1. (1) Upon receiving determination of eligibility, the Department may contract with a Relief Nursery to receive state funds in accordance with ORS 417.788 and OAR 414-600-0005 to 414-600-0120.

2. (2) To be eligible for state funds to carry out the provisions of ORS 417.788, a Relief Nursery must:

   1. (a) Meet the definition of a Relief Nursery under OAR 414-600-0015;
   2. (b) Comply with and maintain compliance with OAR 414-600-0005 to 414-600-0120 and with the terms of the Relief Nursery's contract with the Department;
   3. (c) Operate in accordance with ORS 417.788; and
   4. (d) Provide matching community financial support equal to a minimum of 25 percent of funds allocated by the Department for Relief Nursery services prescribed in ORS 417.788 and OAR 414-600-0005 to 414-600-0120.
3. (3) Eligibility to receive state funding is contingent upon a Relief Nursery's compliance with OAR 414-600-0005 to 414-600-0120 and the terms of the Relief Nursery's contract with the Department.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 326.425(7)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786

History

DELC 112-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023
ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018