Resources for I/DD Foster Home Providers

As of Jan. 1, 2026, the Office of Developmental Disabilities (ODDS) licenses and certifies adult and child foster homes.

This page will be deleted on Feb. 27, 2026. The resources on this web page will be available on the I/DD Certification and Licensing part of the website.

Quick links

AFH forms AFH licensors CFH forms CFH certifiers

General resources

Abuse and neglect

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Visit ADA.gov for information and technical assistance resources

Background checks

Background Check Unit (BCU) provides background check services to ODHS and OHA including screening providers, applicants, employees, contractors, vendors and volunteers.
ORCHARDS is the Oregon Criminal History and Abuse Records Data System and is used by BCU for background checks and fitness determinations.
Background check request form 301QED

Enrollment and renewal

Provider enrollment application and agreement

Provider information

Payments

ODDS Adult Foster Home Payment Portal

eXPRS

Billing and payment

As of Jan. 1, 2018, foster care services are billed through eXPRS. Learn more about foster care in eXPRS from the provider fact sheet. Providers who have not previously billed in eXPRS will need to complete the following forms:

Enrollment: Foster Care eXPRS User Enrollment Form
Payment: Direct Deposit Enrollment Form 0189

User training

User tips

Union information

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)

OARs are the operating principles or orders created by an office of the state under authority granted by the Legislature. These administrative rules have the force and effect of law.

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)

ORS are a compilation of the general and permanent laws of Oregon. The following laws pertain to adult foster homes for people with developmental disabilities.