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  1. Treatment foster care model shows promising results

    An Oregon-developed model of foster care aims for reunification Editor’s note: As part of Street Roots’ ongoing solutions-based reporting on the foster care system, Street Roots took a deep dive into the national and local data on placement stability and ...

    10 Nov 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  2. Frequent moves for Georgia foster youth prompt changes

    ‘PAUSE’ calls in Georgia require extra steps be taken before removal of youth from their foster placements As part of Street Roots’ ongoing solutions-based reporting on the foster care system, Street Roots took a deep dive into the national and local data ...

    3 Nov 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  3. A pilot program in Iowa produces encouraging results for foster kids

    Iowa's ‘4 questions, 7 judges’ program aims to minimize unnecessary removals Editor’s note: As part of Street Roots’ ongoing solutions-based reporting on the foster care system, Street Roots took a deep dive into the national and local data on placem ...

    27 Oct 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  4. Iowa foster care system changes prove positive and effective

    In hopes of improving the placement stability in the state's foster care system Iowa implemented a ‘No Eject/No Reject’ policy As part of Street Roots’ ongoing solutions-based reporting on the foster care system, Street Roots took a deep dive into th ...

    20 Oct 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  5. Lack of placement stability for Oregon foster youth causes traumatic disruptions

    Former foster youth speak on their experience with a lack of placement stability while in Oregon's foster care system In response to Oregon’s high number of moves and disruptions for young people in foster care, Street Roots, with funding and collabo ...

    13 Oct 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  6. Hard-to-reach foster youth eligible for pandemic relief funds

    Oregon nonprofit hires former foster youth to help distribute pandemic relief Four young “peer navigators” from Fosterclub are contacting current and former foster youth and encouraging them to apply for the COVID-related emergency cash assistance by the ...

    1 Sep 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  7. Pandemic weighs heavy on Oregon foster families

    Current and former foster youths, as well as foster parents, struggle with effects of isolation and economic hardship Current and former foster youths in Oregon are crying out for help. Along with an ongoing need for food and extended housing, many alread ...

    3 Feb 2021 - Libby Dowsett

  8. Communities respond to needs of 500 Oregon foster families, but more help is needed

    My NeighbOR connects foster families with goods and services donated by their neighbors Brandon and Kellie Smith weren’t looking to become foster parents, but the foster care system came to them. In 2015, there was a child in need, and the Smiths answered ...

    9 May 2020 - Libby Dowsett

  9. During pandemic, more Oregonians interested in foster parenting, adoption

    The governor's stay-home order has resulted in more connections with prospective foster families, says the director of Every Child The number of families inquiring about becoming foster parents or adopting through the state is soaring during this pan ...

    9 May 2020 - Libby Dowsett

  10. What Oregon can learn from other states about foster care reform

    States that have overhauled their foster care systems in the wake of class-action lawsuits may offer lessons The story of three boys trapped in a torturous family circle of abuse, starvation and neglect was the impetus for immediate change in New Jersey’s ...

    21 Feb 2020 - Libby Dowsett

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