OAR 413-100-0000: Purpose

The purpose of these rules, OAR 413-100-0000 to 413-100-0345, is to describe the Department's responsibilities and criteria for making the following determinations, which are used to ensure proper federal reimbursement: (1) Title IV-E eligibility for children and young adults whose placement and care are the responsibility of the Department or another public agency with which the Department has made an agreement which is in effect; (2) Title IV-E eligibility for children who are candidates for foster care; (3) Title IV-E eligibility for pregnant or parenting foster youth; (4) Adoption Assistance Title IV-E eligibility; and (5) Guardianship Assistance Title IV-E eligibility.