OAR 411-346-0140: Selection

(1) The Department or the CDDP shall recruit foster providers who have the abilities and commitment to carry out the responsibilities set forth in these rules to meet the Department's specific need for homes. The Department shall determine which applicants are certified. The CDDP staff shall determine which home is best for a particular child. (2) A foster provider must be a responsible, stable, emotionally mature adult who exercises sound judgment and has the capacity to meet the mental, physical, and emotional needs of a child placed in foster care. (3) A foster provider must demonstrate the following traits: (a) Capacity to give and receive affection; (b) Kindness; (c) Flexibility; (d) A sense of humor; and (e) The ability to deal with frustration and conflict.