For purposes of assessing the conditions in the home that affect safety, health, and well-being of the child being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child in the care or custody of the Department receiving care in the home, a Certified Respite Provider must:

1. (1) Allow ongoing in-home visits, both scheduled and unscheduled, by Department staff;
2. (2) Allow Department staff unsupervised contact with the child being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child in the care or custody of the Department receiving care; and
3. (3) Allow Department staff access to each room in the primary residence and each surrounding building and structure on the property, unless the building or residence is a self-contained, separate-entry residence rented to or owned by another individual.

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 418.630, 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