What is the legal age when kids can stay home alone in Oregon?

Oregon does not have a specific law that sets a minimum age for children to stay home alone. Instead, the state leaves it to parents and guardians to make decisions about when their child is mature enough to be left unsupervised. Oregon law does, however, require parents and guardians to provide adequate supervision for their children. Child Protective Services (CPS) may be contacted if there are concerns that a child is being left unsupervised for an unsafe amount of time.

CPS will consider the following factors when determining whether a child is being adequately supervised:

* The child's age and maturity level.

* The safety and security of the child's environment.

* The length of time the child will be left alone.

* The availability of other adults who can check on the child.

* The child's history of self-care and responsible behavior.

If CPS finds that a child is not being adequately supervised, they may take steps to ensure the child's safety. This could include placing the child in foster care or ordering the parents or guardians to take parenting classes.