OAR 413-200-0348: Requirements Regarding the Number of Children in the Home

(1) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, a resource parent may not exceed the following maximum capacity: (a) A total of four children to one resource parent living in the home; (b) A total of seven children to two resource parents living in the home; (c) A total of two children under the age of three; or (d) A total of six children in the care or custody of the Department. (2) When counting the children under (1)(a)-(c) of this rule, each child living in the home is included. (3) Under special circumstances, the Department may approve placement of an additional child in the home of a resource parent that exceeds the maximum capacity specified in section (1)(a)-(c) of this rule if one of the following exceptions apply: (a) To allow a parenting child in the care or custody of the Department to remain with their child; (b) To allow siblings to remain together; (c) To allow a resource parent with special training or skills to provide care to a specific child in the care or custody of the Department. (4) Special circumstances for (1)(d) include 3 (a)-(c) of this rule and t o allow a family with special training or skills to provide care to a child in the care or custody of the Department with a disability. (5) A resource parent may not accept a child for placement from another agency without prior approval of the Department. (6) A resource parent may not provide formal or informal adult foster care or child care without prior approval of the Department.