Or. Admin. Code § 414-600-0051

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 414-600-0051 - Funding

(1) The Department, in consultation with OARN, shall establish a methodology and formula for allocation of legislatively appropriated funds. The Department shall document the methodology and factors considered in the development of the funding allocation formula. The Department shall make all final decisions on the funding allocation formula.

(2) State funds allocated to a Relief Nursery in accordance with ORS 417.788 must be used to:

(a) Improve child safety;

(b) Reduce foster care placements;

(c) Improve healthy child development; and

(d) Improve family supports resulting in improved family functioning.

(3) A Relief Nursery's request for release of state funds determined through the funding allocation formula established pursuant to 414-600-0051(1) must be submitted to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department. The Department shall make all final decisions on a Relief Nursery's request for release of state funds in accordance with the funding allocation formula.

(4) A Relief Nursery's failure to comply with OAR 414-600-0015 to 414-600-0120 or the terms of the Relief Nursery's contract with the Department may result in termination of the Relief Nursery's contract with the Department and associated state funds at the Department's sole discretion.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-600-0051

ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 2/7/2018; DELC 118-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786