritize spaces for them to THRIVE.
Access to Recreation
Access to Recreation
There is unequal and insufficient access to fields and recreation spaces, especially for vulnerable populations (children, seniors, adults with disabilities) as well as local schools. churches and clubs. More fields and gyms are needed in community spaces for all to share.
Growing up Different
Growing up Different
In a time when the world around our children is increasingly interconnected, the responsibility of raising kids who can genuinely relate, connect, and interact with people of all backgrounds is more vital than ever—yet remains a pressing challenge here in Oregon. As the mission of Miah Families emphasizes, raising children who intermingle naturally across cultures, generations and abilities is essential—not only for their success and resilience, but for building communities where belonging isn’t defined by similarity but by genuine relational breadth.
Isolation and Lack of Work
Isolation and Lack of Work
Surveys by the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Office on Disability & Health show that adults with disabilities (living in family homes) experience higher levels of isolation, health risks, and difficulty accessing stable housing and well-coordinated supports compared to peers without disabilities. OHSU+1 Only 1:5 are able to find work despite being qualified and willing to perform many job duties.
Across Oregon — the kinds of services that address caregiver burnout, senior isolation, and housing for adults with disabilities are few in number and nearly all operate with long waiting lists. Families are left without options, while providers struggle with siloed resources. By investing in Miah Families, funders help create a community where the greatest resource—proximity to other people—is built into the model, multiplying outcomes across generations.
Why This Matters:
Licensed childcare, senior day programs, and adult disability homes in the county routinely run at or near 100% capacity with waitlists.
Families often juggle multiple providers across different sites, increasing stress and burnout.
Seniors and adults with disabilities face limited affordable housing options, forcing many into isolation.
Community recreation and gathering spaces are scarce, with access often tied to cost or geography.
Miah Families brings these services into one glorious life giving space - creating daily opportunities for connection, relief for caregivers, and measurable improvements in belonging and well-being.
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