NewzAn analysis of public data from Oregon’s child welfare agency reveals that children residing in the state's rural counties are more likely to spend time in the foster care system compared to their urban counterparts. This trend has been observed consistently since at least 2020.
The findings, conducted by InvestigateWest, highlight a geographic disparity in child welfare outcomes within the state. The data indicates that rural residency is a significant factor in the likelihood of a child experiencing at least one day of foster care placement.
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