The Oregon program is administered by OnTrack, Inc., a local provider, and offers comprehensive services to expedite reunification of families where children have had to be removed temporarily because of safety threats caused by or contributed to by parental substance abuse. A variety of services are provided including residential family treatment and case management to assist families in overcoming barriers to permanency and self-sufficiency. OnTrack, Inc. works in partnership with Oregon Child Welfare, Jackson County Circuit Courts, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and the Family Nurturing Center.
The evaluation by Dr. Rivera includes comparing child welfare outcomes for a control group of families whose cases have been handled in the standard way, rather than by diversion to this type of family treatment. This program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families.
