Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 418 § 418.937 — Placement decision; order of preference for placement
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 418 ·
Oregon Code § 418.937·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Placement decision; order of preference for placement.
When making any placement decision
involving a refugee child under ORS 419B.150, 419B.152, 419C.080 or 419C.088,
the Department of Human Services and the juvenile court shall consider that
childs culture and tradition. Unless shown to be inappropriate and
inconsistent with the best interests of the child, the department and juvenile
court shall place the child with the following in order of preference:
(1) Natural
parents.
(2) Extended
family members.
(3) Members of
the same cultural heritage.
(4) Persons with
knowledge and appreciation of the cultural heritage of the child. [1985 c.358 §3;
1993 c.33 §342; 2019 c.594 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 418.937
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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