ORS 419B.612
Best interests of Indian child
(1)
The protection of the safety, well-being, development and stability of the Indian child;(2)
The prevention of unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child;(3)
The prioritization of placement of the Indian child in accordance with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654 (Placement preferences);(4)
The value to the Indian child of establishing, developing or maintaining a political, cultural, social and spiritual relationship with the Indian child’s tribe and tribal community; and(5)
The importance to the Indian child of the Indian tribe’s ability to maintain the tribe’s existence and integrity in promotion of the stability and security of Indian children and families. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §5; 2021 c.398 §49]
Source:
Section 419B.612 — Best interests of Indian child, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.html
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