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Oregon Department of Human Services

Catch up on this week"s news from Discover and listen to interviews of staff from around the state.

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A Calm During the Storm with Artist Pod Ross

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2025/11/10

Season 1, Episode 20: Nov. 10, 202518 minFrom brushstrokes of service to bold lines of compassion, this week’s episode paints a portrait of progress across ODHS. Under the theme Resilience in Five Movements, each story adds color and texture — from statewide food-support coordination to preparedness, safety, and care. Join Bethany in a solo studio session where art meets action, and every stroke tells a story of service.In this episodeDeadline: ODHS (4:51)Oregon’s coordinated food-support response

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00:02:23

4Minutes For the Fed: Oregonians Now Have Full Access...

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2025/11/07

Four Minutes for the Fed: Nov. 7, 2025Governor Tina Kotek announced that all Oregonians receiving SNAP benefits now have access to their full November allotments following a federal court order requiring the Trump Administration to release 100% of national SNAP funding.When the court issued its ruling yesterday afternoon, Governor Kotek immediately directed the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to act. Teams across the agency worked through the night with Oregon’s electronic benefits

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00:00:59

Fun Friday: A "Stark" reminder of the power of ODHS

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2025/11/07

At the end of another week of servicing humans, there should always be a little bit of time for fun...

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00:01:40

That's the FACT of the Week: November 5, 2025

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2025/11/06

FACT of the WeekNovember 5, 20251 Min. 40 sec.Topic: Federal courts order emergency SNAP fundingOn Tuesday, November 4, ODHS received new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about November SNAP benefits. The federal government has directed all states to issue 50 percent of each household’s normal monthly benefit due to limited federal funding during the ongoing shutdown.That may sound straightforward, but it’s not. Implementing that 50 percent level requires technical updates and

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00:35:33

SAGP's The Big Picture: CW & SSP: A Client Speaks...

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2025/11/05

Season 1, Episode 21: Nov. 5, 202535 minWhat’s inside The Big PictureThis week’s episode of The Big Picture: The Voices of ODHS features an in-depth conversation with Bree Scarborough, a mother working to rebuild stability and independence for her family; Victoria Neil, her Child Welfare permanency worker; and Christine Warner, her Family Coach from Self-Sufficiency Programs. Together, they share how genuine collaboration between programs can transform both family outcomes and professional practice

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00:03:37

4 Minutes for the Fed: Courts order emergency SNAP...

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2025/11/04

Length: 3:3911/3/2025: 3:46 p.m.Federal courts have ordered the release of partial SNAP funding during the ongoing government shutdown, but benefits haven’t yet been issued in Oregon. ODHS is waiting for official guidance and funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture before moving forward. Once released, it will take time for benefits to appear on EBT cards, as states and vendors coordinate system updates. Staff are encouraged to communicate with calm, compassion and clarity as Oregonians face

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00:04:07

4 Minutes for the Fed: Statewide Support & Scam...

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2025/11/04

At the governor’s request, the ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) has taken an active role to strengthen Oregon’s food support network during the SNAP delay. Working with partners across the state, OREM is tracking food supplies, coordinating distribution and prioritizing families most at risk of running out of food. Local offices are asked to complete a daily data form and refer urgent cases directly to OREM for same-day follow-up. Staff are also asked to review guidance on

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00:24:14

POD of the Rings: Fellowship of the Servicing

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2025/11/04

Season 1, Episode 20: Nov. 3, 202524 minFrom cliff-edge deadlines to cross-program victories, this week’s episode follows the Fellowship as it sets out across the landscape of ODHS. We face the SNAP cliff, master the art of written spell-craft, and celebrate four epic tales of teamwork where staff collaboration turns challenges into triumphs. It’s strategy, spirit, and service — all rolled into one quest.Deadline: ODHS (6:21) & FACT of the Week (9:12)Food Resources in Oregon (Oct. 27, 2025) —

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00:00:59

Have a "Thriller" of Halloween, ODHS

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2025/10/31

A Friday Funny to take you into this Halloween weekend...

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00:43:01

Pod or Treat!

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2025/10/29

Season 1, Episode 19 •Oct. 29, 2025 43 minBeneath the glow of a Halloween moon, ODHS faces its fears, finds its footing, and proves that even in a season of shadows, compassion still conquers the creepiness. From budget bats and policy potions to plain-language spells and the steady light of foster-care heroes—this week’s episode brews equal parts humor, heart, and human service.What’s InsideDeadline: ODHS (8:26) & FACT of the Week (10:45)-- Five-Percent Budget Proposal (Oct. 20)-- Customer

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00:40:48

A Visit to the Home-DePOD!

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2025/10/22

Season 1, Episode 18 · October 22, 2025 · 41 minGrab a cart and roll down the aisles—this week’s episode is stocked with socket sets of strategy, power tools of purpose, and the people turning small fixes into solid frameworks across ODHS.What’s inside:Deadline: ODHS (06:35) & FACT of the Week (9:00)Safety, Health & Well-Being Forums (Oct 20–24) – Practical tools, resources, and discussions to strengthen workplace safety and personal well-being. Topics include threat management,

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00:03:48

Four Minutes for the Fed: Why the SNAP Payment Error...

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2025/10/20

This time, we’re tackling something that doesn’toften make headlines but has major consequences—the SNAP payment error rate. It’s one of the key measures the federal government uses to judge how accurately states deliver food benefits, and under House Resolution 1, it’s tied directly to how much Oregon will have to pay.

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00:03:55

Four Minutes for the Fed: Food Support and the State...

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2025/10/20

This time, we’re looking at what happens after eligibility—how House Resolution 1 changes the way SNAP is funded and what it means for Oregon’s budget. HR 1 doesn’t just adjust who qualifies; it rewires how food support is paid for and administered across every state. For decades, SNAP’s costs were shared evenly: the federal government covered half of administrative expenses and all of the food benefits. HR 1 upends that balance. By 2027, states must pay 75 percent ofadministrative costs, leaving

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00:03:52

Four Minutes for the Fed: Changes in SNAP eligibility

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2025/10/20

This time, we’re talking about one of the most immediate shifts from House Resolution 1—the changes to SNAP eligibility. These updates reach deep into how food benefits are determined and who continues to receive them. Under HR 1, the biggest change affects able-bodied adults without dependents, or ABAWDs—people ages 18 to 64 who don’t have a child under 14 in their home

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00:04:05

Four Minutes for the Fed: An Overview or H.R. 1

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2025/10/20

H.R. 1: it's what’s at the root of all these changes: House Resolution 1. Also known as “The Big Beautiful Bill,” it is reshaping the work of the Oregon Department of Human Services. As a new federal law it makes some of the largest structural changes in decades to programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

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00:03:50

Director's message: Reminder about Oregon’s sanctuary...

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2025/10/17

Together with Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement Director Jessica Ventura, we want to remind you about Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise — what it means for all of us, our shared responsibilities under the law, and ways to support and stand with our communities.For more information, see the Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 email "Director's message: Reminder about Oregon’s sanctuary promise."

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00:55:04

Transformers: A Podcast (Not) in Disguise!

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2025/10/15

Season 1, Episode 17 · October 15, 2025 · 55 minIt’s a high-octane ride through deadlines, federal updates, and program rollouts—gears shifting fast, communication systems humming, and every segment more than meets the eye.This week:Deadline: ODHS (05:56) and FACT of the Week (16:07)Ready, Staffer One (19:43): Federal webinar highlights featuring Acting Deputy Director Dana Hittle, HR 1 Co-Leads Jessica Amaya Hoffman and Josh Harlukovich, OHA Medicaid Director Emma Sando, and Chief Data Officer

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00:53:21

Great British Brilliance! It’s a Pod-off!

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2025/10/07

Season 1, Episode 16 · October 8, 2025 · 53 minIt’s a British Bake Off–style tour through deadlines, federal updates, and program wins—proofed, laminated, and finished with a Discover glaze!What’s insideDeadline: ODHS (06:44) and FACT of the Week (15:22)The Magnificent 7 (17:42): Parent Advisory Council guide (Douglas Co.); OEP national awards & EligiBot; North Bend mobile van outage response; Relative Pathway recognized.The Big Picture (25:50): A south coast conversation with Sarah Kacell about

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00:53:44

We Don’t Pod No Stinkin’ Badgers!

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2025/10/01

We Don’t Pod No Stinkin’ Badgers!Season 1, Episode 15 — October 1, 2025 · 54 minsThis week on Sometimes a Great Podcast we open with origin beats and the platform drop. The pod is now available iTunes & Spotify— including all of our previous episodes. Then we’ll suit up for Deadline: ODHS (5:12) beginning with guidance on how ODHS is responding to the partial shutdown of the federal government. Then, we’ll power up with reminders about Trauma Aware Workforce Support & Community Connection

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00:46:01

TGIP! It’s Must-See OD-TVI

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2025/09/30

Season 1, Episode 14September 17, 2025 · 44 minsThis week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, we bring a full ’90s sitcom lineup—without the canned laughter. Acting Director Liesl Wendt opens the show (2:01), followed by Deadline: ODHS, it’s a clips-show mix of Out of the Darkness community walks, Orange Shirt Day, the PMA fall conference, and Disability Employment Awareness webinars. (5:42) FACT of the Week highlights the Oregon Eligibility Partnership, making benefits easier to access with dignity

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