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Examining The Foster Care System

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More than a quarter of a million children go into foster care in the United States every year, often because they were abused or neglected at home. 

The numbers and causes fluctuate a bit, as do concerns about the system. 

The foster care system in Oregon gets some attention next week (November 10th) in a town hall meeting set up to share ideas on improving the system. 

The Jackson County Foster Parent Association is a partner in the meeting with Oregon State Representative Duane Stark, who represents parts of Jackson and Josephine Counties. 

Rep. Stark joins us with an overview and preview.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.