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SB 741

Relating to foster parent compensation.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Wlnsvey Campos and 6 co-sponsors

Oregon increases foster parent compensation rates to improve recruitment and retention in the child welfare system, effective January 1, 2026.

Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 741

Legislative bill overview

SB 741 increases compensation rates for foster parents in Oregon, effective January 1, 2026. The bill addresses the financial burden foster parents face while caring for children in state custody, aiming to improve recruitment and retention in the foster care system.

Why is this important

Foster care depends on willing caregivers, yet many foster parents report financial strain despite receiving state stipends. Inadequate compensation can deter people from becoming foster parents and may lead experienced caregivers to leave the system, directly affecting the stability and quality of care available to vulnerable children in Oregon's custody.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: Increased foster parent stipends represent a significant recurring state expenditure with long-term fiscal implications for the budget
  • Adequacy questions: Stakeholders may disagree on whether the rate increases are sufficient to meaningfully address recruitment/retention challenges or merely provide cost-of-living adjustments
  • Equity concerns: Some may question whether resources should simultaneously address other child welfare system needs (caseworker salaries, residential facilities, prevention services) or prioritize foster parent compensation specifically

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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