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Oregon presents Family First prevention plan and strategy to draw down Title IV‑E funds
Summary
ODHS told the Senate Human Services Committee it submitted a new five‑year Title IV‑E prevention plan and expects federal review; the plan expands eligibility, emphasizes tribal and lived‑experience leadership, and aims to scale evidence‑based services while expanding claiming capacity.
Oregon Department of Human Services officials presented an update on the Family First Prevention Services Act and the state's strategy to expand prevention services, draw down federal Title IV‑E funds and reduce foster‑care entries.
Molly Miller introduced Mary Geelen, the state's Family First manager, who said prevention is grounded in the idea that "every child deserves to be safe." Geelen outlined Oregon's current plan, noting the state secured a 2021 federal approval and a December 2025 extension that…
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