Licensing Agency
Oregon Health Authority (for Community-Based Structured Housing); Oregon Department of Human Services (for Homeless, Runaway and Transitional Living Shelters)
License: Community-Based Structured Housing (CBSH) (for adults); Homeless, Runaway and Transitional Living Shelters (SH) (for youth)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
CBSH facilities registered annually; inspections may be scheduled with or without notice
- 2
SH facilities must ensure children are involved in service design and delivery
- 3
SH facilities must meet nutritional needs of children
- 4
SH facilities must have written staffing policies and plans
- 5
SH facilities must have at least one staff trained in non-violent crisis intervention per shift
- 6
SH facilities staff must complete initial training before being alone with a child
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh-lc/pages/cbsh.aspx|https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/licensing/childrens-care-agencies/pages/sh.aspx
Fees & Costs
Not specified for CBSH or SH; CBSH facilities are registered annually, implying a fee, but no amount is listed.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.