OAR 413-200-0298
Confidentiality of Applicant or Certified Resource Family Information

(1) This rule describes how the Department may exercise its authority to disclose information it gathers about an applicant or a certified resource family.
(2) The name, address, and other identifying information about a certified resource family are confidential under ORS. 418.642 (Confidentiality of information about person who maintains foster home) and not open to public inspection. Except as provided in these rules, the Department may not disclose identifying information.
(3) Unless prohibited by federal or state law, the Department may disclose the name, address, or other identifying information about certified resource family when:
(a) A certified resource family requests information about the certified resource family;

(b)

A certified resource family authorizes disclosure about the certified resource family;

(c)

A court order requires disclosure;

(d)

The Department determines disclosure is necessary or advisable to protect the best interest of a child or young adult; or

(e)

The Department determines disclosure is necessary for the administration of child welfare laws, which may include, but is not limited to, the following circumstances:

(A)

Disclosure to employees of the Secretary of State’s Office, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department which requires information to complete audits, program reviews or other investigations of child welfare programs administered by the Department;

(B)

Disclosure to law enforcement officers and district attorney’s offices that require information for child abuse assessments, criminal investigations, or other civil or criminal proceedings connected with administering the Department’s child welfare programs;

(C)

Disclosure to the Office of Administrative Hearings or an Administrative Law Judge as part of an administrative action initiated by the Department;

(D)

Disclosure to the juvenile court or a party to a juvenile court case concerning a child or young adult to enable the court or the party to protect the best interests of the child or young adult;

(E)

Disclosure to comply with the requirements of mandatory abuse reporting laws including, but not limited to: ORS 124.060 (Duty of officials to report) (elder abuse), 419B.010 (Duty of officials to report child abuse) (child abuse), 430.765 (Duty of officials to report abuse) (adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities), and 441.640 (Report of suspected abuse of resident required) (residents in long-term care facilities);

(F)

Disclosure for the purposes of providing support, training, education or other information about the role of a certified resource family.

(4)

Unless prohibited by federal or state law, the Department may disclose information about an applicant or certified resource family when:

(a)

Disclosure is required or authorized by federal or state laws, including the Oregon Public Records Law;

(b)

An applicant has requested information about the applicant;

(c)

An applicant authorizes disclosure of information about the applicant;

(d)

A court order requires disclosure;

(e)

Disclosure is necessary or advisable to protect the best interests of a child or young adult; or

(f)

Disclosure is necessary for the administration of child welfare laws, as outlined in subsection (3)(e) of this rule.

Source: Rule 413-200-0298 — Confidentiality of Applicant or Certified Resource Family Information, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-200-0298.

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 413-200-0298’s source at or​.us