OAR 413-020-0080: Developing the Family Support Services Case Plan and a Voluntary Placement Agreement with the Department

(1) The caseworker must prepare the applicable Voluntary Placement Agreement (CF 499 or CF 499a), which must specify the legal status of the child or young adult and the rights and obligations of the parent, guardian , Indian custodian, the child , or young adult, and the Department . (2) The caseworker must develop a family support services case plan (see OAR 413-030-0016) with the parent, guardian, Indian custodian or young adult who signs the applicable Voluntary Placement Agreement. (3) The caseworker must develop a visit and contact plan for the child and their parent, guardian, or Indian custodian as described in OAR 413-070-0800 to 413-070-0880. (a) If a parent, guardian, or Indian custodian is requesting and signing the Voluntary Placement Agreement for a Child (CF 499) they must agree to: (b) Full and ongoing participation in the family support services case plan described in OAR 413-030-0006(2)(a)-(c) and in making decisions for the child based on the child’s identified needs; (c) Visit and financially support the child to the fullest extent possible; and (d) Work cooperatively with the Department . (5) If a young adult is requesting and signing the Voluntary Placement Agreement for a Young Adult (CF 499a) they must be eligible for substitute care as described in OAR 413-030-0220 and agree to be: (a) Completing their secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential; (b) Enrolled in an institution that provides post-secondary or vocational education; (c) Participating in a program or activity designed to promote or remove barriers to employment; (d) Employed for at least 80 hours per month; or (f) Determined to be unable to perform any of the activities in paragraphs (A) to (D) of this subsection due to a physical condition, mental disability or physical disability documented by medical evidence. (6) The caseworker must review the young adult ’s transition and family support services case plans with the young adult as described in OAR 413-030-0449 and: (a) The caseworker determines, in collaboration with the young adult , that it is in the best interest of the young adult to enter the care of the Department ; (b) The determination and supporting factors are reflected in the young adult ’s family support services case and transition plans and documented in the Department ’s electronic information system; (c) The young adult agrees to full and ongoing participation in the family support services case plan described in OAR 413-030-0006(2)(a)-(c); and (e) The plan is approved by the Child Welfare program manager or designee. (7) The Child Welfare program manager or designee may approve an exception to the requirements in (5)(a) of this rule when: (a) The young adult experiences a temporary loss in employment or other financial support; (b) The young adult requests maternity leave that is approved by their attending physician; (c) Short-term medical leave is approved by the young adult’s attending physician; or (d) There are any other reason(s) approved by the Child Welfare program manager or designee.