Or. Admin. Code § 413-203-0075 - [Effective until 8/15/2025] Requirements of Relative Applicants and Relative Resource Parents

Relative applicants must, as determined by the Department:

(1) Be willing to participate in the assessment process, to include completion of an application and other forms required by the Department;

(2) Consent to criminal history and child abuse background checks;

(3) Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate responsible, stable, emotionally mature behavior;

(4) Maintain conditions in the home that provide for the safety, health, and well-being for the child in the care and custody of the Department placed in their home and be able to meet the safety, health, and well-being needs for that child;

(5) Have a lifestyle and personal habits free of criminal activity, and abuse or misuse of alcohol or drugs;

(6) Allow the department to conduct a home environment check;

(7) Understand and agree to department discipline requirements;

(8) Possess the ability to apply the reasonable and prudent parent standard when determining whether to allow a child in the care and custody of the department to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities;

(9) Ensure the child in the care and custody of the department placed with the certified relative resource family is taught age-appropriate health and hygiene practices and is given the opportunity to practice good hygiene;

(10) Have the physical and mental capacity to care for a child in the care and custody of the department. Upon request, be willing to provide copies of medical reports from a health care professional;

(11) Respect, accept and support the race, ethnicity, cultural identities, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disabilities, spiritual beliefs, and socioeconomic status, of a child in the care and custody of the department and provide opportunities to enhance the positive self-concept and understanding of the heritage of the child in the care and custody of the department; and

(12) Use reasonable efforts to prevent anyone from influencing any child regarding allegations in a judicial or administrative proceeding in which the family or legal guardian of the child or another individual may be involved.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 413-203-0075

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