Putting Youth Back on Track
Returning Home
A Passion for the Outdoors
Happening Upon 4-H
Finding Hope
Outreach Specialists Change Lives
Benton County is Sustainability
It Takes a Village
Working with Youth
A Heart for the Fair
Deputies Back in School
Making a Difference
By the time clients get into Erin Fox's caseload, they typically are no strangers to the criminal justice system. Every day Fox – a Juvenile Court Counselor with the Benton County Juvenile Department – works with the highest-risk youth on the department roster, and she loves what she does.
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A little community support went a long way in the endeavor to move the Fort Hoskins Commander's House back to its original location. In October 2012, the Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department had the structure returned to the historic park.
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“I‘ve always liked to walk and hike since I was a kid,” Phil Hays said. That passion has carried on into his adult life, and he has served on the Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Advisory Board since 1990.
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When Makai Bradley, of Corvallis, was a youngster, he stumbled upon 4-H because he needed something to do. His parents are both teachers and on conference days, he was stuck at school all day. A friend invited Makai to 4-H, and he got into the Lincoln Needles sewing club.
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By all accounts Michelle Dixon is a bright, creative and energetic young person with a promising future. She graduated from Crescent Valley High School in 2010 at the age of 16 and currently enjoys a straight-A grade-point average at Linn-Benton Community College.
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If it takes a village to raise a child, it certainly takes a team effort to redirect at-risk youth. With heavy caseloads and many clients, Benton County Juvenile Department counselors are busy creating programming that serves the needs of the kids under their supervision, but someone has to make sure the youth are following through.
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Being the parent of a child with special health needs can be rewarding and challenging for the entire family. The CaCoon nurse is able to work with the families and the child to overcome the challenges. The CaCoon program allows a nurse to visit the family in their home and provide a variety of services.
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Benton County Departments work every day to implement sustainability into projects and programs. Sustainable actions include using resources efficiently, investing in the future and supporting stability for the local economy, environment and communities.
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Since about 2006 Benton County Mental Health Specialist Elizabeth Holden has been paying weekly visits to the Alsea School District as part of the School-Based Services Program.
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Jason Lewis didn‘t know he wanted to spend his career working with kids, but during his three years working at the Children‘s Farm Home, the Western Oregon University graduate decided working with high-risk kids and having a positive influence on them was rewarding.
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Alyssa Chart, a 19-year-old from Albany is living a long-time dream as the 2013 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen.
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Building a healthy respect and appreciation for law enforcement helps create well-balanced citizens. Students at several schools in rural Benton County are developing those attitudes through interactions and exposure to Benton County Sheriff‘s Office deputies, which is made possible by the School Resource Deputy program.
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The Benton County Juvenile Department is making a huge difference in the lives of youth in our communities.
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Rocio Muñoz of the Benton County Health Department has made it her life‘s mission to help others. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has taken note, and published a profile of Rocio.
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What's Happening in Benton County
Commissioners take on AOC leadership roles
All three members of the Benton County Board of Commissioners will be serving in leadership capacities within Association of Oregon Counties, providing Benton County's voice on a variety of statewide issues.
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Benton County seeks volunteers for committees
The Benton County Board of Commissioners is seeking community members to fill vacancies on a variety of panels that impact county services.
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Interactive Civics Lesson
This game is a great way to learn about civics, the public process and so much more.
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Benton County names 2013 Fair and Rodeo Queen
For as long as she can remember Alyssa Chart has loved the county fair.
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Floodplain Permits
Benton County would like everyone to be aware that a Floodplain Development Permit is required for all development conducted within the Special Flood Hazard Area (also referred to as the 100-year floodplain). This includes flood damage repair and projects that do not require building permits. These permits are free.
Flood Facts
Whether you live in a floodplain or not, you can learn how to prepare your home and family for flooding, as well as find resources for when floods occur. Read more...
Roundabouts
An informational video was created by the Minnesota Department of Transportation that discusses the advantages of roundabouts. More information is available from Public Works.
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