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Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights! »

2017 Legislative Session Update!

May 3, 2017 by Lisa McMahon

Youth voices were heard by the Oregon Legislature!

Next stop… Governor Brown

HB 2216 Oregon Foster Sibling Bill of Rights

2/9/17: Public Hearing in the House Human Services Committee
3/16/17: House floor vote… Passed unanimously
4/19/17: Public Hearing in the Senate Human Services Committee
5/2/17: Senate floor vote… Passed unanimously

Thank you to everyone who has been helpful along the way…

  • The whole team at Children First for Oregon and United for Kids
  • Foster Youth in Action
  • Representative Piluso, Representative Keny-Guyer, Representative Stark, Representative McLain, Representative Sanchez
  • Senator Gelser, Senator Monnes Anderson, Senator Olsen, Senator Dembrow
  • All of the sponsors of the OFYC Program! [Click here if YOU want to join the team helping youth keep up this work]

Two OFYC Legislative Committee Members testifying in front of the Senate Human Services Committee.

Three OFYC Legislative Committee Members with our Chief Sponsor, Rep Piluso.

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