Or. Admin. Code § 413-205-0045 - Requirements Regarding the Number of Children and Young Adults in the Home

(1) A Certified Respite Provider may not exceed the following maximum capacity:

(a) A total of four children or young adults to one Certified Respite Provider adult living in the home;

(b) A total of seven children or young adults to two Certified Respite Provider adults living in the home;

(c) A total of two children under the age of three; or

(d) A total of 6 children or young adults being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department.

(2) When counting the children or young adults under (1)(a)-(c) of this rule, all children living in the home are included and all young adults being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department are included.

(3) A Certified Respite Provider may only provide concurrent care to multiple children or young adults in care under the following circumstances:

(a) When the children or young adults are currently in the same placement together with one certified resource family; or

(b) When the children or young adults in care are siblings or have a natural pre-existing relationship.

(4) A Certified Respite Provider may not accept a child or young adult for placement from another agency without prior approval of the Department.

(5) A Certified Respite Provider may not provide formal or informal adult foster care, respite care, or child care without prior approval of the Department.

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Or. Admin. Code § 413-205-0045

CWP 27-2022, temporary adopt filed 12/27/2022, effective 1/1/2023 through 6/29/2023; CWP 27-2022, temporary adopt filed 12/27/2022, effective 1/1/2023 through 6/29/2023; CWP 70-2023, adopt filed 06/29/2023, effective 6/29/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 418.005 & ORS 409.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010 & ORS 418.640