Oregon House Bill 2216 Of 2017, Relating To Rights Of Foster Children Who Are Siblings

On March 14, 2017, the Oregon Legislature released House Bill 2216 (HB 2216), which would create a “Sibling Bill of Rights" for foster children. The goal is to focus state efforts on supporting and maintaining relationships among siblings placed in foster care. The legislation was introduced on January 9, 2017, and was passed by the House on March 16, 2017.

The bill, now under consideration by the state senate, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) to adopt rules to establish an Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights to ensure that the foster care system supports a . . .