1. (1) A Certified Respite Provider must immediately notify the certifier or certification supervisor of the following information and events:

   1. (a) Any anticipated change in address.
   2. (b) Any anticipated extended absence of a member of the household, including but not limited to separation, divorce, or travel for work.
   3. (c) Any physical or structural change in the home or surrounding property on which the certified respite provider lives.
   4. (d) Any time another agency wishes to use the home for the purpose of respite or placement and receive department approval.
   5. (e) Any known allegation of child abuse perpetrated by the certified respite provider or any other member of the household,
   6. (f) Any other circumstance that reasonably could affect the safety, health, or well-being of a child in the home of the Certified Respite Provider.

2. (2) A Certified Respite Provider must notify the certifier or certification supervisor of the following information and events prior to or within one business day of the Certified Respite Provider learning of the information or event:

   1. (a) An individual joins household;
   2. (b) Any significant change in the physical health, mental health, or medication of a member of the household that could impact the safety, health, or well-being of a child;
   3. (c) Any time a member of the household intends to provide in-home child care, adult foster care, or in-home adult day care.
   4. (d) The suspension of a driver license of a member of the household
   5. (e) Any arrest or court conviction for a member of the household; or
   6. (f) Any suicidal ideation, significant behavioral changes, injury or illness to a child being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child in the care or custody of the Department receiving respite care in the home as soon as the Certified Respite Provider learns of the information.

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, amend filed 04/29/2026, effective 05/01/2026
CWP 70-2023, adopt filed 06/29/2023, effective 06/29/2023
CWP 27-2022, temporary adopt filed 12/27/2022, effective 01/01/2023 through 06/29/2023