In addition to other powers and responsibilities of the Department of Human Services, the department has the same authority as a child-caring agency under ORS § 418.270 to 418.280. In exercising this authority, the department shall comply with the provisions of ORS § 418.270 to 418.280 in the same manner as a child-caring agency. [Formerly 419.133; 1971 c.401 § 22; 2003 c.14 § 219; 2016 c.106 § 17]