Or. Admin. Code § 461-197-0010 - Definitions
Terms used in OAR chapter 461, division 197, are defined as follows, unless otherwise indicated by the context:
(1) "Culturally specific services" means
community-based services provided to a population based on their needs using
the languages, structures, and settings familiar to the culture of the
population.
(2) "Department" means
the Oregon Department of Human Services.
(3) "Evidence-based services" means
supportive housing, outreach, culturally specific, culturally responsive,
mental health, or substance abuse services and housing interventions that work
based on best available research.
(4) "Homeless" means lacking a fixed,
regular, safe, and adequate nighttime residence.
(5) "Host home programs" means short or
long-term host home projects as defined in ORS 417.803 and OAR
461-198-0010.
(6) "Mental health or
substance abuse services" refers to specialized interventions and supports for
individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, designed to engage,
and support youth experiencing homelessness (see section (9)
of this rule), particularly those requiring tailored educational or therapeutic
services or supports.
(7)
"Outreach" means active street outreach or passive drop-in centers designed to
engage with youth experiencing homelessness in need of
services.
(8) "Shelter facilities"
means community-based crisis housing programs that are addressing the immediate
needs of youth experiencing homelessness. They provide a safe
space for youth experiencing homelessness to reside, as well
as food, clothing, system navigation, and referrals for health care, in
addition to other services to encourage safe reunification, housing
opportunities, and life skills.
(9)
"Transitional housing" means temporary housing with supportive services to
youth experiencing homelessness with the goal of interim
stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent
housing.
(10) "Youth experiencing
homelessness" means a person who is at least 14 years of age but not more than
24 years of age, who is not in the physical custody of a parent or legal
guardian and who is homeless.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.802
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.802
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