Oregon authorities seek public's help to find missing 17-year-old
Child Welfare Division, is urging the public to assist in locating Joshua Makalea, a 17-year-old in foster care who went ...
Oregon child welfare workers fielded extensive complaints about homelife of boy who died in woods
The report provides bleak new details about Joshua McCoy’s homelife, noting one report from last May that described squalid ...
Oregon bill would again allow out-of-state place for foster children
Opponents say the proposal would eliminate protections and place kids at further risk. It also would modify child restraint and seclusion definitions.
Former Oregon child protection spokesperson accused of child sexual abuse
Gene Evans was the top spokesperson for two Oregon agencies charged with doing right by children. But, as OPB reported this ...
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Advocacy group alleges Oregon hid details of foster care child’s death
Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of suicide. If you or someone you love is considering self-harm, support is available 24 hours a day at the national suicide crisis lifeline by ...
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Oregon lawmakers consider sending kids in foster care out of state, again. Only this time, with less transparency
Oregon lawmakers are considering a wide-ranging measure, House Bill 3835, that would simplify what is investigated as child abuse in both schools and foster homes. The measure would also give the ...
Parents, child care providers march at Oregon State Capitol for accessible child care
About 100 people participated in a march and day of lobbying Tuesday to advocate for accessible child care in Oregon.
Former Oregon Child Protection Advocate Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Gene Evans is accused by two former students who allege he sexually abused them when he was an teacher in Oregon.