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Oregon Highlights Family Reunification Efforts

As June comes to a close, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is highlighting the importance of family reunification and the programs designed to help children safely return home after involvement with the child welfare system.

State officials say child welfare practices have changed dramatically over the past two decades, shifting away from a system focused primarily on removing children from their homes toward one that emphasizes strengthening families and addressing the issues that…