Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 413 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS
Division 205 - RESPITE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION
Section 413-205-0050 - Requirements Regarding the Discipline of a Child or Young Adult
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) The respite applicant or Certified Respite Provider must demonstrate a willingness to understand the meaning of the behaviors and have the ability to develop and use appropriate discipline strategies to address challenging behaviors.
(2) The respite applicant or Certified Respite Provider must not do any of the following to a child or young adult being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department receiving care in the home:
(3) A certified respite provider may not subject any child or young adult to abuse, as described in ORS 419B.005, 418.257 and OAR 413-015-0115.
(4) The Certified Respite Provider may use a time-out only for the purpose of giving the child or young adult being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department receiving care in the home a short break from the situation. The Certified Respite Provider must take into consideration the age and developmental level in determining the length of a time-out and the child must be in a seating from which the child or young adult is not prevented from leaving by any means.
(5) The certified respite provider may use devices such as a high chair, play pen, and crib within the manufacturer guidelines in accordance with the age and developmental level of the child.
(6) The Certified Respite Provider must notify and request assistance of the Department when the challenging behavior of a child or young adult being served through an open child welfare case or a child or young adult in the care or custody of the Department may be beyond the ability of the Certified Respite Provider to discipline in a positive manner while providing respite care.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 418.005 & ORS 409.050
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010 & ORS 418.640