Marion County took this notion one step further by supporting the development of community progress teams representing every community in our county based on high school boundary areas.In 2003, the Marion County Board of Commissioners determined that since the commission was established, the populace it serves has grown and the work of the commission has expanded, making it appropriate for the board to establish a separate Department of Children and Families.
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Chronological Order of Events:
1979Juvenile Services Act passed. Creation of state and county Juvenile Services Commissions with membership requiring majority lay citizens. Mandated services included: family crisis intervention; 24-hour intake; diversion programs; alternatives to detention; and programs for status offenders. Comprehensive planning for all juveniles up to 18 years of age based on a needs assessment and priority setting process. Grant allowances: 10 percent Administration, 2 percent Monitoring and Evaluation, Coordination, and 4 percent or $4,000 for Community Development. 1981 Court Services Act passed. Reimbursements for juvenile departments to fund juvenile court services. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant transferred to Juvenile Services Commission and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee formed via Governor’s Executive Order. 1983 Juvenile Services Commission/Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee responds to federal mandates under the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: deinstitutionalization of status offenders; removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups; and sight and sound separation of juveniles from adult correctional facilities. Legislature authorizes Juvenile Services Commission in conjunction with Department of Corrections to adopt standards and guidelines for juvenile detention facilities. 1985 Downsizing of state training schools (MacLaren and Hillcrest). Diversion Plan (optional) developed by juvenile departments and reviewed by county Juvenile Services Commissions for consistency with comprehensive plan. Juvenile Corrections Council established to advise Children's Services Division administrator and make recommendations regarding county diversion plans. Transfer of juvenile departments from Judicial Branch to Board of County Commissioners' jurisdiction. 1987 Oregon achieves full compliance with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act mandates. Student Retention Initiative created through state interagency partnerships: Alcohol and Drug (Department of Education); Alcohol and Drug (Department of Human Resources); Job Training Partnership Act (Youth Coordinating Council); Student Retention Initiative; and Juvenile Services Commission. Student Retention Initiative groups formed in every county under the Juvenile Services Commission and funds made available through state interagency partnerships. Dropout prevention plan required and approved by Oregon Youth Coordinating Council (policy body appointed by the Governor). Business/Education Partnerships formed throughout the state. 1988 Runaway and Homeless Youth Report published by Juvenile Services Commission and Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. Governor Neil Goldschmidt initiates Oregon Children’s Agenda. Task forces formed in every county in conjunction with the Juvenile Services Commission and Student Retention Initiative groups. Task Force Reports developed and submitted highlighting: existing services, gaps in services, recommendations for state responsibility and local responsibility in addressing the needs of children and youth. Oregon Benchmarks introduced. 1989 Legislature designates Runaway and Homeless Youth funds to the Juvenile Services Commission for pass through to county commissions. Community Children and Youth Services Act passed. All responsibilities under the Juvenile Services Act transferred to the new State Commission (name changed to Community Children and Youth Services Commission). Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA) transferred from the Children's Services Division to the new State Commission. Student Retention Initiative funding stream transferred from Juvenile Services Commission to the new State Commission. Great Start funding stream established in the new State Commission to support local efforts and encourage and empower local ownership in helping children. Oregon Coordinating Council for Children and Families established by legislature with the following conveners: Department of Human Resources, Oregon Community Children and Youth Services Commission, Department of Education, and Office of Community College Services. Oregon Progress Board established by Legislature. 1990 Governor issues an Executive Order transferring the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant to the new State Commission. Oregon Youth Coordinating Council abolished. Maine Study on Child Protective Services in Oregon published. 1991 Oregon Youth Conservation Corps and Oregon Community Services Corps transferred from Employment Division to State Commission. Youth Conservation Corps Advisory Committee and Board of Directors transferred and continues to oversee programs. HB3438/Community Juvenile Corrections Act passed. Established in three counties or consortium of counties to pilot a coordinated case management system with approval of the Children's Services Division administrator in consultation with the Juvenile Corrections Council. Legislature allocates designated funding to Court Appointed Special Advocates for maintaining and enhancing the program statewide. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funds leveraged/allocated to support statewide coordination. Program standards adopted by State Commission and planning guidelines disseminated. U.S. Congress appropriates Child Care and Development Block Grant and Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Care Coordinator designated lead agency (interagency planning with Department of Education, State Commission and others). Discretionary funds granted to State Commission for local planning and program development. 1991 State Commission introduces Wide Area Network using electronic mail system. State Commission designated lead agency for the Readiness to Learn/Early Childhood Development benchmark. 1992 State Commission partners with Department of Education to establish Goals 2000 draft for Governor’s Office focusing on Readiness to Learn benchmark. 1993‑95 Budget development based on this benchmark. State Commission forms partnership with Health Division to develop Teen Pregnancy benchmark. 1993‑95 Budget development based on eleven Commission-approved benchmarks. House Speaker Larry Campbell forms Interim Legislative Committee called the Children’s Care Team. Report published recommending new children and families service system. Legislative concepts/proposals introduced (HB 2004). Oregon Youth Conservation Corps summer program transitioned to local commissions. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act re‑authorized to include mandate on addressing minority over‑representation in the juvenile justice system. 1993 HB 2004/State & Local Commissions on Children and Families passed. HB 2008/Healthy Start Program passed. 1994 This year was devoted to developing the structure for implementing HB2004. Governor makes appointments to new Oregon Commission on Children & Families. County Boards of Commissioners appoint Local Commissions on Children & Families and organizational meetings are held. Local Commissions on Children & Families submit comprehensive plans for implementation in the 1995‑97 biennium. 1995 State and local commissions establish efficient electronic communications, working relations, and collaborative procedures with human services agencies. Local commissions implement comprehensive plans. Local commissions update comprehensive plans for 1997‑99 biennium. Accountability structure is established. Strategic plan is developed. 1996 Oregon Commission on Children and Families adopts System Development and Implementation Framework that outlines its mission and four major Goals: Create a wellness system Create and encourage collaborative partnerships. Establish a structured community planning & decision making process. Be accountable for what we do. 1997 Commission system develops and utilizes BUILDING RESULTS: From Wellness Goals to Positive Outcomes for Oregon's Children, Youth, and Families in linking goals to outcomes. The eleven benchmarks of the Commission are grouped as follows: Strong, Nurturing Families Healthy, Thriving Children Positive Youth Development Educational Progress and Success Caring Communities and Systems Accountability system is developed and training provided that includes internal controls, strategy development, and outcome measurement. 1998 Commission system develops and utilizes BUILDING RESULTS III: Measuring Outcomes for Oregon's Children, Youth, and Families to ensure best practices and researched measurement tools are used in the accountability system. Oregon Commission on Children and Families develop and adopt Lead Role and Functions that puts further clarity to HB2004.
Downsizing of state training schools (MacLaren and Hillcrest).
Transfer of juvenile departments from Judicial Branch to Board of County Commissioners' jurisdiction.
Oregon achieves full compliance with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act mandates.
Student Retention Initiative created through state interagency partnerships: Alcohol and Drug (Department of Education); Alcohol and Drug (Department of Human Resources); Job Training Partnership Act (Youth Coordinating Council); Student Retention Initiative; and Juvenile Services Commission.
1988
Runaway and Homeless Youth Report published by Juvenile Services Commission and Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee.
Governor Neil Goldschmidt initiates Oregon Children’s Agenda.
Oregon Benchmarks introduced.
1989
Legislature designates Runaway and Homeless Youth funds to the Juvenile Services Commission for pass through to county commissions.
Community Children and Youth Services Act passed.
Oregon Coordinating Council for Children and Families established by legislature with the following conveners: Department of Human Resources, Oregon Community Children and Youth Services Commission, Department of Education, and Office of Community College Services.
Oregon Progress Board established by Legislature.
1990
Governor issues an Executive Order transferring the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant to the new State Commission.
Oregon Youth Coordinating Council abolished.
Maine Study on Child Protective Services in Oregon published.
Oregon Youth Conservation Corps and Oregon Community Services Corps transferred from Employment Division to State Commission.
HB3438/Community Juvenile Corrections Act passed.
Legislature allocates designated funding to Court Appointed Special Advocates for maintaining and enhancing the program statewide.
1991
State Commission introduces Wide Area Network using electronic mail system.
State Commission designated lead agency for the Readiness to Learn/Early Childhood Development benchmark.
State Commission partners with Department of Education to establish Goals 2000 draft for Governor’s Office focusing on Readiness to Learn benchmark.
State Commission forms partnership with Health Division to develop Teen Pregnancy benchmark.
House Speaker Larry Campbell forms Interim Legislative Committee called the Children’s Care Team.
Oregon Youth Conservation Corps summer program transitioned to local commissions.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act re‑authorized to include mandate on addressing minority over‑representation in the juvenile justice system.
1993
HB 2004/State & Local Commissions on Children and Families passed.
HB 2008/Healthy Start Program passed.
This year was devoted to developing the structure for implementing HB2004.
Governor makes appointments to new Oregon Commission on Children & Families.
County Boards of Commissioners appoint Local Commissions on Children & Families and organizational meetings are held.
Local Commissions on Children & Families submit comprehensive plans for implementation in the 1995‑97 biennium.
1995
State and local commissions establish efficient electronic communications, working relations, and collaborative procedures with human services agencies.
Local commissions implement comprehensive plans.
Local commissions update comprehensive plans for 1997‑99 biennium.
Accountability structure is established. Strategic plan is developed.
1996
Oregon Commission on Children and Families adopts System Development and Implementation Framework that outlines its mission and four major Goals:
Create a wellness system
Create and encourage collaborative partnerships.
Establish a structured community planning & decision making process.
Be accountable for what we do.
1997
Commission system develops and utilizes BUILDING RESULTS: From Wellness Goals to Positive Outcomes for Oregon's Children, Youth, and Families in linking goals to outcomes. The eleven benchmarks of the Commission are grouped as follows:
Strong, Nurturing Families
Healthy, Thriving Children
Positive Youth Development
Educational Progress and Success
Caring Communities and Systems
Accountability system is developed and training provided that includes internal controls, strategy development, and outcome measurement.
1998
Commission system develops and utilizes BUILDING RESULTS III: Measuring Outcomes for Oregon's Children, Youth, and Families to ensure best practices and researched measurement tools are used in the accountability system.
Oregon Commission on Children and Families develop and adopt Lead Role and Functions that puts further clarity to HB2004.
The Oregon Commission on Children and Families system was established in 1994. The system consists of a state commission and 36 local commissions for each of the counties in Oregon. The commission system was established to improve the system of supports for children and families in communities. There were many advocates for its establishment, the primary force being members of the Children's Care Team established by Speaker of the House Larry Campbell prior to the 1993 legislative session.