OAR 413-203-0055: Purpose of Relative Certification Standards

The purpose of OAR 413-203-0055 to 413-203-0145 to describe the criteria for approval of a relative applicant as a relative resource parent, or potential adoptive resource and for continued certification of a relative resource parent. These rules apply to any individual who: (1) Has applied to become a relative resource parent, or a potential adoptive resource; or (2) Holds a current Relative Temporary Certificate of Approval or Relative Certificate of Approval.