by Our Children Oregon | Oct 30, 2018 | Advocacy, Child Welfare, Legislative Concept, Policy Conference, Policy Recommendations, Youth-Led Organizing
OFYC is excited to announce our 2019 Legislative Concept: Fully fund the Independent Living Program (ILP). With sufficient funding, the Independent Living Program will be able to meet the needs of transitional foster youth who are eligible for services, statewide....
by Our Children Oregon | Oct 22, 2018 | Advocacy, Child Welfare, Policy Conference, Policy Recommendations, Uncategorized, Youth-Led Organizing
Read Governor's Child Welfare Agenda HERE Amidst the Salem water crisis and hot summer nights towards the end of July, 35 of Oregon’s young leaders in Child Welfare advocacy gathered at Willamette University to problem- solve challenges within the foster care...
by Our Children Oregon | 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...
by Our Children Oregon | Jun 3, 2018 | Child Welfare
Since the end of 2017, OFYC members have been meeting regularly with Marilyn Jones, the Child Welfare Director at the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS). At their most recent meeting, members discussed how DHS can better support families in situations where it...
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