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Or. Rev. Stat. § 418.642 (2026)

Confidentiality of information about person who maintains foster home; exceptions; rules

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      418.642 Confidentiality of information about person who maintains foster home; exceptions; rules. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 to 192.478, the name, address and other identifying information about a person who maintains a foster home are confidential and not accessible for public inspection.

      (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Human Services may adopt rules that allow the department to disclose information about a person who maintains a foster home if the department deems:

      (a) It necessary or advisable to protect the best interests of a child; or

      (b) It necessary for the administration of the child welfare laws. [1999 c.465 §2]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2015–2015 · leading case: State v. Wixom, 366 P.3d 353 (Or. Ct. App. 2015).
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State v. Wixom, 366 P.3d 353 (Or. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “Additionally, DHS generally may not disclose any identifying information about any person who maintains a foster home under ORS 418.642(1) (notwithstanding the public records law, such information is “confidential and not accessible for public inspection”).”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 418.642(1): 1 case
State v. Wixom, 366 P.3d 353 (Or. Ct. App. 2015). “Additionally, DHS generally may not disclose any identifying information about any person who maintains a foster home under ORS 418.642(1) (notwithstanding the public records law, such information is “confidential and not accessible for public inspection”).”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 418.642(2): 1 case
State v. Wixom, 366 P.3d 353 (Or. Ct. App. 2015). “Additionally, DHS generally may not disclose any identifying information about any person who maintains a foster home under ORS 418.642(1) (notwithstanding the public records law, such information is “confidential and not accessible for public inspection”).”
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