The purpose of OAR 413-203-0055 to 413-203-0145 to describe the criteria for approval of a relative applicant as a relative resource parent, or potential adoptive resource and for continued certification of a relative resource parent. These rules apply to any individual who:

1. (1) Has applied to become a relative resource parent, or a potential adoptive resource; or
2. (2) Holds a current Relative Temporary Certificate of Approval or Relative Certificate of Approval.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 418.005 & ORS 409.050

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 409.050

History

CWP 20-2025, amend filed 12/23/2025, effective 01/01/2026
CWP 12-2025, adopt filed 08/07/2025, effective 08/11/2025
CWP 3-2025, temporary adopt filed 02/14/2025, effective 02/17/2025 through 08/15/2025