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The rights of young people impacted by the foster care system vary from state to state. The Oregon Foster Children's Bill of Rights identifies the...

Rights & Reporting Complaints

Ombudsman is a Swedish word that means "representative" or "agent." Ombudsman or Child Advocates were established within states and/or Child Welfare...

School-Based & Campus

Portland Community College is committed to creating educational opportunities for students who have been in the foster care system. With the help of...

School-Based & Campus

At age 18, many foster youth become solely responsible for themselves almost overnight with little or no support. Tuition and fee waivers will...

Health & Wellbeing

Medicaid is the basic health insurance that is available to eligible current/former foster youth. The State of Oregon allows foster youth to remain on...