Or. Admin. Code § 413-203-0015 - [Effective until 8/15/2025] Confidentiality of Information about a Relative Applicant or Relative Resource Parent

(1) This rule describes how the Department may exercise its authority to disclose information about a relative applicant or a relative resource parent.

(2) The name, address, and other identifying information about a relative resource parent are confidential under ORS 418.642 and not open to public inspection. Except as provided in these rules, the Department may not disclose identifying information.

(3) Unless prohibited by federal or state law, the Department may disclose the name, address, or other identifying information about a relative resource parent when:

(a) A relative resource parent requests information about the relative resource parent;

(b) A relative resource parent authorizes disclosure about the relative resource parent;

(c) A court order requires disclosure;

(d) The Department determines disclosure is necessary or advisable to protect the best interest of a child in the care and custody; or

(e) The Department determines disclosure is necessary for the administration of child welfare laws, which may include, but is not limited to, the following circumstances:

(A) Disclosure to employees of the Secretary of State's Office, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department which requires information to complete audits, program reviews or other investigations of child welfare programs administered by the Department;

(B) Disclosure to law enforcement officers and district attorney's offices that require information for child abuse assessments, criminal investigations, or other civil or criminal proceedings connected with administering the Department's child welfare programs;

(C) Disclosure to the Office of Administrative Hearings or an Administrative Law Judge as part of an administrative action initiated by the Department;

(D) Disclosure to the juvenile court or a party to a juvenile court case concerning a child or to enable the court or the party to protect the best interests of the child;

(E) Disclosure to comply with the requirements of mandatory abuse reporting laws including, but not limited to: ORS 124.060 (elder abuse), 419B.010 (child abuse), 430.765 (adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities), and 441.640 (residents in long-term care facilities);

(F) Disclosure for the purposes of providing support, training, education or other information about the role of a relative resource parent.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 413-203-0015

CWP 3-2025, temporary adopt filed 02/14/2025, effective 2/17/2025 through 8/15/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 418.005 & ORS 409.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.050