OLYMPIA — Legislation that creates a resource for juveniles in rehabilitation facilities and their families to file a complaint was signed into law Monday. Senate Bill 5032, sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn), expands the duties of the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds (OFCO) to include juvenile rehabilitation (JR) facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Currently, there isn’t one place people can file a complaint about a JR facility, such as having a problem with a staffer or receiving inadequate care. SB 5032 amends this gap in services by giving OFCO the authority to manage, investigate and resolve complaints about ...
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Claire Wilson has represented the people of the 30th District since 2018. She is in chairs the Human Services Committee and is proud to serve as vice chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee. She is also a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee and holds the role of Assistant Majority Whip.
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