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Bill would invite CASA representation to child welfare advisory bodies; network asks for permissive language and staff representation
Summary
Senate Bill 135 would add court appointed special advocate (CASA) representation to several advisory councils and multidisciplinary review teams that address children in the child welfare system. The Oregon CASA Network supported the concept but asked that inclusion be permissive, funded and specified as Oregon CASA Network staff for statewide
Senate Bill 135 would add court appointed special advocates and CASA program representatives to a list of advisory councils, committees and review teams that address children in the child welfare system.
Committee staff said the goal is to “infuse the voice of children into these processes” by opening invitations to CASA representatives. The sponsor and staff clarified that the forthcoming amendments are intended to make participation permissive rather than…
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