Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 416 - OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Division 530 - YOUTH OFFENDER FOSTER CARE CERTIFICATION
Section 416-530-0050 - Certification
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) The selection of individuals to provide foster care services to youth offenders is based on a number of criteria, not the least of which is the criminal records check on each foster parent, foster parent applicant, and member of the household. Certain criminal or other records will automatically preclude any further certification steps.
(2) OYA may consider other available information when selecting individuals to provide foster care services to youth offenders, including information collected from the application, reference checks, interview results, safety checks of the proposed foster home, and any other information including information about other members of the household. Applicants denied foster care certification or recertification will be provided with written notice and may request a contested case hearing as described in these rules.
(3) OYA will determine which applicants undergo a complete certification process and which applicants are certified based on how well each applicant meets the requirements set forth in these rules.
(4) OYA will review the application and supporting documentation to determine compliance with these rules before making a decision to grant or deny an application for certification or re-certification.
(5) In addition to the application information, OYA may contact other relevant sources, including, but not limited to, schools, employers, and other persons such as the applicant's adult children.
(6) OYA will make its decision regarding certification within 90 days of the receipt of the application and all supporting documentation. OYA will make its decision regarding re-certification prior to the expiration of the current certification. OYA will not review the application for certification or re-certification unless all materials have been submitted by the applicant and received by OYA.
(7) OYA will issue a certificate only after an applicant successfully completes the application and certification process and satisfies all requirements.
(8) Certificates must state:
(9) Upon certification, the foster parent and OYA will enter into a Youth Offender Foster Home Agreement before youth offenders are placed in the foster home.
(10) OYA may deny certification or re-certification if:
Stat. Auth.: ORS 420A.025
Stats. Implemented: ORS 420.888 - 420.892