Title 34, Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections

(1) The Department of Human Services is created. (2) The department is responsible for the delivery and administration of programs and services relating to: (a) Children and families, including but not limited to child protective services, foster care, residential care for childr…

As used in this section and ORS 409.027: (1) “Abuse and neglect report” means a report retained by the Department of Human Services in accordance with ORS 124.085, 419B.030 or 430.757 or a similar report filed in another state. (2) “Care” means treatment, education, training, ins…

(1) The Department of Human Services may use abuse and neglect reports maintained by the department for the purpose of providing protective services or screening subject individuals. (2) The department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of subsection (1) of this sectio…

(1) To the extent that there is any conflict between chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, and any federal law referred to or to be administered under chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, the federal law in effect on June 8, 1971, is controlling. (2) In all cases where federally granted funds…

(1) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, the Director of Human Services may adopt such administrative rules as the director considers necessary to carry out the functions of the Department of Human Services. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director by order may delega…

The Department of Human Services shall maintain in each of its local offices copies of its rules and regulations that the department is required to file with the Secretary of State. Copies of the rules and regulations shall be available for public use and inspection during regula…

(1) There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account to be known as the Department of Human Services Account. All moneys in this account are appropriated for and shall be used by the Department of Human Services for the respective purposes authorized by l…

(1) The Department of Human Services Donated Fund Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned, if any, shall inure to the benefit of the account. The moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the Department of Human Services. (…

(1) There is established a Department of Human Services Special Checking Account in the State Treasury. Upon the written request of the Director of Human Services, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw payments in favor of the Department of Human Services to…

(1) There is established a Volunteer Emergency Services Fund in the State Treasury. The amount of the fund shall not exceed the aggregate sum of $10,000. (2) The fund may be used to pay for purchases, by check or other acceptable means, necessary to assist clients of the Departme…

Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Human Services may, with the approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the State Treasurer, combine or eliminate any accounts that are established in statute within the authority of the Department of Human Se…

It shall be the policy of the Department of Human Services to incorporate the family support policies under ORS 417.340 to 417.348 into staff training and information given to the general public. [1995 c.486 §2; 2001 c.900 §244]

(1) The Department of Human Services shall develop a plan for incorporating family support consultants into a percentage of cases managed within the department. The consultants shall work directly with families to develop support in a manner consistent with the family support pol…

(1) The Department of Human Services shall be under the supervision and control of the Director of Human Services, who is responsible for providing for programs for the delivery to the public of the services assigned to the department by ORS 409.010 or otherwise, and for undertak…

(1) The Director of Human Services, consistent with any federal requirements and with the prior consent of the Governor: (a) May cause the organizational units within the Department of Human Services to make joint use of the personnel, resources, information and facilities availa…

(1) The Director of Human Services may delegate to any of the officers and employees of the department the exercise or discharge in the director’s name of any power, duty or function of whatever character vested in or imposed upon the director by law. However, all such delegation…

(1) The Director of Human Services may appoint a deputy director, whose appointment is subject to approval by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. The deputy director shall have full authority to act for the director, subject to directions of the dire…

(1) For purposes of the State Personnel Relations Law, each assistant director appointed under ORS 409.130, and any other officer specifically designated by law, is considered to be the appointing authority with respect to officers and employees under the supervision of the assis…

The deputy director and any assistant directors appointed under ORS 409.130 shall be in the unclassified service of the state. With the approval of the Director of Human Services, each assistant director may appoint deputies and principal assistants as necessary to conduct the wo…

(1) The Director of Human Services shall require from the personnel within the department such information, reports and documentation, as the director, in the discretion of the director, determines will be necessary to enable the director to: (a) Execute responsibilities pursuant…

(1) The Department of Human Services shall report to all relevant committees of the Legislative Assembly at each odd-numbered year regular session with respect to department employees in the classified service who directly provide: (a) Child welfare services under ORS 418.005; (b…

(1) The Department of Human Services shall collaborate with its existing advisory groups to identify and implement workload efficiencies in the state agencies that administer programs providing: (a) Child welfare services under ORS 418.005; (b) Temporary assistance for needy fami…

(1) Annually, the Department of Human Services shall use workload models to assess the workforce capacity and needs in each of the department’s programs and units. (2) Not later than September 30 of each even-numbered year, the department shall report to the committees of the Leg…

The Director of Human Services may consolidate the internal audits units within the Department of Human Services into an office of audits within the director’s office, in order to achieve a higher level of independence and economy of management. [1991 c.321 §1]

(1) The Director of Human Services shall oversee the development of standards and procedures for assessment, investigation and enforcement of child protective services. (2)(a) The Department of Human Services shall take action to implement the provision of child protective servic…

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to ensure the integrity of the child welfare system. To this end it is necessary to provide for a process to allow for appropriate internal review of decisions made by the Department of Human Services. The state therefore requires that: (1)…

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules establishing a review process to carry out the policy expressed in ORS 409.192. (2) If the actions and conduct of the department are being addressed in a judicial or administrative proceeding, the review required by subsectio…

(1) The Department of Human Services may provide services related to the prevention, control and treatment of incest and sexual abuse. Those services include, but are not limited to, consultation, counseling, therapy and treatment programs for children who are the victims of ince…

(1) In the interest of family privacy and for the protection of children, families and other recipients of services, the Department of Human Services may not disclose or use the contents of any child welfare records, files, papers or communications that contain any information ab…

(1) Information contained in Department of Human Services reports and other materials relating to a child’s history and prognosis that, in the professional judgment of the person providing the information for the reports or other materials, indicates a clear and immediate danger …

Warrants shall be drawn by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in favor of the Department of Human Services for the aggregate amounts of the Department of Human Services’ expenses. The Department of Human Services shall deposit all such warrants in the State Treasury…

(1) On written request of the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw warrants on amounts appropriated to the Department of Human Services for operating expenses for use by the Department of Human Services as a revolving fund. The…

(1) There is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account consisting of moneys received by the Department of Human Services for child welfare services, to be known as the Services to Children and Families Account. All moneys in the Services to Children and Fam…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Child” means a ward, as defined in ORS 419A.004, in the custody of the Department of Human Services under ORS 419B.337. (b) “Maintenance cost” means a payment to a foster parent or relative caregiver for the costs of providing a child with food, …

As used in ORS 409.273 to 409.285: (1) “Crisis line” means an emergency telephone service staffed by persons who are trained to provide emergency peer counseling, information, referral and advocacy to victims of sexual offenses and their families. (2) “Director” means the Directo…

(1) The Director of Human Services may make grants to and enter into contracts with private nonprofit organizations that provide intervention and support services to victims of sexual offenses and their families. Grants or contracts under this subsection may be: (a) For the fundi…

The Director of Human Services shall establish minimum standards for sexual assault crisis centers receiving grants or other financial assistance under ORS 409.273. [1999 c.943 §4]

(1) A private nonprofit organization operating a sexual assault crisis center or crisis line may apply to the Director of Human Services for a grant under ORS 409.273. The organization must submit to the director, at the time of application: (a) A statement of services provided; …

Services provided by sexual assault crisis centers and crisis lines receiving grants or other financial assistance under ORS 409.273 shall be made accessible and available to all persons who reside in the area served who may need the services. If a sexual assault crisis center or…

(1) There is established the Sexual Assault Victims Fund in the Services to Children and Families Account of the General Fund established under ORS 409.260. (2) All moneys credited to the Sexual Assault Victims Fund are continuously appropriated for the purposes of ORS 409.273 to…

As used in ORS 409.290 to 409.300 unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Crisis line” means an emergency telephone service staffed by persons who are trained to provide emergency peer counseling, information, referral and advocacy to victims of family or teen dating violence…

(1) The Director of Human Services may make grants to and enter into contracts with nonprofit private organizations or public agencies for programs and projects designed to prevent, identify and treat family, domestic and teen dating violence. Grants or contracts under this subse…

The Director of Human Services shall establish minimum standards to insure that shelter homes and safe houses receiving grants under ORS 409.292 provide services meeting basic survival needs, including, but not limited to, food, clothing, housing, safety, security, client advocac…

(1) A public agency or nonprofit private organization operating a shelter home or safe house may apply to the Director of Human Services for a grant under ORS 409.292. The agency or organization must submit to the director, at the time of application: (a) A statement of services …

Services provided by shelter homes, safe houses and crisis lines receiving grants or other financial assistance under ORS 409.292 shall be made accessible and available to all persons who reside in the area served who may need the services. If a shelter home, safe house or crisis…

(1) There is established the Domestic Violence Fund in the Services to Children and Families Account of the General Fund established under ORS 409.260. (2) All moneys received by the Director of Human Services under ORS 106.045 or 106.330 and any other funds allocated for expendi…

Grants awarded through funding from the Criminal Fine Account for domestic violence programs shall be used to support direct services, with no more than five percent of each grant to be spent for administration. [Formerly 108.662; 2011 c.597 §135]

(1) The Director of Human Services is authorized to establish the Department of Human Services Volunteer Program to assist in carrying out the duties of the Department of Human Services. (2) A volunteer who is performing services pursuant to the Department of Human Services Volun…

As used in ORS 409.450 to 409.478: (1) “Caregiver” means an individual providing ongoing care for an individual with special needs. (2) “Community lifespan respite care program” means a noncategorical respite care program that: (a) Is operated by community-based private nonprofit…

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) Supporting the efforts of families and caregivers to care for individuals with special needs at home is efficient, cost effective and humane. Families receiving occasional respite care relief are less likely to request admission of an indi…