OAR 413-070-0918
Extension of Guardianship Assistance for a Young Adult

The Department may approve an extension of a guardianship assistance agreement for an individual under the age of 21 when the individual meets the following criteria:

(1)

An initial guardianship assistance agreement was entered into on behalf of the child and at the time of the child’s 18th birthday, the child:

(a)

Qualifies as an individual with a developmental disability as determined by the local County Community Developmental Disabilities Program in Oregon;

(b)

Qualifies as an individual with a developmental disability as determined by the equivalent developmental disability program if living in a state other than Oregon; or

(c)

Qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as determined by the Social Security Administration.

(2)

An initial guardianship assistance agreement was entered into on behalf of the child who is age 16 or 17, and upon reaching the age of 18, the child is:

(a)

Completing secondary school (or equivalent);

(b)

Enrolled in post-secondary or vocational school;

(c)

Participating in a program or activity that promotes or removes barriers to employment;

(d)

Employed for at least 80 hours a month; or

(e)

Determined incapable of any of the above due to a documented medical condition, physical disability, or mental disability.

(3)

In order for the extension of guardianship assistance under section (1) of this rule to be approved on behalf of a young adult, the guardian must submit to the Department documentation from the agency making the determination described in subsections (1)(a) to (c) of this rule.

(4)

In order for the extension of guardianship assistance under section (2) of this rule to be approved on behalf of a young adult, the guardian must submit to the Department documentation verifying the circumstances described in subsections (2)(a) to (e) of this rule. Documentation of circumstances described in subsection (1)(e) of this rule must be from a medical or mental health professional.

(5)

The Department must receive the request for extension of the guardianship assistance agreement and the documentation described in sections (3) and (4) of this rule:

(a)

At least 30 calendar days before the individual’s 18th birthday; or

(b)

Before a date determined by the Department when the Department approves a request from the guardian to submit the documentation after the individual’s 18th birthday. The Department must receive the request before the individual’s 18th birthday.

(6)

If the Department does not receive the documentation as required by sections (3) to (4) of this rule, the Department may not approve an extension of a guardianship assistance agreement.

(7)

When an extension of guardianship assistance has been approved under section (1) of this rule, guardianship assistance will continue until the young adult turns 21 years old.

(8)

When an extension of guardianship assistance has been approved under section (2) of this rule, the Department will review the eligibility of the young adult for continued guardianship assistance:

(a)

At least annually; or

(b)

When information is received that indicates the young adult may no longer be eligible for guardianship assistance or may be eligible for guardianship assistance in a different amount.

(9)

The guardian must notify the Department, orally or in writing, of any changes in circumstances that may make the young adult:

(a)

Ineligible for guardianship assistance; or

(b)

Eligible for guardianship assistance in a different amount.

Source: Rule 413-070-0918 — Extension of Guardianship Assistance for a Young Adult, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-070-0918.

413‑070‑0000
Definitions 413‑070‑0010
Purpose and Applicability 413‑070‑0015
Denials or Delays of Placement Based on Race, Color or National Origin Prohibited 413‑070‑0020
Denial of Opportunity to Be an Adoptive or Foster Parent Based on Race, Color, or National Origin Prohibited 413‑070‑0027
Denial of Opportunity to Be an Adoptive or Foster Parent Based on Race, Color, or National Origin Prohibited 413‑070‑0030
Recruitment and Staff Training 413‑070‑0060
Purpose 413‑070‑0069
Identification of Relatives and Persons with a Caregiver Relationship 413‑070‑0072
Contact with Relatives or Persons with a Caregiver Relationship 413‑070‑0075
Assessment of a Relative or Person with a Caregiver Relationship for Involvement in Safety Management 413‑070‑0078
Consideration of a Relative or Person with a Caregiver Relationship as a Substitute Caregiver 413‑070‑0081
Review of a Child or Young Adult’s Substitute Care Placement 413‑070‑0087
Opportunity for Ongoing Connection and Support 413‑070‑0300
Purpose 413‑070‑0320
Placement of Refugee Children 413‑070‑0340
Petition 413‑070‑0345
Notice 413‑070‑0350
Judicial Determination 413‑070‑0360
Record of Care 413‑070‑0370
Annual Report of Care 413‑070‑0380
Refugee Child Welfare Advisory Committee 413‑070‑0400
Purpose 413‑070‑0430
Department Records, Medication Review, and Consent and Authorization Requirements 413‑070‑0450
Disclosure Requirements for a Child or Young Adult in Substitute Care 413‑070‑0470
Substitute Caregiver Responsibilities 413‑070‑0480
Notification Timelines for Psychotropic Medication Therapy 413‑070‑0490
Notification Content for Psychotropic Medication Therapy 413‑070‑0500
Purpose 413‑070‑0510
Obligation to Seek Legal Permanency 413‑070‑0512
Development and Review of the Permanency Plan and Concurrent Permanent Plan 413‑070‑0514
Use of Permanency Committee 413‑070‑0516
Composition, Scheduling, Responsibilities, and Recommendations of the Permanency Committee 413‑070‑0518
Approving a Permanency Plan Prior to a Resource Being Identified 413‑070‑0519
Decision and Notice 413‑070‑0520
Purpose 413‑070‑0532
APPLA 413‑070‑0536
Consideration of APPLA as a Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0540
Determination of APPLA as a Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0550
Approval and Implementation of an APPLA Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0551
Contents of an APPLA Case Plan 413‑070‑0552
Ongoing Department Responsibilities When APPLA is the Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0556
APPLA Permanency Plan Reviews 413‑070‑0565
Termination of APPLA 413‑070‑0570
Purpose 413‑070‑0574
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status 413‑070‑0600
Purpose 413‑070‑0625
Identifying and Assessing the Child or Young Adult’s Needs when Placement in Substitute Care is Required 413‑070‑0630
Monitoring the Ongoing Substitute Care Placement Needs of the Child or Young Adult 413‑070‑0640
Placement Assessment and Matching 413‑070‑0645
Involving the Substitute Caregiver in the Concurrent Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0655
Purpose 413‑070‑0660
Consideration of Guardianship as a Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0665
Consideration of a Substitute Caregiver as a Potential Guardian 413‑070‑0668
Consideration of a Relative as the Legal Guardian when the Relative is not the current Substitute Caregiver 413‑070‑0670
Approval and Implementation of a Guardianship Permanency Plan 413‑070‑0800
Purpose 413‑070‑0830
Visitation Rights 413‑070‑0840
Orientation Activities 413‑070‑0855
Determining Priority in Visit and Contact Plans 413‑070‑0860
Visit and Contact Plans 413‑070‑0870
Supervision of Visits 413‑070‑0880
Documentation of Contact 413‑070‑0900
Purpose 413‑070‑0905
Funding of Guardianship Assistance 413‑070‑0917
Eligibility for Guardianship Assistance 413‑070‑0918
Extension of Guardianship Assistance for a Young Adult 413‑070‑0919
Eligibility for a Child or Young Adult in the Care or Custody of a Participating Tribe 413‑070‑0925
Guardianship Assistance Eligibility for Potential Guardian and Successor Legal Guardian 413‑070‑0934
Application Requirements 413‑070‑0939
Guardianship Assistance Payments, Medical Assistance, and Nonrecurring Guardianship Expenses 413‑070‑0944
Legal Expenses of a Guardian 413‑070‑0949
Guardianship Assistance Agreement Requirements 413‑070‑0959
Court Order of Guardianship 413‑070‑0964
Required Reports and Communication 413‑070‑0969
Renegotiation of a Guardianship Assistance Agreement 413‑070‑0970
Guardianship Social Support Services 413‑070‑0974
Review, Adjustment, Suspension, Expiration, and Termination of Guardianship Assistance 413‑070‑0990
Purpose 413‑070‑1000
Placement with a Fit and Willing Relative as a Permanency Plan 413‑070‑1010
Eligibility Requirements for a Fit and Willing Relative 413‑070‑1020
Approval and Implementation of a Fit and Willing Relative Permanency Plan 413‑070‑1030
Contents of a Placement with a Fit and Willing Relative Case Plan 413‑070‑1040
Ongoing Department Responsibilities When Placement with a Fit and Willing Relative is the Permanency Plan 413‑070‑1050
Placement with a Fit and Willing Relative Permanency Plan Reviews 413‑070‑1060
Termination of Placement with a Fit and Willing Relative Permanency Plan 413‑070‑1070
Purpose 413‑070‑1080
Placement of a Child or Young Adult in a Congregate Care Residential Setting 413‑070‑1090
Placement of a Child or Young Adult in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP)
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 413-070-0918’s source at or​.us