A birth certificate is an important legal document. Without a birth certificate, it's hard or impossible to find housing, work or apply for public assistance. For a person who is homeless getting a birth certificate can be difficult
Starting July 1st the Oregon Health Authority has started a program to provide birth certificates to persons who are homeless.
Applicants can apply for a free certificate from enrolled homeless service providers. However, the program has limited funding so applicants should apply as soon as possible.