CW-IM-23-004 (pdf)

CW-PT-23-012 (pdf) 

08/23/2023

The CPS rules, OAR 413-015-0601 through 0608, were updated on 06/29/2023 to incorporate certified respite providers into the current out-of-home care report and assessment framework. The Child Welfare Procedure Manual Chapter 3, Section 24: Reports of Abuse Involving a Resource Family or Respite Provider Certified by Child Welfare has now been updated. Please review the transmittal for more information.   

CW-PT-23-011 (pdf) Repealed/Ended

Effective : 07/21/2023

Repealed/Ended: 7/25/2023 

Repealed/Ended: Sensitive Issue Reporting and Fentanyl Use: To better understand the impact of fentanyl in Oregon and to inform equitable prevention and intervention efforts for Oregon communities, it is essential to gather data on children at risk. To ensure the data needed is gathered, follow the fentanyl specific guidance outlined in the revised “Reporting Sensitive Issues” procedure in Chapter 1, Section 4 of the Child Welfare Procedure Manual. Please review the transmittal for more information!  

CW-PT-23-010 (pdf)

With the passage of SB449, relating to the Oregon Tuition and Fee Waiver, a new population became eligible. Chapter 5 Section 29 “Youth Transitions” in the Child Welfare Procedure Manual has been updated. Please review the transmittal for more information!  

CW-PT-23-09 (pdf)

Secure transportation provider is now available to provide services. Directions for accessing secure transportation services are available on form 2749 in the forms directory.  

CW-PT-23-08 (pdf)

In the 2021 legislative session, ODHS requested a Policy Option Package (POP) to create a Statewide Respite Care Program for the 2021-2023 biennium through Senate Bill 5529 (2021), which was signed by the Governor on July 19, 2021. For the last two years, ODHS has been working to create and implement this program to certify respite care providers. January 1, 2023 Temporary rules were established to launch the Certified Respite Care Program. During the period of the temporary rules ODHS-Child Welfare continued to engage in feedback in the application of these rules to support finalization. Finalization of Division 205 Respite Provider Certification occurred on 06/29/2023. Additionally, with the establishment of the Certified Respite Care Program, Child Protective Services (CPS) rules were updated to reflect Child Welfare’s responsibilities when screening and assessing a report of abuse involving a Child Welfare Certified Respite Provider.  

CW-IM-23-003 (pdf)

CW-PT-23-07 (pdf)

With the establishment of the new statewide certified respite provider program, Child Protective Services (CPS) rules were updated to reflect Child Welfare’s responsibilities when screening and assessing a report of abuse involving a Child Welfare certified respite provider.  

CW-PT-23-06 (pdf)

Amendments to OAR 413-080-0053 and Chapter 4 Section 18 of the Child Welfare Procedure Manual have been updated to reflect Child Welfare actions regarding what to do when a child or young adult is missing and self-selected environments. Changes align Child Welfare with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Please review transmittal for more information regarding the changes. 

CW-PT-23-05 (pdf)

The Child Protective Services (CPS) Chapter 3 “Assessment”, Section 8 “Family Stress Indicators” in the Child Welfare Procedure Manual has been updated to include a section on identifying and selected family stress indicators during a CPS assessment. Please review the transmittal for more information. 

CW-PT-23-04 (pdf)

In ongoing commitment to the ODHS Equity North Star and OHA Eliminating Health Inequities there have been significant revisions to the previous ODHS and OHA Alternate Formats and Language Access Services Policy, including addition of Auxiliary Aids to the title. Please review the transmittal for more information and a link to the updated policy. 

CW-IM-23-002 (pdf)

CW-PT-23-03 (pdf)

Child Welfare (CW) has been partnering with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), Aging & People with Disabilities (APD), and others to address a technical issue with the way room & board for children in the care and custody of CW is paid to residential providers (foster homes, host homes, group homes) serving children who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). We tested some changes in a trial period from November 2022 through February 2023 with a small sample of cases. The testing revealed unexpected system concerns and in compatibilities. As a result, the trial period ends on 2/28/2023 and we are not moving forward with the changes. Please review the transmittal for more information!  

CW-PT-23-02 (pdf)

Child Welfare Procedure Manual has been updated: Chapter 8 “Certification and Management of Applicants and Certified Families” Section 7 “Respite Care” (New Procedure!) Chapter 11 “Worker Safety and Well-Being” Section 1 “Definitions of Staff Safety” (New Chapter and Section!) Please review the transmittal for more information. 

CW-PT-23-01 (pdf)

OAR 413-200-0275 has been temporary amended to clarify when a Temporary Certificate of Approval may be issued to a general applicant and Chapter 8 “Certification and Management of Applicants and Certified Families” Section 2 “The Certification Process” has been update. Please see transmittal for more information. 

CW-IM-23-001 (pdf)