OAR 413-120-0840: Early Adoption Transition

(1) The child's caseworker, following consultation with the caseworker's supervisor and the approval of the Child Welfare Program Manager, may request physical placement with the adoptive resource before the timelines described in OAR 413-120-0830 when the requirements in all of the following subsections are met: (a) It is in the best interests of the child; (b) There are no indications that a review of the adoption placement selection will be requested; and (c) When the child is to be placed in a state within the United States and outside of Oregon, the requirements under OAR 413-120-0830 have been met regarding a placement in a state other than Oregon. (2) The caseworker must send the written request for early adoption transition, including the basis for the request, to the Child Permanency Program or designee who makes the final decision. (3) The caseworker must document the decision regarding the early adoption transition in the Department's information system.