Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Programs - Chapter 413
Division 15
INTRODUCTION TO CPS RULES
413-015-0465
Required Assessments and Screenings for all Children Entering Substitute Care
(1) Each child placed in substitute care must receive the following:
(a) An intake nursing assessment by a DHS contracted nurse, shortly after entering care;
(b) A comprehensive health assessment by the child’s primary healthcare provider, within 30 calendar days of entering care;
(c) A dental assessment for children age 1 and older, within 30 calendar days of entering care;
(d) A Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) screening, within 60 calendar days of entering care;
(e) A mental-health assessment for children age 3 and older, within 60 calendar days of entering care; and
(f) An Early Intervention Screening for children ages 0-2, within 60 calendar days of entering care. (See CPS Early Intervention Referral form CF323.)
(2) The caseworker of a child who is placed in substitute care must ensure that the child receives:
(a) All required assessments and screenings as described in section (1) of this rule; and
(b) All treatment and services that are recommended in the required assessments and screenings that are covered by either Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or the child’s private health insurance.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 418.005 & ORS 409.050
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 418.005, ORS 409.185, ORS 418.015 & ORS 419B.005 - 419B.050
History:
CWP 35-2023, minor correction filed 05/16/2023, effective 05/16/2023
CWP 104-2018, amend filed 09/10/2018, effective 09/10/2018
CWP 52-2018, temporary amend filed 06/29/2018, effective 06/29/2018 through 12/25/2018
CWP 22-2018, amend filed 03/11/2018, effective 03/11/2018
CWP 13-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-13-17 thru 3-11-18
CWP 3-2007, f. & cert. ef. 3-20-07