OAR 413-140-0033: Minimum Standards for Adoptive Homes

(1) The Department is authorized under ORS 109.276(7)(a) to set forth the minimum standards for adoptive homes. (2) Minimum standards for an adoptive home that must be addressed in a written adoption home study include: (a) Approved background checks in accordance with OAR 413-140-0065 for all adult household members; (b) Documented completion of minimum pre-adoption training required under Child Welfare Policy II-C.1.3, "Licensing Adoption Agencies", OAR 413-215-0456, or by the Department of State under the Inter-Country Adoption Act of 2000 (42 USC 14923), 22 CFR 96.48, when applicable; and (c) Evidence that the adoptive applicant demonstrates the following: (A) Capability to meet the child's specific emotional and physical needs; (B) Ability to ensure the safety of the child being sought for adoption; (C) Financial ability within the household to ensure the stability and financial security of the family; (D) Understanding that adoption is a lifelong commitment to provide a safe and permanent family for a child not born to them; and (E) Consideration of the benefits and challenges of open adoption and the various levels of openness in the adoption plan, as applicable.