Oregon Trailblazers: Compassion and Innovation in Oregon Child Support

On this episode of On Location, host Scott Eder sits down with Daniel Garcia, a lead child support worker in Salem, Oregon, to discuss the unique challenges and innovations within the state’s child support program. The conversation explores specialized teams for incarcerated parents and students, alongside the grit required to manage complex interstate cases with empathy. Tune in to learn how Oregon caseworkers balance high caseloads with a commitment to mental health and family stability.