(1) The Department of Human Services shall not remove a refugee child from the child’s home pursuant to ORS § 419B.150 or 419C.080 unless, in addition to the requirements of ORS § 419B.150 or 419C.080, removal is necessary to prevent imminent serious emotional or physical harm to the child and the provision of preventative or remedial services do not alleviate the harm.

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(2) Whenever the department removes a refugee child from the child’s home pursuant to the temporary custody provisions of ORS § 419B.150 or 419C.080, the department shall place the child according to ORS § 418.937. [1985 c.358 § 2; 1993 c.33 § 338]