The document discusses efforts in Oregon to reduce the high rate of foster care placements, particularly among black and Native American children. It outlines six goals to reduce placements by 20% and increase relative placements, exits from care, and equitable treatment. The document reports on a study that found Native American families were more likely to be reported for abuse/neglect and have children removed, but less likely to have reports screened in. It recommends improving cultural competency and developing equitable policies to address disproportionate treatment of minority families in the foster system.