Or. Admin. R. 413-120-0700 – Purpose

(1) The purpose of OAR 413-120-0700 to 413-120-0760 is to describe the responsibilities of the Department to:
1. (a) Identify the potential adoptive resources for a child or sibling group under consideration for adoption to best meet the current and lifelong needs of each child for safety, attachment, and well-being;
2. (b) Establish an order of preference for assessment and consideration of potential adoptive resources; and
3. (c) Consider a current caretaker or relative applicant request for an adoption home study in order to be considered as a potential adoptive resource.
(2) The term "sibling group" means siblings in the care or custody of the Department who are under consideration for adoption together.

ORS 109.309, ORS 409.050 & ORS 418.005

ORS 419B.100, ORS 419B.192, ORS 109.309, ORS 418.005, ORS 409.010, ORS 418.280, ORS 418.285, ORS 418.937, ORS 419B.090 & ORS 419A.004