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 | 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 | 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...
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