OAR 413-120-0700. Purpose

(1) The purpose of OAR 413-120-0700 to 413-120-0760 is to describe the responsibilities of the Department to: (a) Identify the potential adoptive resources for a child or sibling group under consideration for adoption to best meet the current and lifelong needs of each child for safety, attachment, and well-being; (b) Establish an order of preference for assessment and consideration of potential adoptive resources; and (c) Consider a current caretaker or relative applicant request for an adoption home study in order to be considered as a potential adoptive resource. (2) The term "sibling group" means siblings in the care or custody of the Department who are under consideration for adoption together.