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ORS 418.941

Known as the Karly’s Law

The act spans §§ 418–418 (369 sections).

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 236 Or. App. 373 - Department of Human Services v. M. J. (2010)

Most recently applied in 236 Or. App. 373 - Department of Human Services v. M. J. (July 2010)

1985 c.358 §4; 1993 c.33 §362; 1993 c.546 §106

(1) In cooperation with refugee community resources, the Department of Human Services shall establish a Refugee Child Welfare Advisory Committee. The department shall assist the committee in its required tasks.

(2) The committee shall:

(a) Assist in the review of the department’s implementation of ORS 418.925 to 418.945.

(b) Assist in the identification, development and certification of foster family homes that meet the requirements of ORS 418.925 to 418.945 for the placement of refugee children. Special emphasis shall be placed on locating refugee homes.

(c) Assist the department in developing training programs to insure the availability of culturally sensitive social work.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 40.225 to 40.275, 412.074, 419A.255, 419B.035 and 419B.045, the committee shall have access to any records of the juvenile court which are pertinent to the care of an individual refugee child.

Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.