Oregon child welfare system failed autistic teen, led to his death, report says

KOIN News

Feb 11

Written By Melissa Roy-Hart

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Melissa Roy-Hart

A new independent report says Oregon's Department of Human Services failed an autistic teen who died alone

Flaws in Oregon’s social safety net contributed to teen’s death, report says