OAR 413-070-0919: Eligibility for a Child or Young Adult in the Care or Custody of a Participating Tribe

(1) In addition to guardianship assistance program criteria in OAR 413-070-0900 to 413-070-0974, the following requirements apply to a child in the care or custody of a participating tribe: (a) The child must be placed in a foster home approved by the participating tribe that meets the certification and licensing standards of the participating tribe; and (b) The participating tribe must document how continued placement with the potential guardian is in the best interests of the child and meets the safety and permanency needs of the child. (2) The participating tribe must: (a) Conduct and prepare a written home study of the guardian; (b) Have a current Title IV-E agreement with the Department which includes participation in the guardianship assistance program; (c) Notify the Adoption Assistance and Guardianship Assistance Unit within 30 calendar days after reestablishing custody of a child or young adult in a guardianship placement established under OAR 413-070-0900 to 413-070-0974; and (d) Provide the Adoption Assistance and Guardianship Assistance Unit with a copy of the court order terminating the guardianship within 30 calendar days of the termination, when applicable.