The purpose of OAR 413-070-0800 to 413-070-0880 is to describe the Department's responsibilities in arranging frequent contact between the child or young adult in substitute care and parents or guardians of the child or young adult, siblings, and other people with whom the child or young adult has a significant connection. In all cases, the contact is intended to:

1. (1) Be in the best interests of the child or young adult; maintain, enhance or develop attachment with the family of the child or young adult, including siblings; and continue relationships with significant others, including siblings;
2. (2) Reduce the trauma to the child or young adult associated with separation from primary attachment figures;
3. (3) Ensure that the safety and well-being of the child or young adult are the top priorities in developing a visit and contact plan; and
4. (4) Comply with federal laws protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 418.005, ORS 409.050, 45 CFR § 84.60, 45 CFR § 84.68(b)(7), 45 CFR 84.81, 28 CFR 35.130(b)(7) & 28 CFR 35.164

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 418.005, ADA Subchapter II, 42 USC §§ 12131 – 12134, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act & 29 USC § 794

History

CWP 6-2025, amend filed 05/07/2025, effective 05/07/2025
CWP 17-2019, amend filed 03/05/2019, effective 03/05/2019
CWP 122-2018, temporary amend filed 12/10/2018, effective 12/10/2018 through 06/07/2019
CWP 17-2015, f. 9-28-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15
CWP 14-2013, f. 12-31-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
CWP 9-2008, f. 6-27-08, cert. ef. 6-28-08
CWP 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 3-20-07
SOSCF 16-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-17-00