ORS 418.015: Custody and care of needy children by department.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The Department of Human Services may, in its discretion, accept custody of children and may provide care, support and protective services for children who are dependent or neglected, who have mental or physical disabilities or who for other reasons are in need of public service. (2) The department shall accept any child placed in its custody by a court under, but not limited to ORS chapter 419B or 419C, and shall provide such services for the child as the department finds to be necessary. (3) All children in the legal custody of the department who, in the judgment of the Director of Human Services or the authorized representative for the director are in need of care or treatment services, may be placed with any person or family of good standing or any child caring agency for such services under an agreement pursuant to ORS 418.027. [Formerly 419.006; 1971 c.401 §13; 1971 c.698 §1; 1977 c.117 §1; 1987 c.157 §1; 1993 c.33 §326; 2007 c.70 §196]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 413-015-0100: Child Protective Service Authority and Responsibility — implements
- OAR 413-015-0105: Purpose of Child Protective Services — implements
- OAR 413-015-0115: Temporary rule language in effect until 08/31/2026. Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-015-0400: Purpose and Overview of the CPS Assessment Rules — implements
- OAR 413-015-0403: Assignment of CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0404: Receipt of New Information on an Open CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0405: CPS Assessment Response Timelines — implements
- OAR 413-015-0409: Exception to Completing a CPS Assessment or CPS Assessment Activities — implements
- OAR 413-015-0415: CPS Assessment Activities — implements
- OAR 413-015-0420: Make Initial Contact — implements
- OAR 413-015-0425: Determine if there is a Present Danger Safety Threat or Impending Danger Safety Threat — implements
- OAR 413-015-0428: Identify How the Impending Danger Safety Threat is Occurring — implements
- OAR 413-015-0432: Develop Safety Plans — implements
- OAR 413-015-0435: Develop a Protective Action Plan — implements
- OAR 413-015-0440: Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0445: Make Child Safety Decision and Determine Whether to Open a Case — implements
- OAR 413-015-0450: Develop an Ongoing Safety Plan — implements
- OAR 413-015-0455: Protective Custody and Juvenile Court Action — implements
- OAR 413-015-0460: Visitation — implements
- OAR 413-015-0465: Required Assessments and Screenings for all Children Entering Substitute Care — implements
- OAR 413-015-0470: Notifications at Conclusion of CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0475: CPS Assessment Documentation, Completion, and Supervisory Review Requirements — implements
- OAR 413-015-0480: CPS Assessment Extensions — implements
- OAR 413-015-0485: Confidentiality — implements
- OAR 413-015-0601: Purpose — implements
- OAR 413-015-0604: Additional Screening Activities When a Report Involves a Resource Family or Respite Provider Certified by Child Welfare — implements
- OAR 413-015-0606: Additional CPS Assessment Activities for a Report Involving a Resource Family or Respite Provider Certified by Child Welfare — implements
- OAR 413-015-0608: Additional Activities at the Conclusion of the CPS Assessment on a Resource Family or Respite Provider Certified by Child Welfare — implements
- OAR 413-015-0801: Purpose and Overview of Third Party CPS Assessment Rules — implements
- OAR 413-015-0803: Assignment of Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0804: Receipt of New Information on an Open Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0805: Third Party CPS Assessment Response Timelines — implements
- OAR 413-015-0809: Exceptions to Completing a Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0815: Third Party CPS Assessment Activities — implements
- OAR 413-015-0820: Make Initial Contact on a Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0825: Determine If There is a Present Danger Safety Threat on a Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0840: Determine Disposition of the Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0845: Make Child Safety Decision on a Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0850: Third Party and CPS Assessment Crossover — implements
- OAR 413-015-0870: Notifications at Conclusion of Third Party CPS Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-015-0875: Third Party CPS Assessment Documentation, Completion, and Supervisory Review Requirements — implements
- OAR 413-015-0880: Third Party CPS Assessment Extensions — implements
- OAR 413-015-0885: Confidentiality — implements
- OAR 413-015-1010: Standard of Proof and Possible CPS Assessment Dispositions — implements
- OAR 413-020-0000: Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-020-0010: Voluntary Custody Agreement — implements
- OAR 413-020-0020: Legal Consent — implements
- OAR 413-020-0040: Required Reviews — implements
- OAR 413-020-0045: Criteria for Continuing a Voluntary Custody Agreement After a Child Reaches 18 Years of Age — implements
- OAR 413-020-0050: Termination of Voluntary Custody Agreement — implements
- OAR 413-020-0060: Purpose — implements
- OAR 413-020-0070: Voluntary Placement Agreement Limitations — implements
- OAR 413-020-0075: Legal Consent — implements
- OAR 413-020-0080: Developing the Family Support Services Case Plan and a Voluntary Placement Agreement with the Department — implements
- OAR 413-020-0085: Required Reviews — implements
- OAR 413-020-0090: Termination of Voluntary Placement Agreement — implements
- OAR 413-030-0210: Eligibility Criteria for Substitute Care Placement — implements
- OAR 413-030-0220: Eligibility for Substitute Care After Age 18 — implements
- OAR 413-090-0133: Conducting a Personal Care Services Assessment — implements
- OAR 413-090-0140: Periodic Review of Personal Care Services Eligibility — implements
- OAR 413-090-0150: Payment Determination — implements
- OAR 413-090-0400: Funeral and Burial Expenses — implements
- OAR 413-095-0000: Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-095-0010: Administration of the BRS Program — implements
- OAR 413-095-0020: Purpose — implements
- OAR 413-095-0030: BRS Provider Requirements — implements
- OAR 413-095-0040: Prior Authorization for the BRS Program; Appeal Rights — implements
- OAR 413-095-0050: BRS Placement-Related Activities for a Department BRS Contractor and BRS Provider — implements
- OAR 413-095-0060: Billing and Payment for Services and Placement-Related Activities — implements
- OAR 413-095-0070: When a Child or Young Adult Placed with a BRS Program is Missing — implements
- OAR 413-115-0070: Emergency Removal and Return Upon Demand — implements
- OAR 413-115-0100: Voluntary Placement Agreements — implements
- OAR 413-200-0260: Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-200-0270: Purpose — implements
- OAR 413-200-0285: Responsibilities When Developing a Placement Support Plan — implements
- OAR 413-200-0287: Temporary rule language in effect until 08/31/2026. Assessment for Renewal of Certification — implements
- OAR 413-200-0289: Responsibilities Regarding Withdrawal of an Application, Termination of a Certification — implements
- OAR 413-200-0292: Temporary rule language in effect until 08/31/2026. Responsibilities When a Certified Family Moves — implements
- OAR 413-200-0294: Responsibilities Regarding Inactive Referral Status — implements
- OAR 413-200-0294: Responsibilities Regarding Inactive Referral Status — authority
- OAR 413-200-0296: Responsibilities Regarding Denial or Revocation of a Certification — implements
- OAR 413-200-0301: Purpose and Applicability of Certification Standards — implements
- OAR 413-200-0308: Personal Qualifications of Applicants and Resource Parents — implements
- OAR 413-200-0348: Requirements Regarding the Number of Children in the Home — implements
- OAR 413-200-0352: Requirements for the Care of Children in the Care or Custody of the Department — implements
- OAR 413-200-0354: Requirements Regarding the Education of a Child — implements
- OAR 413-200-0356: Requirements Regarding Extracurricular, Enrichment, Cultural, and Social Activities — implements
- OAR 413-200-0362: Requirements Regarding the Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Care of a Child — implements
- OAR 413-200-0371: Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Respite Care Providers, and Child Care — implements
- OAR 413-200-0386: Requirements Regarding Mandatory Reporting — implements
- OAR 413-200-0388: Requirements Regarding Visits in the Resource Parent's Home — implements
- OAR 413-200-0390: Requirements Regarding Renewal of the Certificate of Approval — implements
- OAR 413-205-0000: Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-205-0005: Purpose — implements
- OAR 413-205-0010: Department Requirements for assessment and certification of a Respite Certificate of Approval — implements
- OAR 413-205-0020: Responsibilities to Monitor Certification Compliance of a Certified Respite Provider — implements
- OAR 413-205-0022: Assessment for Renewal of a Certified Respite Provider — implements
- OAR 413-205-0023: Responsibilities When a Certified Respite Provider Moves — implements
- OAR 413-205-0024: Responsibilities Regarding Inactive Referral Status — implements
- OAR 413-205-0025: Responsibilities Regarding Denial or Revocation of a Respite Certification — implements
- OAR 413-205-0027: Confidentiality of Applicant or Certified Respite Provider Information — implements
- OAR 413-205-0028: Purpose and Applicability of Certification Standards — implements
- OAR 413-205-0030: Eligibility for Certified Respite Providers — implements
- OAR 413-205-0035: Personal Qualifications of Respite Applicants and Certified Respite Providers — implements
- OAR 413-205-0037: Initial Application Process to Become a Certified Respite Provider — implements
- OAR 413-205-0040: Standards for the Certified Respite Provider’s Home Environment — implements
- OAR 413-205-0045: Requirements Regarding the Number of Children in the Home and Respite Episode Capacity Approval — implements
- OAR 413-205-0047: Requirements for the Care of Children in the Care or Custody of the Department — implements
- OAR 413-205-0050: Requirements Regarding the Discipline and Treatment of a Child — implements
- OAR 413-205-0055: Requirements Regarding Medical Care — implements
- OAR 413-205-0057: Responsibilities and Notification Requirements for Selection and Use of Providers Child Care — implements
- OAR 413-205-0060: Education and Training for Respite Applicants and Certified Respite Care Providers — implements
- OAR 413-205-0065: Other Required Notifications — implements
- OAR 413-205-0070: Requirements Regarding Mandatory Reporting — implements
- OAR 413-205-0075: Requirements Regarding Department Contact in the Certified Respite Provider’s Home — implements
- OAR 413-205-0076: Requirements Regarding Renewal of the Respite Certificate of Approval — implements
- OAR 413-205-0077: Requirements Regarding Inactive Referral Status — implements
- OAR 413-205-0078: Requirements Regarding Termination of a Certificate of Approval — implements
- OAR 413-205-0080: Requirements Regarding Confidentiality — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 418.027 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 30.297: Liability of certain state agencies for damages caused by foster child or adjudicated youth; conditions; exceptions.
- ORS 343.321: Definitions for ORS 343.321 to 343.331.
- ORS 417.262: Intercountry adoptions of children in custody of Department of Human Services; rules.
- ORS 418.032: Department subrogated to right of support for certain children in department custody; child support agreements for children with disabilities.
- OAR 413-020-0010: Voluntary Custody Agreement
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.html