1. (1) The Department, relative resource parent, resource parent and/or parent with an open child welfare case must approve the use of child care during the respite episode.

   1. (a) A certified respite provider may use a child care facility for a child being served in their home through an open child welfare case or in the care or custody of the Department receiving respite and must notify the Department in advance of using the child care facility.

   2. (b) If a prospective child care provider is not a child care facility, the certified respite provider must select individuals who:

      1. (A) Are at least 18 years of age;
      2. (B) Are capable of assuming supervision responsibilities, including meeting the safety, health, and well-being needs; and
      3. (C) Understand the requirement to comply with OAR 413-205- 0050 regarding discipline.
      4. (D) Are not required to be licensed or approved under the Department of Early Learning and Care.
   3. (c) A certified respite provider must provide to the certifier the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the prospective child care providers and receive Department approval under OAR 413-208-0400 to 413-208-0035 prior to using the child care provider.

2. (2) General Provisions for Child Care:

   1. (a) The certified respite provider must have an available method through which the certified respite provider may be contacted in an emergency.
   2. (b) The certified respite provider must notify the certifier or certification supervisor of any plans to provide child care for another resource parent or relative resource parent and obtain certifier approval prior to providing care.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 418.005, ORS 409.050 & ORS 418.640

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 418.005, ORS 409.010, ORS 418.640, ORS 418.015, ORS 418.315, ORS 418.625, ORS 418.627, ORS 418.630, ORS 418.635, ORS 418.642, ORS 418.643, ORS 418.644, ORS 418.645, ORS 418.647 & ORS 418.648

History

CWP 54-2026, adopt filed 04/29/2026, effective 05/01/2026