Author: Ashley Koch, Jamie Parfitt (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — An eastern Oregon mother who sued the state after being denied foster children due to her views on LGBTQ+ identities had her case appear before a federal judge in Portland ...
Author: Ashley Koch (KGW) BURNS, Ore. (KGW) — At any given time there are about 5,000 kids in Oregon’s foster care system. A mother in Malheur County says that she wants to adopt two of those kids from foster care, but ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore.– A 14 year-old girl died recently in a Klamath County home, according to her biological mother. Now, she is looking for justice. Ashley Gathard says her daughter, Fallon Murdock, died on March 30th in Klamath County. She’s ...
SOUTHERN OREGON — In hopes of preventing the separation of siblings into foster care homes, a worker with the Oregon Department of Human Services is reaching out to our community. In Jackson and Josephine counties, a combined total of 561 ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Every child deserves to have a present for Christmas. That’s why a local nonprofit is gathering as many donations as it can. The non-profit Every Child Jackson County is part of a statewide initiative to help children in ...
PHOENIX, Ore.– “Together We Rise.” It’s the name of a non-profit that supports children in the foster care system. But for one local high school basketball team working with the non-profit – it’s also become a motto. Whether they’re on ...
JACKSON CO., Ore – A local organization is part of a state pilot program to reduce the number of children that are put in foster care. Hearts with a Mission is a volunteer-based program that helps families get back on their ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Young teen in foster care are getting help through a pilot program new to Klamath County. It’s called the ‘Peer Up’ program, and your help is needed. The Peer Up program targets 14 and 15 year ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – A day after being grilled by state lawmakers on foster care issues, the head of the Oregon Department of Human Services traveled to Klamath Falls. D.H.S. Director Fariborz Pakseresht acknowledges there’s room for improvement. “A system ...
PHOENIX, Ore.– An adult foster care home in Phoenix is closing it’s doors after 16 years adding pressure to what is already an under-served community. For about 30 years, Annie Toliver has cared for the lives of others. She still ...