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One Washington County OregonAuthor: Washington County
"One Washington County Oregon" is a podcast featuring employees, subject matter experts, and special guests from one of Oregon's most diverse counties, discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Washington County. Coined after the Countys unifying vision, One Washington County, the podcast aims to share stories that showcase how multiple departments, teams, and individuals across the organization work together to serve and enrich the Washington County community. Language: en-us Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Helped to Helper: How WIC Changed One Family’s Path
Episode 15
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Tara Olson, a program supervisor at Washington County who shares a personal story of how the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program changed the course of her family’s life. Tara reflects on her mother’s experience as a 19-year-old navigating pregnancy alone in the 1990s — working warehouse jobs, unaware of the support WIC could offer. It wasn’t until her second pregnancy that Tara’s mom discovered WIC. As a single mother of two, WIC became a lifeline — providing nutritious food, baby formula, and guidance during a critical time. Now, decades later, Tara leads the very program that once supported her family. She shares insights on how WIC continues serving families across Washington County. Whether you’re a parent, a neighbor, or simply someone who cares about community health, this episode is a reminder of the value of County services to the community.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Learn more about Washington County: News and Updates Facebook page Feed on X (formerly Twitter) Instagram page LinkedIn YouTube page NextDoor
