WHAT WE’RE UP TO
Caseworker Training & Train the Trainer
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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Child Welfare Director Marilyn Jones
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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2018 Policy Conference
If you’re 14-25 years old and have ever been in foster care, you’re invited!!! Join 35-40 other current or former foster youth from across Oregon for three days of advocacy, activism, leadership and fun! Where: Willamette University, Salem When: Saturday, July 21st –...
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OFYC Members Advocate In Washington, DC!
On October 20-23rd, 2017, four OFYC members traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in Foster Youth in Action‘s annual “Leaders for Change” conference! We were joined by youth and young adult leaders from over 20 states to: build our skills as advocates learn...
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The Sibling Bill of Rights is Here!
Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights! Please contact your DHS caseworker or your local branch office for a hard copy of your own. Click here for an electronic version Click here for a tip sheet Don’t forget you have the Foster Care Ombudsman for support...
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