by Our Children Oregon | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you a current or former foster youth 14-25 years old? Do you want to learn how to advocate for policy change in the Oregon Legislature? Do you want to be at the table to improve foster care? Come to our virtual Advocacy Convening! Connect with 35-40 current and...
by Our Children Oregon | Sep 30, 2020 | Policy Recommendations
Twenty-six current and former foster youth from across the state participated in Oregon Foster Youth Connection’s virtual 2020 Policy Conference. On Aug 25th, many of them presented the following recommendations to an audience of lawmakers, Oregon Department of Human...
by Our Children Oregon | Sep 30, 2020 | Press Release, Uncategorized
For immediate release: 08/26/20 Contact: Michelle Luedtke | michelle@ourchildrenoregon.org | 503-236-9754 Foster Youth Propose Policy Recommendations to Improve Oregon’s Foster Care System Oregon: Tuesday afternoon, current and former foster youth virtually presented...
by Our Children Oregon | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re 14-25 years old and have ever been in foster care, you’re invited!!! Join 35-40 other current or former foster youth from across Oregon for four days of virtual advocacy, activism, leadership and fun! Where: At your computer or phone When: Saturday, August...
by Our Children Oregon | May 28, 2020 | Advocacy
OFYC members Violet D. and Phoenix R. traveled to Washington, D.C. in March to participate in a special opportunity. Here’s what Violet said about her experience: What was the opportunity? The Children’s Bureau (CB) and the Capacity Building Center for States (the...
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