The Department of Human Services may engage and make reasonable payment for services of persons to make available, maintain and operate a child-caring agency, as defined in ORS 418.205, that is a qualified residential treatment program described in ORS 418.323 that provides residential care and treatment to a child, as defined in ORS 418.205, who, based on an independent assessment described in ORS 418.324, requires specialized, evidence-based supports and services related to the effects of trauma or mental, emotional or behavioral health needs.
ORS 418.318
418.318 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.