OAR 413-015-0440
Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment

(1)

The CPS worker must determine a disposition for all CPS assessments completed by Child Welfare as required by ORS 419B.026 (Required findings for investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020) (1).

(2)

Requirement to Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment. The CPS worker must determine if there is reasonable cause to believe that abuse occurred and explain the basis for that determination.

(a)

The requirements for determining dispositions on a report of abuse as defined in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) are described in OAR 413-015-1015 (Making the CPS Assessment Disposition Determination)(1).

(b)

The requirements for determining dispositions on a report of abuse as defined in ORS 418.257 (Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259) involving a home certified by Child Welfare or ODDS are described in OAR 413-015-1015 (Making the CPS Assessment Disposition Determination)(2).
(3) When a disposition is founded or substantiated for abuse, the CPS worker must refer all victims three years old and under to Early Intervention as outlined in the Child Welfare Procedure Manual.
(4) Documentation. The CPS worker must document that determination and explain the basis for the determination in the disposition narrative section of the Child Welfare electronic information system prior to completing the CPS assessment.

Source: Rule 413-015-0440 — Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-015-0440 (accessed May 26, 2025).

413–015–0100
Child Protective Service Authority and Responsibility 413–015–0105
Purpose of Child Protective Services 413–015–0115
Definitions 413–015–0125
CPS Responsibility Ends 413–015–0200
Purpose of Screening Rules 413–015–0205
Information Received 413–015–0210
Documentation Requirements 413–015–0211
Report of Abuse 413–015–0212
Additional Screening Requirements 413–015–0213
Request for Family Support Services 413–015–0214
Notifications Closed at Screening 413–015–0215
Information the OTIS is Responsible for Screening 413–015–0220
Case Management Related Information 413–015–0225
Information or Referral 413–015–0230
Emergency Action 413–015–0300
Cross Reporting Defined 413–015–0302
Purpose of Cross Reporting 413–015–0305
Cross Reporting Requirements 413–015–0310
Child Welfare Documentation and Verification Requirements 413–015–0400
Purpose and Overview of the CPS Assessment Rules 413–015–0403
Assignment of CPS Assessment 413–015–0404
Receipt of New Information on an Open CPS Assessment 413–015–0405
CPS Assessment Response Timelines 413–015–0409
Exception to Completing a CPS Assessment or CPS Assessment Activities 413–015–0415
CPS Assessment Activities 413–015–0420
Make Initial Contact 413–015–0422
Gather Safety Related Information through Interview and Observation 413–015–0425
Determine if there is a Present Danger Safety Threat or Impending Danger Safety Threat 413–015–0428
Identify How the Impending Danger Safety Threat is Occurring 413–015–0432
Develop Safety Plans 413–015–0435
Develop a Protective Action Plan 413–015–0437
Develop an Initial Safety Plan 413–015–0440
Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment 413–015–0445
Make Child Safety Decision and Determine Whether to Open a Case 413–015–0450
Develop an Ongoing Safety Plan 413–015–0455
Protective Custody and Juvenile Court Action 413–015–0460
Visitation 413–015–0465
Required Assessments and Screenings for all Children Entering Substitute Care 413–015–0470
Notifications at Conclusion of CPS assessment 413–015–0475
CPS Assessment Documentation, Completion, and Supervisory Review Requirements 413–015–0480
CPS Assessment Extensions 413–015–0485
Confidentiality 413–015–0601
Purpose 413–015–0604
Additional Screening Activities When a Report Involves a Home Certified by Child Welfare 413–015–0606
Additional CPS Assessment Activities for a Report Involving a Home Certified by Child Welfare. 413–015–0608
Additional Activities at the Conclusion of the CPS Assessment on a Home Certified by Child Welfare 413–015–1005
Purpose of the CPS Assessment Dispositions 413–015–1010
Standard of Proof and Possible CPS Assessment Dispositions 413–015–1015
Making the CPS Assessment Disposition Determination 413–015–1100
Authority and Responsibility 413–015–1105
Purpose 413–015–1115
Requirements 413–015–1120
LEDS Use for Child Protective Service Purposes 413–015–1125
LEDS Use for Certification Purposes in Emergency Situations 413–015–1200
Purpose 413–015–1220
Assessment of an Individual’s Involvement in Safety Management 413–015–1230
Safety Service Provider Approval

May 26, 2025

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