Child Welfare Community Engagement

The Child Welfare Division (CW) is transforming our work to support, preserve and strengthen families. Our collaboration with community members and partners is critical to this transformation. We encourage you to connect with us as we engage communities in child well-being.

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Advisory committees and councils

Review boards

Citizen Review Boards (CRBs) review cases of children in Oregon's foster care system.

Volunteer opportunities

Help support children and families in Oregon with Every Child

Community connections

Upcoming meetings

None at this time.

Past events

Disability Rights Oregon and ODHS Child Welfare Wyatt et al. v. Kotek et al. Listening Session

Aug. 1, 2024: Watch recording on YouTube
FAQ: Wyatt et al. v. Kotek et al. Settlement Agreement

Doris Duke Foundation Opt-in for Families Kickoff

March 11, 2024: Watch recording on YouTube

Child Welfare Community Connection

May 15, 2024: Watch recording on YouTube

Jan. 17, 2024: Watch recording on YouTube

Community news

Doris Duke Foundation grant

Oregon is one of four states to receive a three-year grant for the "Opt-in for Families" initiative. Opt-in for Families provides ODHS and community partners with technical assistance to continue the work of connecting families with needed material and community supports. This builds on our work to develop innovative models to address the needs of children and families before safety becomes an issue.

Learn about Opt-in for Families