Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 413 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS
Division 130 - POST ADOPTION SERVICES
Section 413-130-0055 - Extension of Adoption Assistance for a Young Adult
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) The Department may approve an extension of an adoption assistance agreement for an individual under the age of 21 when the individual and meets subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
(2) In order for the extension of adoption assistance under subsection (1)(a) of this rule to be approved on behalf of a young adult, the adoptive family must submit to the Department documentation from the agency making the determination described in paragraphs (1)(a)(A) through (C) of this rule.
(3) In order for the extension of adoption assistance under subsection (1)(b) of this rule to be approved on behalf of a young adult, the adoptive family must submit to the Department documentation verifying the circumstances described in paragraphs (1)(b)(A) through (E) of this rule. Documentation of circumstances described in paragraph (1)(b)(E) of this rule must be from a medical or mental health professional.
(4) The Department must receive the request for extension of the adoption assistance agreement and the documentation described in sections (2) and (3) of this rule:
(5) If the Department does not receive the documentation as required by sections (2) through (4) of this rule, the Department may not approve an extension of an adoption assistance agreement.
(6) An extension of adoption assistance approved under subsection (1)(a) of this rule will continue until the young adult turns 21 years old.
(7) The Department will review the young adult's eligibility for continued adoption assistance when an extension of adoption assistance has been granted under subsection (1)(b) of this rule:
(8) The adoptive family must notify the Department, orally or in writing, of any changes in circumstances that may make the young adult:
Stat. Auth.: ORS 418.005 & 418.340
Stats. Implemented: ORS 418.005, 418.330, 418.335 & 418.340