Expert Testimony
Below you will find the testimony submitted by Children First for Oregon Policy and Communications Director, Cathy Kaufmann, during the 2007 legislative session.
Written Testimony on The Healthy Kids Plan, January 24, 2007
Written Testimony on The Healthy Kids Plan, February 8, 2007
Written Testimony on School-Based Health Centers, May 8, 2007
Written Testimony on the Foster Care System, February 19, 2007
Written Testimony on Child Care Affordability, March 19, 2007
Written Testimony on TANF, March 7, 2007
Written Testimony on Paid Family Leave, March 19, 2007
Written Testimony on Paid Family Leave, June 14, 2007
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The number of infants per 1,000 who die before they are one year old.
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The Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) is comprised of young people between 15-25 years of age who have personal experience in the foster care system and an interest in strengthening the policies that governed their experiences.
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