(Salem, OR) -- A new report shows Oregon has improved its handling of children in state custody. The Oregon Department of Human Services issued a new quarterly report that shows more kids are being placed with family or friends, and officials say Oregon is among only a few states meeting or exceeding federal standards for transitioning foster children into permanent placements. While DHS says it has also reduced the number of assessments considered overdue, following allegations of abuse or neglect, on average, 45-percent of the state's cases are still open more than 60 days.