McCleskey v. Oregon State Public Welfare Commission

Petitioners, as foster parents, had placed with them by the Oregon State Public Welfare Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Welfare Division) twin boys who were born August 27, 1967. Subsequently, the Welfare Division received from their mother a valid release of the children which included a release for adoption. A permanent commitment to the Welfare Division through the juvenile court terminated the father’s rights. Petitioners in this proceeding seek adoption of the boys without consent of the Welfare Division, which, after the petition was filed, moved to dismiss it. The motion was…