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Find your county below, which will list the phone number for
the DHS office in your area.
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Baker
(Toll-free)800-646-5430
Benton
541-757-4121
Clackamas
(Toll-free)800-628-7876
Clatsop
(Toll-free) 800-643-4606
Columbia
(Toll-free)800-428-1546
Coos
(Toll-free)800-500-2730
Crook
541-447-6207
Curry
(Toll-free)800-510-0000
Deschutes
541-388-6161
Douglas
(Toll-free)800-305-2903
Gilliam-Wheeler
541-384-4252
Grant
541-575-0728
Harney
541-573-2086
Hermiston
(Toll-free)877-488-4939
Hood
River
541-386-2962
Jackson
541-776-6120
Jefferson
541-475-2292x310
Josephine
(Toll-free)800-930-4364
Klamath
541-883-5570 |
Lake
(Toll-free)888-811-4201
Lane
(Toll-free)866-300-2782
Lincoln
(Toll-free)800-305-2850
Linn
(Toll-free)800-358-2208
Malheur
(Toll-free)800-445-4273
Marion
(Toll-free)800-854-3508
Morrow
541-481-9482
Multnomah
503-731-3100
Pendleton
(Toll-free)800-547-3897
Polk
503-623-8118
Tillamook
(Toll-free)877-317-9911
Umatilla
Union
541-963-8571x270
Wallowa
541-426-4558
Wasco-Sherman
541-298-5136
Washington
(Toll-free)800-275-8952
Woodburn
(Toll-free)800-358-2571
Yamhill
(Toll-free)800-822-3903 |
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National Calendar
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| Pathways to Adulthood National Independent Living/ |
05/17/2006 - 05/19/2006 |
| The Pathways to Adulthood National Independent Living/Transitional Living Conference is recognized as one of the premier conferences held annually for social services professionals and youth involved in Independent Living and Transitional Living programs throughout the United States. Pathways to Adulthood 2006 is sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau and Family and Youth Services Bureau. This annual training conference is coordinated by The University of Oklahoma National Child Welfare Resource Center for Youth Development, a service of the USDHHS Children’s Bureau.
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Scholarships |
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House Bill 2431 was introduced to the Oregon State Legislature
on Feb. 1, 2001 to provide Oregon's foster children tuition
assistance at Oregon Colleges and Universities. The bill passed
and the legislature provides $100,000 per biennium to pay
former foster children's tuition at state schools. The actual
amount of money available each year is dependent on state
funding. Additional funding is welcomed by private donations
through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC). OSAC
isresponsible for processing the applications and disbursing
the awards.
For more details on donations, contact the OSAC:
Phone: 800-452-8807, ext. 7395
Website: Oregon Student
Assistance Commission
email: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us
Eligibility:
Youth must have:
* had at least 12 months of foster care after 16th birthday,
* been a ward of the court,
* been in the legal custody of SCF,
* enrolled in an institution of higher education (and apply
for scholarship) no later than 3 years from one of the following
(whichever was earliest):
1) date student was removed from the care of SCF
2) date the student graduated from high school
3) date student received the equivalent of a high school diploma.
Amount
of Award
Equal the Tuition and Fees of the University of Oregon
(estimated to be approximately $4,500 to $5,000 for 2001 -
2002 school year).
Awards for this first year will most likely be made after
October 1st due to
the late notification and application due dates.
Application Process
Permanent process yet to be determined - most likely to be
combined with Oregon Student Assistance Commission's (OSAC)
Scholarship Application packet, due by March 1st of each year.
Application packets are sent to IL coordinators each year,
or you may request a packet from OSAC directly (contact information
above).
The
bill's author, Adam Cornell, is an attorney and aformer foster
child. Click
here to read his story. One Wisconsin study found that
half of former foster children were unemployed and a quarter
were in jail within 18 months of leaving state care.
The
State Office for Services to Children and Families officially
opposes the bill, as it is not in the governor's budget. But
the department's written remarks, delivered by a visibly moved
Kevin George, assistant program manager for foster care, also
reminded legislators that children leave foster care with
almost nothing. |
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Emergency
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Crisis
Hotline for Youth:
1-800-448-4663 Crisis
Hotline for Youth & Families:
1-800-999-9999
Girls
& Boys Town Crisis National Hotline:
1-800-448-3000
Runaway
Switchboard:
1-800-621-4000
Suicide
Prevention Hotline:
1-800-422-7558
Teen
Crisis Hotline:
1-800-660-0934
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Child
Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Domestic
Violence: 1-800-799-7233
Sexual
Harassment Helpline: 1-800-788-4227
Rape,
Abuse & Incest National Hotline (RAINN):
1-800-656-4673 |
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| Person
in charge of Foster Care in Oregon:
Kevin George
DHR-State
Office for Services to Children and Families
500 Summer St., NE
Salem, OR 97310-1017
Phone: (503) 945-5987
Fax: (503) 945-6969 |
Person
in charge of the Independent Living Program in Oregon:
Rosemary Iavenditti, IL Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
SCF- Independent Living Program, E76
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-1069
(503) 945-5688
Rosemary.Iavenditti@state.or.us
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State
Independent Living Programs by County:
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Coos
and Curry Counties
Bob Belloni Ranch, Inc.
Sharilyn Brown
Independent Living Program
650 West Anderson, Suite A
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541)267-2607
Fax: (541)267-0785
e-mail: ilp@quixnet.net
Marion
County
Catholic
Community Services
Tracy Torres
Independent Living Program
PO Box 20400
Keizer, OR 97307-0400
Phone: (503)856-7023
Fax: (503)363-3670
e-mail: ttorres@goccs.org
Clackamas
County
Clackamas ETBS, DHR
Melissa Fox
Independent Living Program
PO Box 215
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503)534-5489
Fax: (503)635-8946
e-mail: melfox@co.clackamas.or.us
Lincoln,
Linn and Benton Counties
Community Services Consortium
Joan Fisher
Indepedent Living Program
250 Broadalbin SW, Suite 2A
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541)928-6335
Fax: (541)967-9307
e-mail: jfisher@csc.gen.or.us
Community
Services Consortium
Anne Reeves
Independent Living Program
PO Box 928
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541)265-8505
Fax: (541)265-8507
e-mail: areeves@csc.gen.or.us
Jackson
and Josephine Counties
Community Works
Pat Carter
Independent Living Program
900 East Main Street
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: (541)779-2393 x213
Fax: (541)779-3317
e-mail: pcarter@community-works.org
Multnomah
County
Inn-Home for Boys
Diane Egger
Independent Living Program
123 NE 3rd, Suite 340
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503)234-8757, x 11
Fax: (503)234-8758
e-mail: diane@theinnhome.com
POWERHOUSE
(Inn/Casey Family Program)
Lori Alba
Independent Living Program
3531 NE 15th, Suite C
Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503)287-6068 x235
Fax: (503)234-8758
e-mail: lorea@theinnhome.com
Klamath
and Lake Counties
Integral Youth Services
Galia Lochrie
Independent Living Program
1011 Main Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541)882-7675
Fax: (541)885-6809
e-mail: IYS@cdsnet.net
Lane
County
Looking
Glass Youth & Family Services
Kelly Densmore
Independent Living Program
1475 Franklin Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541)302-2554
Fax: (541)302-3767
e-mail: k_densmore@hotmail.com
Deschutes,
Crook and Jefferson Counties
Meadowlark, Wings ILP
Francine Hannon
Deschutes Co. Comm. Justice Bldg.
6333 HWY 20 West
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541)617-9576
Fax: (541)383-2826
e-mail: trialrun@quik.com
e-mail: Meadowlark@empnet.com
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Gilliam,
Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties
Next Door, Inc.
Sherry Stephenson
Independent Living Program
520 East 7th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541)298-7093
Fax: (541)386-5440
e-mail: Stephenson@gorge.net
e-mail: sherrys@nextdoorinc.org
Yamhill
County
Rainbow Lodge
Lynn Evers
Independent Living Program
525 East 4th Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503)472-2240
Fax: (503)434-5848
e-mail: lynnevers@onlinemac.com
Polk
County
Rainbow Lodge ILP
Tony Brandt
c/o Polk County Youth Services, Suite 320
182 SW Academy Street
Dallas, OR 97338
Phone: (503)623-2042
Fax: (503)623-2731
e-mail: brandt.tony@co.polk.or.us
Tillamook
and Clatsop Counties
Tillamook County Family YMCA
Jenny Burt
Independent Living Program
6990 Bewley Creek Road
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503)842-8739
Fax: (503)815-2643
e-mail: Burtclan@oregoncoast.com
Baker
and Union Counties
Training & Employment Consortium-Baker G38419
Tracey Merrill
Baker/Union County ILP
PO Box 2979
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (503)963-7942
Fax: (541)963-8458
e-mail: merrt@tecteam.org
Grant
and Harney County
Training & Employment Consortium
Kathy Cancilla
Grant/Harney Independent Living Program
PO Box 278
Canyon City, OR 97820
Phone: (541)575-0251
Fax: (541)575-2302
e-mail: canck@tecteam.org
Training
& Employment Consortium-Harney M21914
Cheryl Foster
Harney County ILP
113 W. Jefferson
Burns, OR 97720
Phone: (541)573-6676
Fax: (541)573-5432
e-mail: fostc@tecteam.org
Malheur
County
Training & Employment Consortium L15093
Sandra Garcia
Malheur County ILP
190 East Lane
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541)889-7864 x 28
Fax: (541)889-4270
e-mail: garcs@tecteam.org
Washington
and Columbia Counties
Tualatin
Valley Centers
Brenda Wierschin
Independent Living Program
14600 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
Phone: (503)627-9194
Fax: (503)627-9095
e-mail: brendaw@tvcenters.org
Douglas
County
Umpqua Community College
Pamela Williams
Independent Living Program
PO Box 967
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone/Fax: (541)957-9110
e-mail: burgep@rosenet.net
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The state of Oregon has a youth board that is organizedby the
Independent Living Coordinator:
Please contact:
Rosemary Iavenditti, IL Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
SCF- Independent Living Program, E76
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-1069
(503) 945-5688
Rosemary.Iavenditti@state.or.us
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| Teen
Conference is produced each year by the Oregon Independent
Living Program for youth enrolled in the ILP. For
the past two years, FosterClub has produced the Teen
Conference, which usually takes place over four days
during the summer.
It is free for youth to attend!
Ask for more information from your Independent Living
Program.
Oregon Disabilities Commission
Danielle Knight
1257 Ferry Street SE Salem, OR 97301-4279
1-800-358-3117 (Voice/TTD)
ylf@das.state.or.us
What: Youth Leadership Forum Who: Youth with disabilities, 16-19 years
old. When: June 14-18, 2004 Where: Western Oregon University, Monmouth,
Oregon Sponsor:The Oregon Disabilities Commission along with other state
agencies and local organizations. So there is no cost to the youth. Contact:Danielle
M. Knight Assistant to the Director Oregon Disabilities Commission 1-800-358-3117
V/TTY Abstract: The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a unique career leadership-training
program for youth with disabilities. Youth who are chosen to represent
their communities will spend an informative week on the campus of Western
Oregon University. You will have the opportunity to build your leadership,
citizenship, and social skills by: ·Sharing your ideas with peers
and developing new friendships. ·Learning about things like assistive
technology, community support and civil rights from guest speakers. ·Making
leadership and employment plans for the upcoming year. ·Doing
recreational activities.
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Please
contact:
Rosemary Iavenditti, IL Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
SCF- Independent Living Program, E76
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-1069
(503) 945-5688
Rosemary.Iavenditti@state.or.us
or
FosterClub,
Inc. (503)717-1552
marci@fosterclub.com |
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Parent Association:
Oregon Foster Parent Association
707 13th Street, SE Suite 275
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503)361-3906 or 888-544-3402
Fax: (503)362-6393
e-mail: ofpaoffice@aol.com
www.ofpa.com
Resources:
Boys
and Girls Aid Society of Oregon:
1-800-342-6688
Gay
and Lesbian Youth Resource:
1-800-850-8078
Oregon
SafeNet Information and Referral Hotline:
1-800-723-3638
Youth
Information Helpline:
1-877-553-8336
Pathways:
www.anydoor.org
Oregon
Health Plan: 1-800-359-9517
Tobacco
Quit Line: 1-800-270-7867
Pregnancy
& Sex Resources:
AIDS
and STD's (sexually transmitted disease)
Information Helpline: 1-800-777-2437
Emergency
Contraception Hotline:
1-888-668-2528
Family
Planning Project: 1-800-723-3638
Planned
Parenthood: 1-800-230-7526
Pregnancy
and Adoption Counseling:
Holt International - 1-800-234-4658
National
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy:
www.teenpregnancy.org
Gifts
Jackson County Foster Parent Association
Contact Name:Mandi Stores
Contact email: mmstores@earthlink.net
P.O. Box
4383, Medford, OR 97501
mmstores@earthlink.net
The Jackson County Foster Parent Association is dedicated
to improving the lives of foster children, and the
families that care for them. We provide Christmas gifts
and birthday gifts to children in care, to mention
a few of our programs. We are always looking for new
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Drug
& Alcohol Resources:
Alcohol
Helpline: 1-800-621-1646
Drug
and Alcohol Help: 1-800-822-6772
Drug
Helpline: 1-800-923-4357
Al-Anon
/ Alateen: 1-800-344-2666
Narcotics
Anonymous: 1-800-766-2437
Employment
& Education Resources:
Americorps:
www.americorps.org
Employment
Department:
www.emplstate.or.us
Job
Corp:
www.jobcorps.org
Northwest
Youth Corps:
www.nwyouthcorps.org
Oregon
Department of Education:
www.ode.state.or.us
School-to
Work:
www.oregonjobs.org/stw/
Legal
Resources:
Legal
Services of Oregon: 1-800-452-7636
(Lawer Referal Service)
Oregon Legal Aid Services: 1-800-817-4605
Oregon
State Police: 1-800-555-2934
Juvenile
Rights Project, Inc.
123 NE Third Avenue, Suite 310
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503)232-2540
Fax: (503)231-4767
www.jrplaw.org
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