Oregon Senate Bill 632 Of 2015, Relating To Pilot Programs To Improve Foster Care; And Declaring An Emergency

The legislation was signed into law on April 20, 2015. It directs the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) to pilot two new foster care models to improve placement stability and child well-being; one will be tested in an urban area of the state and the other will be tested in a rural area. The models will target children up to age 20 who have experienced multiple foster care placements and who are at significant risk of developing lifelong emotional, behavioral, developmental and physical consequences due to disrupted and unsuccessful placements in the foster care system . . .