OAR 413-200-0371
Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Respite Care Providers Child Care, and Babysitters

(1) Respite Providers: When identifying prospective respite care providers for a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department placed in the home, the certified resource family must:

(a) Select prospective respite care providers who:

(A) Are at least 18 years of age;

(B) Are capable of assuming supervision responsibilities, including meeting the safety, health, and well-being needs; and

(C) Understand the requirement to comply with OAR 413-200-0358 (Requirements Regarding the Discipline of a Child or Young Adult) regarding discipline.

(b) Provide to the certifier the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the prospective respite care providers and receive Department approval under OAR 413-200-0281 (Respite Care Providers, Child Care, and Babysitters) prior to using the respite care provider.

(c) Assure that respite care is no longer than 14 consecutive days, unless prior authorization for a greater period of time has been granted by the Department.

(2) Child Care:

(a) A certified resource family may use a child care facility for a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department placed in the home and must notify the Department in advance of using the child care facility.

(b) If a prospective child care provider is not a child care facility, the certified resource family must provide to the certifier the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the prospective child care providers and receive Department approval prior to using the child care provider. The child care provider must be at least 18 years old.

(3) Babysitters:

(a) The certified resource family must use a responsible person 14 years of age or older for babysitting a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department placed in the home, and must:

(A) Ensure the babysitter is capable of assuming care and supervision responsibilities and understand they must be present at all times; and

(B) Ensure that babysitting does not exceed ten consecutive hours and does not include overnight care.

(i) Has any criminal history or child abuse history; or

(ii) Poses any risk to the child or young adult for whom the babysitter will provide care.

(b) Unless requested by the Department, the certified resource family does not need to provide identifying information to the Department to complete a criminal records check or a child abuse check for a babysitter.

(4) General Provisions for Respite Care, Child Care and Babysitting:

(a) The certified resource family must have an available method through which the certified resource family may be contacted in an emergency.

(b) The certified resource family must notify the certifier or certification supervisor of any plans to provide respite care or child care for another certified resource family and obtain certifier approval prior to providing care.

Source: Rule 413-200-0371 — Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Respite Care Providers Child Care, and Babysitters, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=413-200-0371.

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OAR 413-200-0371 Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Respite Care Providers Child Care, and Babysitters

OAR 413-200-0371
Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Respite Care Providers Child Care, and Babysitters