2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 412 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Section 412.109 - Policy on absent parent.


(2) Program policy and practice:
(a) Shall recognize that regular, frequent visits with absent parents are often in the best interests of needy children;
(b) Shall not interfere with the continuing relationship of absent parents with their children, whether the parents are temporarily or permanently out of the homes of their children; and
(c) Shall not restrict parents in adopting plans that they consider to be in the best interests of their children. [Formerly 418.147]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services

Chapter 412 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Section 412.001 - Definitions.

Section 412.002 - Legislative findings.

Section 412.006 - Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program; rules.

Section 412.007 - Determination of amount of aid; rules.

Section 412.009 - Engagement in JOBS; disqualification; rules.

Section 412.011 - Support service payments to prevent loss of employment.

Section 412.014 - State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program; rules.

Section 412.016 - Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity.

Section 412.024 - Assignment of support rights; cooperation required for establishing paternity of child or obtaining support; exceptions; sanctions; rules.

Section 412.026 - Payment of aid to individual other than relative; rules.

Section 412.028 - Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator; costs; compensation.

Section 412.039 - Cooperation of department with Director of Employment Department and all available workforce services to find employment for parent.

Section 412.049 - Powers and duties of department; rules.

Section 412.074 - Use and custody of records of temporary assistance for needy families program; rules.

Section 412.079 - Time limits; exceptions; rules.

Section 412.084 - Minor parents’ eligibility to receive assistance and support services.

Section 412.089 - Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional; provision of resources; staff training.

Section 412.094 - Public officials to cooperate in locating and furnishing information concerning parents of children receiving or applying to receive public assistance and in prosecuting nonsupport cases; use of information restricted.

Section 412.109 - Policy on absent parent.

Section 412.124 - Post-TANF aid to employed families; rules.

Section 412.151 - Statewide electronic benefits transfer system; replacement cards to display name.

Section 412.161 - Policy on two-parent families.