ORS 418.606: Definitions.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 418.606 to 418.608: (1) “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 or 419B and who is placed in substitute care, including but not limited to care with a foster parent or a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205. (2) “Sibling” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.004. [2017 c.36 §1]
Official history and status
History: Note: 418.606 to 418.609 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 413-010-0185: Department Responsibilities — implements
- OAR 413-070-0660: Consideration of Guardianship as a Permanency Plan — implements
- OAR 413-070-0840: Orientation Activities — implements
- OAR 413-070-0860: Visit and Contact Plans — implements
- OAR 413-070-1000: Placement with a Fit and Willing Relative as a Permanency Plan — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 418.606 — resolved
- 418.608 — resolved
- ORS chapter 418 — target_record_not_published
- ORS 418.205 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.html