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Senate Bill 123

6/24/2013

Oregon Legislature Approves Foster Youth Bill of Rights

Journalism for Social Change Fellows

The Oregon legislature passed a bill this week that will require the state of Oregon to inform all foster youth of their rights Senate Bill 123-A was conceived by the members of Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC), and is aimed at giving foster youth an understanding of the rights they have under state law.

3/20/2013

Oregon Foster Youths Pushing Bill of Rights Legislation

Ryann Blackshere

Five foster youth are set to testify tomorrow at a public hearing to convince Oregon lawmakers of the need for the creation of a statewide bill of rights for youth in foster care.

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