In the Press

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KGW Straight Talk June 2019

A Revolution in Portland’s Foster Care by Steve Duin, The Oregonian

All is not lost. And if you doubt that, lean close as I share what began with Jillana Goble in a sullen, soiled child welfare office in east Portland.

Redefining the Shadow of the Church by Steve Duin, The Oregonian

The goal: 884 new families, enough to provide safe and healthy placement for every foster child in the metro area. The certified volunteers to date: 16.

Claiming Grace, one child at a Time by Steve Duin, The Oregonian

There was a child.  An emergency.  A need that would not take a holiday.

Grace Finds Her Foster Home Steve Duin blog

She returned Monday morning to the child-welfare office in Gresham.  She spent another 10 hours bouncing off the walls, waiting to see what or who would happen next.

A Transformative Use of Our Fear and Frustration

In that crowded room, the Portland Leadership Foundation unveiled Every Child, an initiative that dramatically expands its support for Oregon’s foster children and families. Leading the cheers in Salem? Oregon’s Department of Human Services.

Churches, state team up to energize Child Welfare, Ed Langlois, Of the Catholic Sentinel

Volunteers spruce up East County Child Welfare office to make it warmer for children, OregonLive