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On January 31, 2018 the Oregon Secretary of State released an audit of the Office of Child Welfare showing chronic and systemic management problems, budget shortfalls, lack of adequate staff, high turnover rates, overwhelming workloads, and a disorganized, inconsistent foster care program that fails to protect Oregon\u2019s most vulnerable children.<\/span> Methamphetamine remains Oregon\u2019s largest and most persistent illicit drug problem. Apart from alcohol, more people sought treatment for amphetamine use in Oregon in 2014 than any other drug. <\/span>Right here in our state there are thousands of overburdened caseworkers like Caroline, scared and addicted teenagers like Karlie and Peter, struggling young women like Lourdes, and innocent children like Luna at the mercy of deeply complicated and flawed systems.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to further the conversation about the ongoing issues in our state, CoHo will be hosting two post-show discussions with experts in the fields of child welfare, counseling, and\u00a0increasing access to culturally appropriate services following the Sunday April 22 and Sunday April 29 matinee performances of Luna Gale<\/strong><\/em>. Both discussions will feature guest panelists Maryjane Wilt (Whole Heart Counseling Services), Katherine Wiley (DHS Caseworker, Children’s Services), and Rut Mart\u00ednez-Alicea (PCC Southeast Campus Multicultural Center Coordinator). Get your tickets to Luna Gale<\/strong> <\/em>and learn more about these passionate and knowledgeable panelists below.<\/p>\n