EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County has one of the highest rates of children in foster care in the state of Oregon. With nearly a thousand children currently in the foster care system, National Child Abuse Prevention Month hits close to home. The Eugene organization Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) says oftentimes child abuse is not … Continue reading »
Local Groups Give Gifts to Foster Youth
EUGENE, Ore. — The group Court Appointed Special Advocates and Lane County businesses are working together to bring gifts to foster children. On Friday, the volunteers prepared the gifts for the foster kids and their families. Even Santa Claus was on hand to spread some Christmas cheer. The kids range from newborn to 18 years … Continue reading »
