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Connected Lane County to try novel approach in assisting area youth

First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson (left), Governor Tina Kotek, and Connected Lane County's Heidi Larwick tour the organization's
Connected Lane County
First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson (left), Governor Tina Kotek, and Connected Lane County's Heidi Larwick tour one of the organization's facilities in 2023.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you'll hear a conversation with Heidi Larwick, Executive Director and Annie Dropek, Program Lead with Connected Lane County. The organization is part of a pilot program to provide direct cash transfers to young adults to help keep them out of homelessness.

Connected Lane County provides services for underserved youth in Lane County. It works with Lane County school districts, industry partners, workgroups, and community organizations to create opportunities and prepare youth for their lives beyond high school.

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Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.