OAR 416-530-0170
Certification Standards for Private Youth Care Agencies: Exceptions

(1)

Any exceptions to OAR 416-530-0100 (Certification Standards for Private Youth Care Agencies: Purpose) through 416-530-0170 (Certification Standards for Private Youth Care Agencies: Exceptions) must be reviewed and approved or denied by the OYA Community Services Assistant Director.

(2)

A Foster Home Certifier must submit a written exception request, state the need for the exception, and sign the request.

(3)

Each request for an exception must be accompanied by a written plan showing how the safety of the youth offenders in placement will be ensured while the exception is in effect.

(4)

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 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.

(5)

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 skill level of the foster parent; and the needs of other children in the home.

(6)

No exceptions may be made for rules relating to life safety.

Source: Rule 416-530-0170 — Certification Standards for Private Youth Care Agencies: Exceptions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=416-530-0170.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 416-530-0170’s source at or​.us