Working together to give all children an equitable start
Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub works in collaboration with partners across communities in Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties to connect families with young children to helpful resources.
Our Mission
Develop and implement a coordinated approach, utilizing community strengths, meaningful relationships and collaborative partnerships, to leverage resources for Kindergarten readiness and enhanced early learning outcomes.
Support existing care and education programs and their growth
Expand early care and education program proficiency and/or capacity
Align to improve planning, communication and outcomes
Connect families to resources that are specific to their needs
Our Vision
A community where children thrive in stable and attached families, enter kindergarten ready to thrive and engage in meaningful learning, and to live in communities where people work together with intention and purpose for the greater good.
Our Goals:
Ensure children arrive at kindergarten ready to thrive
Families are stable and feel connected
Connect resources and programs to families to ensure better overall outcomes for young children
Our organization works across five sectors: Early Learning, Health, Human Services, K-12 Education, and Private Sector Partners.
Meet Our Team
The Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Team is dedicated to helping to connect all
families to services that can help them achieve success.
Director:
Shira Skybinskyy
SSkybinskyy@cgesd.k12.or.us
Coordinator:
Angela Bodwell
abodwell@cgesd.k12.or.us
Interpreter/Translator & Eligibility Specialist:
Erica Hernandez
ehernandez@cgesd.k12.or.us
Admin Assistant:
Nicole Tolmie
ntolmie@cgesd.k12.or.us
Admin Assistant:
Nicol Reel
nreel@cgesd.k12.or.us
Region: Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, Wasco & Wheeler counties
Backbone Organization: Columbia Gorge Education Service Department (CGESD)
Contract Executed: June 2015
Our Board
Amber DeGrange - Chair | Sherman County
Jennifer Heredia - Vice Chair | Early Learning Services
DeeAnn Bohn - Secretary | Hood River County
Debby Jones | Wasco County
Vacant | Gilliam County
Eli Bello | Social Services
Nancey Patten | Childcare Resource and Referral
Penny Fender | K-12 Education
Al Barton | Behavioral Health Services
Stacey Ayers | DHS District 9 Manager
Pat Sublette | Backbone Entity
Brandy Hornbrook | Wheeler County
Lexi Stickel | Health
VACANT | Business
Toni Gardner | Parent Representative
Brittany Smith | Parent Representative
Winter Marcum | Parent Representative
See Also Parent Leadership Committee
Governance Board Meetings - Fourth Tuesday of every month
Current Openings
Business/Community Members: The Hub is seeking a Board Member who represents local industry and/or community organizations.
For historical board documents, please contact us.
Early Childhood Suspension and Expulsion Prevention Program (ECSCEPP)
What is Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)?
IECMHC is a nationally recognized approach that pairs a mental health consultant with adults who work with infants and young children in different settings like childcare and preschool. Mental health consultation is not about “fixing kids.” Nor is it therapy. Mental health consultation helps caregivers support children’s healthy social and emotional development through relationship-based coaching and training.*
The video below is a recording of a meeting that works through the community feedback and survey data.