| Subject: tomorrow's DHS hearing in Salem |
Author:
Susan Detlefsen
|
[
Next Thread |
Previous Thread |
Next Message |
Previous Message
]
Date Posted: 09/28/06 11:25am
To: Media contacts, Judges, others concerned about child welfare in
Oregon
Please see Representative Anderson's attached press release regarding
tomorrow's hearing in Salem.
Susan Detlefsen
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Families Tell Child Welfare Horror Stories Friday
> From: "Rep Anderson"
> Date: Wed, September 27, 2006 9:55 pm
> To: REP Anderson
>
>
>
> NEWS RELEASE September 27, 2006 State Representative Gordon Anderson House District 3 Contact: Dawn Phillips 503-750-1764 Oregon Families Share Child Welfare Horror Stories Friday (Salem) The Interim House Task Force on Child Welfare will hear families from all over Oregon who believe theyve been treated unfairly by the Department of Human Services, Children, Adults and Families Division this Friday September 29th at the State Capitol. State Representative Gordon Anderson (R-Grants Pass), who requested the meeting, expects to hear, some of the emotional horror stories from families who feel DHS has treated them in a destructive way. The hearing starts at 1 pm in Hearing Room E. I have been saddened by the large number of families who have rushed to testify, with more writing every day, said Anderson. Due to time constraints only a limited number of families will be allowed to testify and the list is already full. Oregonian are encouraged to attend to listen to the testimony and submit comments to their own legislators. (www.leg.state.or.us) Parents, grandparents and other family members from as far away as Ontario and Klamath Falls are expected to attend Fridays hearing. Anderson is grateful to Task Force Chairman, State Representative Billy Dalto (R-Salem) for hosting the meeting. It is my hope that the members of this Task Force will use the cases they learn about Friday to push for changes in the law during the 2007 Legislative Session, explained Anderson. DHS claims its purpose is to restore families, but when someone gets on their bad side for one reason or another, it appears as if there is no stopping the agency from separating parents and children for years or permanently adopting the kids to a strange family, said Anderson. Ramona Foley, Assistant DHS Director, in charge of the Children, Adult and Families Division, is expected to be on hand Friday along with Clyde Saiki Deputy Director of Operations or DHS. Anderson pointed out actions by the agency dont just cause an emotional, but also a financial drain on the families. In many cases the state spends thousand of dollars in court costs taking children over the parents heartbreaking objections, while the family might go bankrupt fighting back. He added, This is wrong. Its time to accept healthy parental training and rid their lives of habits that make them poor parents. I hope our hearing on September 29th will start the process of bringing bad agency habits to light. ### 900 Court Street NE H-284, Salem, OR 97301 ~ 503.986.1403 www.leg.state.or.us/anderson ~ rep.gordonanderson@state.or.us
[
Next Thread |
Previous Thread |
Next Message |
Previous Message
]
| |
Feedback: 