Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 413 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS
Division 120 - ADOPTION
Section 413-120-0243 - Prioritization of an Adoption Home Study Application
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
The Department has discretion to prioritize adoption home study applications received from the following individuals according to the needs of the child or children awaiting adoption rather than the date of receipt of an application;
(1) An individual applying to adopt a related child.
(2) An individual applying as a current caretaker for a child.
(3) An individual who is a general applicant when the Department has determined that further general recruitment is not required under OAR 413-120-0750.
(4) An individual who is a general applicant interested in adopting a child with special needs for whom there are few or no available approved homes.
(5) An individual who is a general applicant other than those described in sections (3) and (4) of this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 418.005
Stats. Implemented: ORS 418.005, 418.280, 418.285
