by Miranda | Jan 28, 2019 | Press Release
Salem, Oregon — A group of current and former foster youth from across the state are meeting with lawmakers today to lobby for child welfare reform. Their priority is to expand Oregon’s Independent Living Program (ILP), which prepares foster youth for their transition...
by Miranda | Aug 10, 2018 | Policy Recommendations, Uncategorized
35 current and former foster youth from across the state participated in the 2018 OFYC Policy Conference to build community with other foster youth and develop solutions for Oregon’s foster care system. On July 24th, many of them presented the following...
by Miranda | Aug 1, 2018 | Press Release
Salem, Oregon — Current and former foster youth have presented policy recommendations for improving foster care to an audience of lawmakers, Oregon Department of Human Service administrators, service providers and community members. Developed by youth at the Oregon...
by Miranda | Jul 30, 2018 | Policy Conference
In July, 35 current and former foster youth from across the state gathered in Salem for the bi-annual OFYC Policy Conference. Youth in attendance shared personal stories, participated in workshops and trainings, and took part in fun activities. They also worked...
by Miranda | Jun 3, 2018 | Child Welfare
Every few months, OFYC members help to train new caseworkers and trainers who work in local DHS branches across the state. All new DHS caseworkers are required to attend this training and OFYC youth participate in panel discussions based on their experiences in foster...
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