Or. Admin. Code § 416-530-0080 - Exceptions

(1) Any exceptions to OAR 416-530-0000 through 416-530-0090 must be reviewed and approved or denied by the OYA Community Services assistant director.

(a) A Certifier must submit a written exception request, state the need for the exception, and sign the request.

(b) The OYA Community Services assistant director must evaluate each request for an exception on its own merits to determine whether the exception is supported by a written plan adequate to ensure the safety of adjudicated youth in the placement. Granting an exception does not set a precedent that must be followed by the OYA Community Services assistant director when evaluating subsequent requests for exceptions.

(c) In evaluating a request for an exception, the OYA Community Services assistant director must consider, among other factors, the ratio of adults to adjudicated youth; the level of supervision available; the foster parent's skill level; and the needs of other children in the home.

(2) Exceptions to rules relating to significant safety risks are prohibited.

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Or. Admin. Code § 416-530-0080

OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96; OYA 15-2004, f. & cert. ef 11-12-04; OYA 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-07; OYA 1-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-14; OYA 1-2024, amend filed 03/22/2024, effective 3/22/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 420.888 - 420.892