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Non-Departmental adoptions in Oregon are those that are finalized in an Oregon court for a child who is not in the custody of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). These adoptions can be:
Re-adoption
Independent adoption (includes step-parent, second-parent, relative and non-related)
Private agency adoption
Out-of-state public agency adoption
Oregon Non-Departmental Adoption Statistics
Private, public and out-of-state public agency adoptions
– 2020-2021
Oregon Adoption Statistics (Comparative)
2018-2021
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ORS Chapter 109 Parent and Child Rights and Relationships
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Criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) registry checks are required for all prospective adoptive parents and adult members of their households.
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