OAR 416-530-0080
Exceptions
(1)
Any exceptions to OAR 416-530-0000 (Purpose) through 416-530-0090 (Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Youth Offender Foster Home Certification or Re-Certification; Inactive Referral Status) must be reviewed and approved or denied by the OYA Community Services Assistant Director.(a)
A Foster Home Certifier must submit a written exception request, state the need for the exception, and sign the request.(b)
The OYA Community Services Assistant Director will evaluate each request for an exception on its own merits to determine whether the exception is supported by a written plan adequate to ensure the safety of youth offenders in the placement. Granting an exception does not set a precedent that must be followed by the OYA Community Services Assistant Director when evaluating subsequent requests for exceptions.(c)
In evaluating a request for an exception, the OYA Community Services Assistant Director will consider, among other factors, the ratio of adults to youth offenders; the level of supervision available; the foster parent’s skill level; and the needs of other children in the home.(2)
No exceptions may be made for rules relating to life safety.
Source:
Rule 416-530-0080 — Exceptions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=416-530-0080.