Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) A young adult continues
to be eligible for substitute care until the young
adult turns 21 years of age if the young adult has met the criteria in
OAR 413-030-0210 and this rule or if the young adult has
entered into a Voluntary Placement Agreement for a Young Adult
with the Department after reaching the age of 18 as outlined in OAR
413-020-0060 through 0090.
(2)
Under the following conditions the Department may continue to provide placement
services until the youth has reached 21 years of age:
(a) The
young adult is:
(A) Completing their secondary education or a
program leading to an equivalent credential;
(B) Enrolled in an institution that provides
post-secondary or vocational education;
(C) Participating in a program or activity
designed to promote or remove barriers to employment;
(D) Employed for at least 80 hours per month;
or
(E) Determined to be unable to
perform any of the activities in paragraphs (A) to (D) of this subsection due
to a physical condition, mental disability or physical disability documented by
medical evidence
(b) The
caseworker reviews the young adult's transition plan with the
young
adult as described in OAR 413-030-0449 and:
(A) The caseworker determines, in
collaboration with the young adult, that to remain in the care
and custody of the Department is in the best interest of the young
adult;
(B) The
determination and supporting factors are reflected in the case and youth
transition plans and documented in the Department's electronic information
system; and
(C) The plan is
approved by the Child Welfare program manager or designee.
(3) The Child Welfare program
manager or designee may approve an exception to the requirements in (2)(a) of
this rule when:
(a) The young
adult experiences a temporary loss in employment or other financial
support;
(b) The young
adult requests maternity leave that is approved by her attending
physician;
(c) Short-term medical
leave is approved by the young adult's attending physician; or
(d) Any other reason(s) approved by the Child
Welfare program manager or designee and the Foster Care and Youth Transitions
manager or designee.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
418.005 & ORS
409.050
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
418.005, ORS
418.015 - 418.315, ORS
419B.331 - 419B.349,
42 U.S.C. §§
671-679b &
25 U.S.C. §§
1901-1963
