As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, the Oregon Department of Human Services has agreed to pay $40 million to settle a lawsuit filed by four former foster children who were sexually and physically abused in a foster home, court records show. Read more here.
Oregon Capital Chronicle: DHS offers record $40 million to settle lawsuit from abused foster children
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