Federal judge approves foster care system reform settlement in Oregon class action lawsuit.
A federal judge has approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Oregon's Department of Human Services (DHS) aimed at reforming the state's foster care system. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, claimed DHS failed to protect foster children from abuse and trauma. The settlement involves collaboration with a neutral expert to establish goals for improvement. Current and former foster youth express cautious optimism for necessary changes to enhance safety and well-being in the system.
September 13, 2024
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