Welcome!
Hello, young people! Here are a couple of great contacts to help answer questions and resolve issues:
FosterClub's dedicated representative for Oregon is Ashlee: 503-717-1552, or email her. She can help you find resources to help you transition to adulthood and connect you to leadership opportunities.
For problems or complaints, contact Oregon's Ombudsman, Darin Mancuso, at 1-855-840-6036 or you can email him.
BLOGS
Meet our 2017 All-Stars
By Adam@fosterclub — Jun 15, 2017
It's been a busy summer doing some amazing things. FosterClub has welcomed 24 All-Stars to our headquarters in Seaside, Oregon. From here they have been able to travel across the country and reach youth in care. For more information on the All-Stars... Read more
House Passes Bill Extending Health Benefits for Teens Leaving Foster Care
By FC Steve — Feb 24, 2010
OregonLive.com, by Michelle Cole, February 23, 2010, SALEM -- Teens aging out of foster care will retain health care coverage from the Oregon Health Plan until they turn 21, under a bill that passed the House on a unanimous vote. All children in... Read more
Tagged:FosterClub Named Top Mid-sized Youth Organization in the Northwest
By FC Steve — Oct 22, 2009
Seaside, OR, (October 23, 2009) – FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, was named “Best of the Northwest” medium-sized non-profit organization in the 2009 Youth Thrive Awards. The contest, held during August and September... Read more
Oregon House passes bill on foster kids' medication
By FC Steve — Jun 18, 2009
by Michelle Cole, Oregonlive.com , 6/17/09, SALEM -- Children in state foster care -- even kids younger than 4 -- are being prescribed powerful antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs. State lawmakers want to make sure those kids get more attention... Read more
Tagged:RESOURCES
The website link takes you to foster youth rights in foster care.
The current foster care ombudsman in Oregon is named Darin Mancuso. You can call him with complaints and he will investigate.
Portland Community College is committed to creating educational opportunities for students who have been in the foster care system. Each year, over 600 youth in Oregon age out of foster care.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) Independent Living Program (ILP) has received Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) funding to help current or former foster care youth with postseconda
At age 18, many foster youth become solely responsible for themselves almost overnight with little or no support.