Oregon Revised Statutes Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections § 412.124

(1) The Department of Human Services shall continue to provide aid to families residing in Oregon that become ineligible for temporary assistance for needy families under ORS 412.006 due to employment or increased hours of work.

(2) Families may receive aid under this section for 12 consecutive months or until the household income exceeds 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, whichever occurs first, as long as the caretaker relatives participate in combined employment and work activities for the number of hours required each month to satisfy federally required participation rates.

(3) If the needy caretaker relatives cease to participate in employment or suitable activities for a sufficient number of hours each month to satisfy federally required participation rates, the department shall determine eligibility under ORS 412.006 based upon information available to the department. If the department does not have sufficient information available to determine eligibility for aid under ORS 412.006, the department shall provide notice and an opportunity for hearing prior to terminating aid. The notice must state the information that the department lacks and that the caretaker relatives must provide to complete the determination for aid.

(4) The department by rule shall establish standards for aid provided under this section. The department must disregard such aid for purposes of publicly subsidized child care assistance.

(5) In addition to money payments, aid includes necessary support service payments and services as part of the job opportunity and basic skills program to directly or indirectly assist the family in achieving long term financial stability.