ORS 418.200: Definitions.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 418.200 to 418.202, “foster child” means a child who is in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 418, 419B or 419C and who is or was placed in substitute care with a foster parent, a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 or an independent residence facility established, licensed, certified or authorized by the department under ORS 418.475. [2013 c.515 §1; 2021 c.59 §2]
Official history and status
History: Note: 418.200 to 418.202 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 413-010-0000: Definitions — implements
- OAR 413-010-0180: Temporary rule language in effect until 08/31/2026. Rights of Children and Young Adults in the Legal Custody of the Department — implements
- OAR 413-030-0210: Eligibility Criteria for Substitute Care Placement — implements
- OAR 413-030-0220: Eligibility for Substitute Care After Age 18 — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 418.200 — resolved
- 418.202 — resolved
- ORS chapter 418 — target_record_not_published
- ORS 418.205 — resolved
- ORS 418.475 — resolved
Cited by
- OAR 413-010-0170: Purpose
- OAR 413-203-0060: Authorization
- OAR 414-470-0010: Child and Family Eligibility Criteria
- OAR 419-210-0150: Investigating Reports of Abuse
- OAR 419-220-0150: Investigating Reports of Abuse
- OAR 419-230-0150: Investigating Reports of Abuse
- OAR 419-240-0150: Investigating Reports of Abuse
- OAR 419-400-0090: Licensing Umbrella Rules: Children and Families Rights Policy and Grievance Procedures
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.html