ODHS Community Partner Meetings

Community partner 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 partners. The meetings include a question-and-answer period.

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You’re Invited: A virtual conversation with ODHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht on the Oregon legislative session

We warmly invite you to join Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Director Fariborz Pakseresht for a virtual conversation reflecting on the outcomes of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. This is a chance to come together with fellow community partners to hear about key legislative highlights, explore how the state budget will shape ODHS programs, and consider what lies ahead. We’ll also reserve time for your questions and thoughts, because your voice and partnership are essential to our shared work in serving individuals and families in our diverse communities.

Date: Aug. 12, 2025

Time and format: 10 to 11 a.m. on Zoom

ASL Interpretation along with Real-time captioning (CART) will be available.

Please contact communications.dhs@odhsoha.oregon.gov or 503-716-2871 (voice or text), at least 48 hours before the start of the webinar to request an accommodation. We will make every effort to provide services requested after the 48-hour deadline. We accept all relay calls. If you need an accommodation, please contact us right away, even if you are only considering attending. The earlier you make a request the more likely we can meet the need. 

Past meetings

Community partner meeting - June 25, 2024

Conversation with our partners - Jan. 29, 2024

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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.