HB 2424

Abstract

Directs Department of Human Services, in consultation with Oregon Youth Authority and Oregon Health Authority, to develop child-caring agency grant and training program. Appropriates moneys to department for program. Modifies unsubstantiated abuse reports involving child-caring agencies to include situations in which there is evidence that abuse of child in care occurred but that abuse was result of substandard care.] Establishes Child Welfare Cultural Equity Program within Department of Human Services to ensure access to diverse set of child welfare service providers consistent with cultural diversity needs of population being served. Appropriates moneys to department for program. Creates qualified mental health associate incentive program within Oregon Health Authority. Appropriates moneys to authority for program. Prescribes certain educational and training requirements for qualified mental health associates assisting child-caring agencies. Appropriates moneys to Oregon Health Authority.