OAR 413-200-0278
Responsibility to Determine the Maximum Number of Children or Young Adults in a Certified Resource Family Home


(1) Except as provide in subsection (3) of this rule, the Department may not issue a Certificate of Approval, a Child-Specific Certificate of Approval, or a Temporary Certificate of Approval if the home would exceed the following maximum capacity:
(a) A total of four children or young adults to one certified adult living in the home;
(b) A total of seven children or young adults, to two certified 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 in the care or custody of the Department.

(2)

When counting the children or young adults under (a)-(c) of this rule, all children are included and all young adults in the care or custody of the Department are included.

(3)

A Child Welfare Program Manager or designee may approve placing an additional child or young adult in the home in special circumstances.
(a) Special circumstances for (a)-(c) include, but are not limited to:
(A) To allow a parenting child or young adult to remain with their child;
(B) To allow siblings to remain together;
(C) To allow a child or young adult to be placed with a relative or with a caregiver who has a relationship with the child or young adult; or
(D) To allow a certified resource family with special training or skills to provide care to a child or young adult with specific needs.
(b) Special circumstances for (d) include:
(A) To allow a parenting child or young adult to remain with their child;
(B) To allow siblings to remain together;
(C) To allow a child or young adult to be placed with a caregiver who has an emotionally significant relationship with the child or young adult.
(D) To allow a certified resource family with special training or skills to provide care to a child or young adult with a disability.
(c) In these special circumstances under (a) and (b), the certifier must assess:
(A) The skills and abilities, willingness, and training of the certified resource family related to the quantity of services required for each child or young adult to be placed in the home;
(B) The skills and abilities of the certified resource family to meet the safety, health, and well-being needs of each child or young adult to be placed in the home;
(C) The amount of supervision and support the certified resource family requires to meet the needs of each child or young adult to be placed in the home;
(D) The maximum safe physical capacity of the home, including sleeping arrangements; and
(E) The plan for each individual to escape from the home in case of fire or other emergency.
(4) The certifier must document the assessment described in subsection (b) of section (3) of this rule on a form approved by the Department, including the sustainability of the plan and any actions the Department may take to ensure continued child safety, health and well-being in the certified home, and obtain Child Welfare Program Manager or designee approval prior to permitting the home to exceed the maximum capacity specified in section (1) of this rule.
(5) When a Child Welfare Program Manager or designee approves exceeding the maximum capacity in a certified home, the certifier must:
(a) Visit the home every 90 days as long as the home exceeds the maximum capacity; and
(b) During each visit, review, assess and document the certified resource family’s compliance with certification standards as outlined in OAR 413-200-0283 (Responsibilities to Monitor Certification Compliance) and the conditions that appear to exist in the home that affect safety, health and well-being for the child or young adult placed in the home.
(6) The Department may at its discretion modify any certificate issued under OAR 413-200-0270 (Purpose) to 413-200-0298 to increase or decrease the maximum capacity or the age range of the children or young adults for whom the family is certified within the limits prescribed in this rule.

Source: Rule 413-200-0278 — Responsibility to Determine the Maximum Number of Children or Young Adults in a Certified Resource Family Home, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-200-0278.

413‑200‑0260
Definitions
413‑200‑0270
Purpose
413‑200‑0272
Responsibilities for Assessment and Certification
413‑200‑0274
Assessment for Approval of an Adoptive Resource or Issuance of a Certificate of Approval or Child-Specific Certificate of Approval
413‑200‑0275
Assessment for Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Approval
413‑200‑0276
Assessment to Move from a Temporary Certificate of Approval to a Certificate of Approval or Child-Specific Certificate of Approval
413‑200‑0278
Responsibility to Determine the Maximum Number of Children or Young Adults in a Certified Resource Family Home
413‑200‑0281
Respite Care Providers, Child Care, and Babysitters
413‑200‑0283
Responsibilities to Monitor Certification Compliance
413‑200‑0285
Responsibilities When Developing a Placement Support Plan
413‑200‑0287
Assessment for Renewal of Certification
413‑200‑0289
Responsibilities Regarding Withdrawal of an Application, Termination of a Certification
413‑200‑0292
Responsibilities Regarding a Previously Certified Resource Family and When a Certified Resource Family Moves
413‑200‑0294
Responsibilities Regarding Inactive Referral Status
413‑200‑0296
Responsibilities Regarding Denial or Revocation of a Certification
413‑200‑0298
Confidentiality of Applicant or Certified Resource Family Information
413‑200‑0301
Purpose and Applicability of Certification Standards
413‑200‑0305
Authorization
413‑200‑0306
Eligibility for Certified Resource Families and Adoptive Resources
413‑200‑0308
Personal Qualifications of Applicants and Certified Resource Families
413‑200‑0314
Initial Application Process to Become a Certified Resource Family or Adoptive Resource
413‑200‑0335
Standards Regarding the Home Environment
413‑200‑0348
Requirements Regarding the Number of Children and Young Adults in the Home
413‑200‑0352
Requirements for the Care of Children and Young Adults
413‑200‑0354
Requirements Regarding the Education of a Child or Young Adult
413‑200‑0356
Requirements Regarding Extracurricular, Enrichment, Cultural, and Social Activities
413‑200‑0358
Requirements Regarding the Discipline of a Child or Young Adult
413‑200‑0362
Requirements Regarding the Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Care of a Child or Young Adult
413‑200‑0371
Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Respite Care Providers Child Care, and Babysitters
413‑200‑0377
Confidentiality
413‑200‑0379
Education and Training for Applicants and Certified Resouce Families
413‑200‑0383
Other Required Notifications
413‑200‑0386
Requirements Regarding Mandatory Reporting
413‑200‑0388
Requirements Regarding Visits in the Certified Resource Family’s Home
413‑200‑0390
Requirements Regarding Renewal of the Certificate of Approval
413‑200‑0393
Requirements Regarding Inactive Referral Status
413‑200‑0394
Requirements Regarding Termination of a Certificate of Approval
413‑200‑0396
Requirements Regarding Contested Case Hearings
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 413-200-0278’s source at or​.us