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Influential Foster Youth Forum Calls For Sweeping Changes To Address Racism, Mental Health Issues 

Ideas from foster children themselves will play a "key role" in transforming the child welfare system, one official said.

Aug 31, 2020
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Children’s Mental Health Program Swept Up In Looming Budget Cuts

The state plans to delay a program projected to keep 300 children out of psychiatric residential treatment in its first year, saving money and keeping families together.

Jul 13, 2020
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Providers Want Children To Get Caught Up On Vaccines

May 18, 2020
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Youth Share Ideas To Tackle Mental Health Issues Amid Fears of Medicaid Funding Cuts

Sen. Ron Wyden spoke about his concerns this weekend at a Portland forum about youth mental health.

Feb 23, 2020
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State Lawmakers Seek Funding for Homeless And Foster Youth

Oregon lawmakers want to put more money into helping unaccompanied homeless youth before they enter adulthood.

Feb 3, 2020
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Study: Many Oregon Children Face Serious Medical, Social Problems

The findings intensify the need to focus on the “social determinants of health,” in addition to the provision of specific health care services.

Jun 3, 2019

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Legislature Passes Bill Aimed At Preventing Youth Suicide

The bill, also known as Adi’s Act, would require district-by-district policies to address rising youth suicide rates in the state.

May 23, 2019

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Oregon Could Become the First State to Offer Universal Home Health Visits to New Parents

Senate Bill 526 would set up home visits by public health nurses.

Jan 29, 2019

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Two Children Infected With Measles In Portland Area

Jan 4, 2019

Hayden Blasts Democrats for Planning to Cut Services to Disabled Kids

Cottage Grove Republican Rep. Cedric Hayden criticized the Democratic-led Legislature for funding a long list of pork barrel projects, singling out $1.5 million for Portland’s Japanese Garden, while demanding up to $10 million in cuts to services for people with disabilities.

Nov 15, 2017
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