FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Justice for Kids — Oregon 6500 S Macadam Ave., Suite 380, Portland, OR 97239 Phone: 754-888-KIDS (5437) Toll-Free: 844-4KIDLAW (454-3529)
Justice for Kids Expands to Oregon, Strengthening Legal Protections for Children Across the Pacific Northwest
Florida’s Premier Child Advocacy Civil Litigation Firm Plants Roots in Portland to Serve Oregon Families Seeking Accountability for Child Abuse, Neglect, and Institutional Failure
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon families dealing with the aftermath of child abuse, foster care neglect, or state agency failures now have a powerful new legal resource in their corner. Justice for Kids, a civil litigation firm built entirely around the mission of protecting children harmed by caregivers and institutions, has officially opened its Portland office and is actively accepting cases throughout the state of Oregon.
The firm’s Oregon headquarters is located at 6500 S Macadam Ave., Suite 380, Portland, OR 97239, and is reachable by phone at 754-888-KIDS (5437) or toll-free at 844-4KIDLAW (454-3529). Justice for Kids represents children and families in civil lawsuits involving foster care abuse, child neglect in supervised settings, sexual exploitation, negligent adoptions, and failures by state agencies including the Oregon Department of Human Services. All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — no family pays anything unless the firm wins.
Oregon’s child welfare system has been under a microscope for years. Investigative reports, government audits, and advocacy organizations have all raised serious concerns about the consistency and quality of care provided to children in state custody. The problems are not confined to any single county or region — they reflect systemic pressures that have left caseworkers overburdened, oversight mechanisms underfunded, and children in placements that were never adequately vetted. For families who have watched their child suffer within that system, civil litigation represents one of the most direct and meaningful paths toward accountability. As a dedicated Portland child abuse injury law firm, Justice for Kids is equipped and ready to walk that path alongside Oregon families.
⚠ Know an Oregon Child in Need? ⚠
If a child in Oregon has been abused or neglected in foster care, a childcare setting, or any state-supervised environment — Justice for Kids wants to hear from you. Free and confidential consultations are available now.
Phone: 754-888-KIDS (5437) | Toll-Free: 844-4KIDLAW (454-3529) 6500 S Macadam Ave., Suite 380, Portland, OR 97239 justiceforkids.com/where-we-protect-kids/oregon/
When Foster Care Becomes a Source of Harm
The foster care system carries an extraordinary obligation. Children placed into foster homes are, by definition, among the most vulnerable individuals in the state — removed from one difficult situation and placed into the care of strangers approved and monitored by the government. When that monitoring fails, when foster parents with troubled histories are approved, or when red flags go unaddressed by supervising agencies, the result can be physical, emotional, or sexual harm to a child who had no power to protect themselves.
Civil law provides a mechanism to address these failures directly. As an experienced Foster care child abuse lawyer in Oregon, Justice for Kids examines every aspect of how a placement was made and managed — from the initial home study to the frequency and quality of caseworker visits to the agency’s response when concerns were reported. When institutional negligence contributed to a child’s injury, the firm pursues civil accountability against every responsible party, including the individuals involved and the agencies that oversaw the placement.
The Long Shadow of Childhood Neglect
Physical abuse leaves marks that are often visible and undeniable. Neglect is more insidious. It accumulates over time — in missed meals, untreated illnesses, educational gaps, emotional unavailability, and the slow erosion of a child’s sense of safety and self-worth. When neglect occurs within a licensed or state-supervised care setting, it carries the added weight of institutional betrayal. These children were placed in settings that were legally required to meet basic standards of care. When those standards were ignored, the consequences belong in civil court.
Working with a proven child neglect injury law firm Oregon families can trust is critical to building a successful neglect case. Justice for Kids collaborates with pediatric medical professionals, developmental specialists, and trauma-focused therapists to document the full scope of harm a neglected child has sustained. The firm pursues damages that reflect not just immediate injuries but the long-term costs of therapy, medical intervention, and educational support — because the effects of childhood neglect do not end when the neglect stops.
Adoptions Gone Wrong: Legal Recourse When the Process Fails the Child
Adoption should represent a new beginning. For some children and families, however, the adoption process itself becomes a source of harm — when agencies fail to disclose a child’s medical or trauma history, when home studies are conducted carelessly, or when placements are finalized without ensuring that an adoptive family is genuinely equipped to meet a child’s needs. These failures are not simply unfortunate outcomes. They are actionable negligence.
As a negligent adoption injury law firm in Oregon Portland Oregon families have come to rely on, Justice for Kids investigates adoption agency conduct, reviews disclosure records, and builds civil cases against the professionals and institutions whose carelessness placed a child in harm’s way. These cases are complex and require a nuanced command of adoption law, licensing standards, and agency duty-of-care obligations — all areas in which Justice for Kids has developed substantial expertise.
Holding ODHS Responsible When Children Are Hurt
The Oregon Department of Human Services is the state’s primary child protection agency, and with that designation comes significant legal responsibility. When ODHS fails to act on credible abuse reports, approves placements that injure children, or neglects its own mandatory oversight requirements, affected families may have the right to pursue a civil damages claim against the state.
Navigating a lawsuit against ODHS requires the kind of precise, procedurally savvy representation that only an experienced ODHS child injury attorney can provide. Oregon’s tort claims framework imposes strict notice deadlines and procedural requirements that must be followed from the outset — errors in this process can permanently extinguish a family’s right to recover. Justice for Kids handles every procedural step with precision, pursues agency records through discovery, and constructs civil claims designed to withstand every defense the state brings to bear.
Begin the Process Today — At No Cost
Justice for Kids accepts Oregon child abuse and neglect cases exclusively on a contingency fee basis. Families owe nothing unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf. Every case begins with a free, confidential consultation — no obligation, no pressure, and no financial risk.
Civil claims have strict filing deadlines. Waiting too long can cost a family their legal rights entirely. If a child in your life has been harmed within a care system that was supposed to protect them, the time to reach out is now.
Visit justiceforkids.com/where-we-protect-kids/oregon/ or call today to get started.
A Child’s Window for Justice Won’t Stay Open Forever.
Oregon law imposes strict deadlines on civil claims involving child abuse, neglect, and state agency failures. Every day that passes without legal action is a day closer to losing rights that cannot be recovered. Justice for Kids is in Portland, ready to evaluate your case immediately — for free, in complete confidence, and with zero financial obligation.
No fee unless we win. No cost to start.
Phone: 754-888-KIDS (5437) Toll-Free: 844-4KIDLAW (454-3529) 6500 S Macadam Ave., Suite 380, Portland, OR 97239 justiceforkids.com/where-we-protect-kids/oregon/
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Justice for Kids is a civil litigation law firm. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.
