OAR 413-200-0348
Requirements Regarding the Number of Children and Young Adults in the Home

(1) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, a certified resource family may not 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 (1)(a)-(c) of this rule, all children living in the home are included and all young adults in the care or custody of the Department are included.
(3) Under special circumstances, the Department may approve placement of an additional child or young adult in the home of a certified resource family that exceeds the maximum capacity specified in section (1)(a)-(c) of this rule if one of the following exceptions apply:
(a) To allow a parenting 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 family with special training or skills to provide care to a child or young adult with specific needs.
(4) Special circumstances for (1)(d) include:
(a) To allow a parenting 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 emotionally significant relationship with the child or young adult.
(d) To allow a family with special training or skills to provide care to a child or young adult with a disability.
(5) A certified resource family may not accept a child or young adult for placement from another agency without prior approval of the Department.
(6) A certified resource family may not provide formal or informal adult foster care or child care without prior approval of the Department.

Source: Rule 413-200-0348 — Requirements Regarding the Number of Children and Young Adults in the Home, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-200-0348.

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

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