OAR 413-330-1130: Dispute Resolution

(1) When a short-form contract is used to contract with a nontraditional contractor, the child or young adult's caseworker requests that the child or young adult and/or their guardian sign a "Dispute Resolution Agreement." The child or young adult or guardian and the ODHS are parties to the "Dispute Resolution Agreement." The agreement provides a procedure to resolve disputes between the child or young adult or guardian and the nontraditional contractor. The child or young adult and guardian are encouraged to participate in good-faith in the dispute resolution process. (2) The child or young adult and guardian’s signatures on and participation in the dispute resolution process are voluntary. (3) Dispute resolution between the child or young adult and guardian and a nontraditional contractor must be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Department.