Senate panel hears bill to guarantee $350,000 a year for Oregon Foster Youth Connection

Feb 25, 2025

A Senate Human Services public hearing on Senate Bill 937 would require the Oregon Department of Human Services to provide $350,000 annually to the Oregon Foster Youth Connection to support foster-youth advocacy; sponsors said the bill aims to preserve a youth-directed advocacy structure after recent contract changes.

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The Senate Committee on Human Services opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 937, which would require the Oregon Department of Human Services to distribute $350,000 annually to the Oregon Foster Youth Connection for foster-youth advocacy and support; the measure declares an emergency and would take effect on passage.

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