Or. Admin. Code § 416-530-0170 - Certification Standards for Private Child-caring Agencies: Exceptions

(1) Any exceptions to OAR 416-530-0100 through 416-530-0170 must be reviewed and approved or denied by the OYA Community Services assistant director.

(2) A Certifier must submit a written exception request, state the need for the exception, sign the request, and submit it to Foster Care Program manager for approval. If approved, the exception must be submitted for final approval by the OYA Community Services assistant director.

(3) Each request for an exception must be accompanied by a written plan showing how the safety of the adjudicated youth in placement will be ensured while the exception is in effect.

(4) 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 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.

(5) 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 skill level of the foster parent; and the needs of other children in the home.

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

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Or. Admin. Code § 416-530-0170

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 420A.010 & 420.888 - 420.892