OFCO in the News
Documents: Teen was abused, tortured before her death - Elisa Jaffe & Staff, KOMO News
October 24, 2012
Report recommends changes to protect adopted children in state from abuse - Maria Arcega-Dunn, Q13 - Fox Newss
October 23, 2012
Report is 'call to arms' on Washington's adoption system - John Langeler, KING 5 News
October 23, 2012
Report links rash of abuse, state adoption policy flaws - Paris Achen, The Columbian
October 23, 2012
KCPQ 13Fox News Report: Controversial Book on Child Discipline Linked to Child Deaths - Q13 - Fox News
March 14, 2012
Don't shortchange state's vulnerable children and families - Jim Theofelis, special to the Seattle Times
Correction: This article states that "OFCO has a current annual budget of approximately $1.3 million." This is incorrect, OFCO's two year biennial budget is $1.3 million.
March 12, 2012
Proposed legislation would require more adults to report child abuse - Stephanie Kim, The Seattle Times
January 31, 2012
Work group to address child abuse in adoptive homes - Barbara LaBoe, The Daily News Online
January 29, 2012
State reviewing adoption placement after child starvation cases - Q13 - Fox News
January 25, 2012
State officials investigating several cases of abuse of adopted children - Barbara LaBoe, The Daily News
January 14, 2012
Adoptions, parental rights loophole puts families in flux - Kevin Graman, The Spokesman-Review
March 20, 2011
Fatal fire at Arlington foster home forces changes to state policy - Diana Hefley, The Herald
March 18, 2011
Legislators consider creating a state Indian Child Welfare Act - TVW
March 10, 2011
CPS asks Olympia for help to change way it investigates death of children - Komo News
February 4, 2011
A Child Left Behind - Vernal Coleman, The Seattle Weekly
October 20, 2009
Our View: Is it just Colville with child welfare office problems? - The Spokesman Review
May 10, 2009
Reports fault Colville child services - Kevin Graman, The Spokesman Review
May 7, 2009
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Report says DSHS complaints hit 'all-time high' - Rebecca Nappi, The Spokesman Review
January 23, 2009
Foster-care system still struggling - Maureen O'Hagan, Seattle Times
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State’s first Family and Children’s Ombudsman is leaving her post
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