# Oregon DHS Enhances Child Welfare Support

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has advanced its Child Welfare program by increasing placements of children with relative caregivers and improving caregiver retention. These improvements are driven by streamlined certification processes and strengthened community partnerships aimed at supporting relative caregivers. This development signals procurement opportunities for contractors and service providers specializing in caregiver certification, training, and community engagement within Oregon's child welfare system.

- ODHS's focus on relative caregiver certification and retention creates demand for specialized training and support services.
- Contractors can engage in initiatives that enhance community partnerships to support child welfare outcomes.
- Procurement professionals should consider opportunities to support ODHS's efforts to stabilize placements and improve caregiver services.
- Organizations with expertise in child welfare program support may find new avenues for collaboration with ODHS in Oregon.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)

### Key Quotes
> Stability is critical for children who have experienced trauma. We are focused on improving the way we serve relative caregivers so children can stay connected to family.
> — Rolanda Garcia, Child Welfare Interim Director

### Sources
- [Newsroom - Oregon Department of Human Services](https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/odhs-child-welfare-sees-results-from-focus-on-relative-caregiver-certification-and-retention) - OR