Offers support, resource referral, and additional after-hours support for foster parents.

Conducts nationwide searches of family for youth in the foster care system. Search can be used to create family trees or locate willing relatives who can be viable placements for the youth. Process involves file mining, internet search, calling/engagement, and family meeting/planning, if needed.

Program Information Coordinator provides information to families interested in foster care or adoption. Staff guides families through the certification and home study process for foster care and adoption programs. Foster parents receive ongoing training to maintain certification and support.

Assists youth and families who are involved with state or tribal foster care systems. Provides culturally appropriate individual and family-based support services to help build understanding and maintain Native cultural traditions, assists youth and families in identifying and accessing community resources, and supports families with reunification or in finding other permanent homes. Foster Care support services include various group meetings and support classes.

Also works to recruit new foster families from the Native American community and support them through the certification process. Support services include Positive Indian Parenting classes, Sibling and Family Night events, Foster Parent Support night, and genealogy and regalia assistance.

To address the physical, emotional and social needs of children and youth while providing a safe and nurturing care for treatment services or therapeutic foster care.

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for ages 18-21 who are former or current foster children, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource workers in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for ages 18-21 who are former or current foster children, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource workers in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

Treatment Foster Care (TFC) providers work with children and families involved in juvenile justice and child welfare. Wraparound services include respite care, 24-hour/7/365 day support, guidance from a multidisciplinary team providing individual and family therapy, and skills training. TFC providers receive continuing training, weekly support groups, and a monthly reimbursement. Youth in TFC are ages 4-18 that are part of Oregon DHS Child Welfare referred by Oregon DHS Child Welfare or the Oregon Youth Authority.

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits, and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for ages 18-21 who are former or current foster children, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource workers in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for ages 18-21 who are former or current foster children, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource workers in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for youth 18-21 years of age who are currently or formerly in foster care, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource navigators in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for youth 18-21 years of age who are currently or formerly in foster care, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource navigators in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for youth 18-21 years of age who are currently or formerly in foster care, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource navigators in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for youth 18-21 years of age who are currently or formerly in foster care, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource navigators in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

This program provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, and family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who have been adopted, independent living program for youth 18-21 years of age who are currently or formerly in foster care, supportive services to eligible children and families such as resource navigators in the home and parent training. This program includes assistance to eligible children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Office also recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (foster parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

Provides protective services assessment for child victims of abuse and neglect, investigation of suspected medical neglect, family restorative services, substitute care (foster care), permanent foster care, adoption resources for both adoptive parents and children who are adopted, and an independent living program for current and former foster youth (under age 24). This office recruits and trains qualified individuals and families to provide permanent and temporary substitute care for children in state custody (resource parents/families).

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The Mentor Program is designed to provide diversion services as a residential alternative to Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) Youth Correctional Facilities. These youths are court-involved and on probation or parole to OYA for out of home placement. The length of the program is between 6 months and 18 months in a proctor home setting.

The Mentor Program provides skills training, individual, group, and family counseling. Outpatient Alcohol and Drug services are available in the community, provided through the Mid-Valley Behavior Care Network. Assessments and recommendations are provided to facilitate case planning. Family involvement is required whenever possible in developing individual treatment, family treatment or parent training plans.

A Proctor home is a highly trained, specialized foster home. Proctor homes are screened and trained professional Proctor Parents who are an integral part of the Service Team. They must be flexible, have a high level of tolerance and, above all, a good sense of humor. New Proctor Parents typically receive a minimum of 32 hours of in-depth training provided by staff, current proctor parents, and resources such as OYA and DHS before youth are placed and are involved in on-going monthly training. Proctor Parents attend weekly and monthly staff meetings, log behaviors, implement service plans, and write progress notes.

Children's Administration staff work with children and families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services that support families and assure safety and well-being for children. These services are designed to reduce the risk of abuse, find safe alternatives to out-of-home placement, and assure safety and permanency for children in care.

Services to support families who are in crisis and at risk of disruption and services to care for children in placement are provided primarily by community agencies and foster parents. In addition, private child placing agencies provide adoption services and foster care to some youth in the custody of the Children's Administration. Provides crisis intervention, assessment and case management services.

Children's Administration staff work with children and families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services that support families and assure safety and well-being for children. These services are designed to reduce the risk of abuse, find safe alternatives to out-of-home placement, and assure safety and permanency for children in care.

Services to support families who are in crisis and at risk of disruption and services to care for children in placement are provided primarily by community agencies and foster parents. In addition, private child placing agencies provide adoption services and foster care to some youth in the custody of the Children's Administration. Provides crisis intervention, assessment and case management services.

Children's Administration staff work with children and families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services that support families and assure safety and well-being for children. These services are designed to reduce the risk of abuse, find safe alternatives to out-of-home placement, and assure safety and permanency for children in care.

Services to support families who are in crisis and at risk of disruption and services to care for children in placement are provided primarily by community agencies and foster parents. In addition, private child placing agencies provide adoption services and foster care to some youth in the custody of the Children's Administration. Provides crisis intervention, assessment and case management services.