ORS 418.979
Purpose

  • duties
  • rules

(1)

The purpose of the System of Care Advisory Council is to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of state and local systems of care that provide services to youth by providing a centralized and impartial forum for statewide policy development and planning.

(2)

The primary duty of the council is to develop and maintain a state system of care policy and a comprehensive, long-range plan for a coordinated state system of care that encompasses public health, health systems, child welfare, education, juvenile justice and services and supports for mental and behavioral health and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The plan must include, but need not be limited to, recommendations regarding:

(a)

Capacity, utilization and types of state and local systems of care and services and supports;

(b)

Implementation of in-home behavioral health services, crisis and transition services, therapeutic foster care, in-home family support services and the integration of those services with existing programs of residential services for individuals with behavioral health needs and intellectual developmental disabilities;

(c)

Appropriate use of existing systems of care and services and supports;

(d)

Whether additional services and supports are necessary to address gaps in coverage;

(e)

Methods for assessing the effectiveness of systems of care and services and supports in reducing juvenile dependency or delinquency;

(f)

Methods of reducing risk of future juvenile dependency or delinquency;

(g)

The effective utilization of the local system of care governance structure;

(h)

Guidelines for partner agency core values and guiding principles; and

(i)

Guidelines that ensure cultural competence in the provision of services and supports by:

(A)

Implementing uniform standards to allow local system of care teams to describe the culturally responsive services and supports available in a system of care.

(B)

Providing youth and families with understandable and effective system of care services in a manner compatible with their disabilities, cultural beliefs and practices, literacy skills and language.

(C)

Developing and implementing a process to review practices accepted by diverse communities.

(D)

Identifying ways to continually improve culturally competent system of care services and implementing a statewide system of care that reflects culturally competent practices.

(3)

Other duties of the council are to:

(a)

Conduct joint studies by agreement with other state agencies, boards or commissions on any matter within the jurisdiction of the council;

(b)

Provide oversight of the implementation of the services described in subsection (2)(b) of this section by the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Youth Authority and the Department of Human Services and to provide periodic updates on the agencies’ implementation to the Legislative Assembly;

(c)

Provide recommendations to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority and the Director of Human Services as necessary for the agencies to maintain and strengthen the systems of care;

(d)

Make recommendations to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Director of the Oregon Youth Authority and the Director of Human Services to reduce barriers to implementation of systems of care;

(e)

Continually monitor and update the Children’s System Data Dashboard described in ORS 418.981 (Children’s System Data Dashboard), with a specific focus on the number of youth placed in hotels, out-of-state placements, emergency department boarding, congregate care facilities, shelter care or Oregon Youth Authority custody; and

(f)

Award grants from funds appropriated by the Legislative Assembly to the council or from funds otherwise available from any other source, for the purpose of supporting local system of care governance and for carrying out the recommendations in the council’s plan developed under subsection (2) of this section.

(4)

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(a)

On or before January 2 of each even-numbered year, the council shall update its plan under subsection (2) of this section and submit the plan to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to youth, and to the Governor.

(b)

On or before September 15 of each year, the council shall submit a report in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to youth, and to the Governor, describing how the council is meeting its goals and any remaining barriers to access to services and supports. The report may include recommendations for legislation, including recommendations for changes to the council structure, composition and operating processes.

(c)

On or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, the council, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority shall submit a joint report in the manner described in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to youth, describing moneys appropriated to or otherwise made available to the department, the authority or the council in the preceding biennium for the purpose of providing, or providing access to, the services and supports described in subsection (2)(b) of this section. The report must include an accounting of the expenditures made by the department, the authority and the council and of any moneys remaining unspent at the close of the biennium.

(5)

The council may:

(a)

Apply for and receive gifts and grants from any public or private source.

(b)

Submit proposals for legislative measures at the time and in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.130 (Presession filing of proposed measures) and 171.133 (Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction).

(c)

Adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section.

(6)

The council shall submit an agency request budget at the time and in the manner prescribed under ORS 291.208 (Filing agency request budgets with department).

(7)

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(a)

All agencies of state government are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice that the members of the council consider necessary to perform the duties of the council.

(b)

At the council’s request, a participating state agency shall provide the council with the agency’s proposed budget form, prior to the agency’s submission of the form to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 291.208 (Filing agency request budgets with department), for the council’s review. The council may make recommendations to the agency or, if appropriate, the department regarding the agency’s proposed expenditures for services and supports necessary to implement the council’s policy recommendations under this section.

(8)

The council and participating state agencies shall, where applicable, enter into interagency agreements to:

(a)

Provide staff and resources to assist the council in carrying out the council’s duties;

(b)

Share computer systems and technologies, to the extent allowed by law;

(c)

Collect and analyze data related to the state system of care and the performance of the council’s duties; or

(d)

Investigate the effectiveness of the council’s proposals and recommendations under this section.

(9)

Moneys that are appropriated to or otherwise made available to the council or the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of supporting the duties of the council may not be expended except as directed by the council. [2019 c.616 §3; 2021 c.670 §3]
Note: See note under 418.976 (Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981).

Source: Section 418.979 — Purpose; duties; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html.

418.001
Definition for ORS 418.005 to 418.030
418.005
Powers of department in connection with child welfare services
418.010
Children not to be taken charge of when parents object
418.015
Custody and care of needy children by department
418.016
Criminal records checks required for caregivers of children and for other persons in household
418.017
Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility
418.018
Department required to inform public about ORS 418.017 and affirmative defense
418.020
Unexpended balances of budgeted county funds may be expended as aid for children
418.025
Prevention, reduction or control of juvenile delinquency by county programs and activities
418.027
Agreements for custody, care or treatment
418.030
Services to prevent, control and treat juvenile delinquency
418.032
Department subrogated to right of support for certain children in department custody
418.033
Release of records to citizen review board
418.034
Department responsible for costs of medical care of certain children in detention or lockup facilities
418.036
Child welfare report
418.039
Policy on prohibited disqualifications of child welfare services providers
418.041
Governor’s Child Foster Care Advisory Commission
418.043
Membership of commission
418.044
Functions and duties of commission
418.046
Advisory or technical committees
418.189
Policy on child abuse and neglect
418.194
Scheduling visitation around school attendance
418.200
Definitions
418.201
Legislative intent
418.202
Oregon Foster Children’s Bill of Rights
418.203
Prohibitions on discipline or retaliation for speaking about services received
418.205
Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998
418.210
Application of ORS 418.205 to 418.327
418.215
Child-caring agency to be licensed, certified or authorized
418.240
Licensing, certification and authorization criteria
418.246
Bond for outdoor youth program licensure
418.248
Certification of proctor foster homes
418.250
Supervision of child-caring agencies
418.255
Inspection and supervision
418.256
Interference with disclosure of information
418.257
Definitions for ORS 418.257 to 418.259
418.258
Report of suspected abuse
418.259
Investigation of suspected abuse
418.260
Investigation of abuses, deficiencies, violations or failures to comply in child-caring agencies
418.262
Minimum staffing required for licensing, inspection and investigation
418.263
Child-Caring Agencies Account
418.265
Reports
418.270
Surrender of child to child-caring agency
418.275
Child-caring agency as guardian of child
418.280
Placement of children
418.285
Authority of department same as child-caring agency under ORS 418.270 to 418.280
418.290
Child placement by nonresident
418.295
Certain attorneys not to represent prospective adoptive parents
418.300
When child placement by private persons prohibited
418.302
Administrative review required for certain children in voluntary placement
418.305
Access to child receiving care or services
418.306
Denial of visitation by child-caring agency as disciplinary measure prohibited
418.307
Medical or dental treatment of children without consent
418.310
Application of statutes to institutions caring for adults and children
418.312
When transfer of custody not required
418.315
Department may provide foster care for children surrendered or committed to department
418.318
Authority to pay for qualified residential treatment programs
418.319
Goal regarding placed children receiving federal assistance
418.321
Out-of-state child-caring agency
418.322
Placement in congregate care residential setting
418.323
Qualified residential treatment program
418.324
Independent assessment
418.325
Medical examinations required
418.327
Licensing of private residential boarding schools
418.330
Payments to adoptive parents or guardians
418.335
Determination of eligibility for payments
418.340
Rules
418.345
Adoption Applicable Child Savings Fund
418.351
Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357
418.353
Residential care referrals
418.357
Residential care referral agents
418.359
Referrals to secure transportation services providers
418.470
Authority to pay for shelter-care homes
418.472
Siting of shelter-care home
418.475
Independent residence facilities
418.480
“Purchase of care” defined
418.485
Policy
418.490
Coordination of state activities
418.495
Authority to purchase care
418.500
Out-of-state care for children
418.517
Procedures for use of psychotropic medications for children in foster care
418.519
Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532
418.521
Prohibitions on restraint and involuntary seclusion of children in care
418.523
Permissible use of restraint or involuntary seclusion of child in care
418.526
Program procedures
418.528
Quarterly reports
418.529
Training standards and certification
418.532
Notices to children in care
418.575
Definitions for ORS 418.575 to 418.598
418.578
Legislative findings
418.580
Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs
418.585
Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families Program Fund
418.590
Waiver of federal requirements
418.595
Placement and referral to program to be considered in reasonable or active efforts determination
418.598
Rules
418.606
Definitions
418.607
Legislative intent
418.608
Oregon Foster Children’s Sibling Bill of Rights
418.609
Applicability of Indian Child Welfare Act
418.625
Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645
418.627
Placement consistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act
418.630
Foster home must be certified as approved
418.635
Certificate of approval
418.640
Supervision of foster homes
418.642
Confidentiality of information about person who maintains foster home
418.643
Denial of visitation by foster home as disciplinary measure prohibited
418.644
Interference with disclosure of information
418.645
Appeal from decision of department
418.647
Foster care payments
418.648
Rights of foster parents
418.650
Policy
418.653
Oregon Youth Corps
418.657
Duties of program director
418.658
Oregon Community Stewardship Corps
418.660
Projects
418.663
Employment goals
418.675
Powers and duties of trustees of A. R. Burbank Trust Fund
418.680
Annual report of trustees
418.685
Certain agencies declared to be orphans’ homes
418.691
Definitions for ORS 418.691 to 418.701
418.696
Youth sports providers encouraged to perform certain activities related to qualifications of coaches or supervisors
418.699
Additional duties or liabilities not imposed on youth sports providers
418.701
Youth sports providers authorized to request criminal background checks from Department of State Police
418.702
Training and continuing education for mandatory reporters
418.706
State Technical Assistance Team for child fatalities
418.708
Child’s savings account
418.712
Definitions for ORS 418.714 and 418.718
418.714
Domestic violence fatality review teams
418.718
Statewide team
418.726
Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee
418.731
Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator
418.733
Updates to Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan
418.735
Plan for communication among local mental health authorities regarding certain suicides
418.746
Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account
418.747
County teams for investigation
418.748
Statewide team on child abuse and suicide
418.751
Training and education for persons investigating child abuse
418.780
Purpose
418.782
Definitions for ORS 418.746 to 418.796
418.783
Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program
418.784
Advisory Council on Child Abuse Assessment
418.785
Child fatality review teams
418.786
Grant program
418.788
Grant application
418.790
Application contents for regional centers
418.792
Application contents for children’s advocacy center
418.793
Report to Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program
418.794
Confidentiality of video recordings
418.795
Confidentiality of information and records
418.796
Authority of council to solicit and accept contributions
418.800
Review of certain cases by county child abuse multidisciplinary team
418.804
Short title
418.806
Policy
418.808
Critical incident
418.811
Team assignment and membership
418.813
Report
418.816
Critical Incident Review Team website
418.925
“Refugee child” defined
418.927
When refugee child may be removed from home
418.930
Petition to juvenile court required upon removal of refugee child
418.933
Judicial determination on removal required
418.935
Petition by relative of refugee child
418.937
Placement decision
418.939
Record for refugee child
418.941
Refugee Child Welfare Advisory Committee
418.943
Annual report
418.945
Rules
418.950
Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970
418.955
Policy
418.960
City and county siting of child-caring facilities
418.965
Approval or denial of applications
418.970
ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities
418.976
Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981
418.978
System of Care Advisory Council
418.979
Purpose
418.981
Children’s System Data Dashboard
418.983
System of Care Account
418.984
Interdisciplinary assessment teams
418.990
Criminal penalties
418.991
Penalty for interference with disclosure of information
418.992
Civil penalty
418.993
Procedure
418.994
Schedule of penalties
418.995
Factors considered in imposing penalty
418.997
Judicial review
418.998
Disposition of penalties
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