Regional Interests

What's Wrong With Oregon's Child Welfare Office?

Oregon Public Broadcasting | By Allison Frost

Published February 5, 2018 at 7:46 AM PST

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<p>People who've been through foster care systems, like the Oregon Department of Human Services, are more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions later in life, according to a new study.</p> — People who've been through foster care systems, like the Oregon Department of Human Services, are more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions later in life, according to a new study.

We explore the scathing, in-depth , which found that overwork and systemic mismanagement are endangering some of Oregon’s most vulnerable children. Our guests are Jamie Ralls, Audit Manager at the Secretary of State’s audit division; Fariborz Pakseresht, director of the Department of Human Services; and Marilyn Jones, DHS Child Welfare director. We’re also joined by Richard Wexler, executive director  of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform , who shares what’s worked in other states around the country to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.