ORS 418.950: Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970.

As used in ORS 418.950 to 418.970, unless the context requires otherwise:

      (1) “Agency” means any person or organization providing substitute residential care for an average daily population of eight or fewer children. “Agency” includes but is not limited to:

      (a) Child-caring agencies licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the Department of Human Services under ORS 418.205 to 418.327;

      (b) Foster homes as defined in ORS 418.625 providing care for more than four children; and

      (c) Youth care centers as defined in ORS 420.855.

      (2) “Average daily population” means the sum of days in residence of all children residing in a child-caring facility during a certain period divided by the number of days in the period.

      (3) “Child-caring facility” means a residence or building used by an agency to provide substitute residential care for children.