Oregon

Oregon’s “Momnibus” legislative package looks to improve outcomes through multiple support efforts, including expanding access to doulas.

Two pieces of legislation in New York would end the common practice of giving foster youth trash bags to transport their belongings.

Oregon’s Indian Country elders harness the power of equine therapy for Native children leaving foster care and juvenile justice systems.

An Oregon mother has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the state discriminated against her for her religious beliefs.

Child welfare agencies often intercept Social Security and other benefits owed to foster youth. In some states, that's starting to change.

By Sara Tiano The Oregon-based mentoring organization Friends of the Children has been gifted $33 million by Gary and Christine Rood. The grant comes on the heels of a $44 million grant from the Mackenzie Scott Foundation awarded in August. 

Two senators have launched a new inquiry into four major operators of youth residential treatment programs that have been the subject of recent reports of abusive treatment.

Oregon child welfare officials are replacing an algorithm used to help determine which families should be visited by child protective services with a new screening process.

A class-action lawsuit alleging that the state of Oregon has violated the rights of children in its child welfare system may proceed, a federal judge ruled last week.