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WA Rev Code § 74.14A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14A - Children and Family Services.|74.14A.040 - Treatment of juvenile offenders—Involvement of family unit.

RCW 74.14A.040 Treatment of juvenile offenders—Involvement of family unit.The department of children, youth, and families shall involve a juvenile offender's family as a unit in the treatment process. The department need not involve the family as a unit in cases when family ties have by necessity been irrevocably broken. When the natural parents have been or will be replaced by a foster family or guardian, the new family will be involved in the treatment process.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 626; 1983 c 192 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.Effective date—1983 c 192: See note following RCW 74.14A.020.
WA Rev Code § 74.14A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14A - Children and Family Services.|74.14A.060 - Blended funding projects.

RCW 74.14A.060 Blended funding projects.Within available funds, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families shall support blended funding projects for youth. To be eligible for blended funding a child must be eligible for services designed to address a behavioral, mental, emotional, or substance abuse issue from the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families and require services from more than one categorical service delivery system. Before any blended funding project is established by the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families, any entity or person proposing the project shall seek input from the public health and safety network or networks established in the catchment area of the project. The network or networks shall submit recommendations on the blended funding project to the private-public initiative described in RCW 70.305.020. The private-public initiative shall advise the secretary whether to approve the proposed blended funding project. The network shall review the proposed blended funding project pursuant to its authority to examine the decategorization of program funds under *RCW 70.190.110, within the current appropriation level. The department shall document the number of children who participate in blended funding projects, the total blended funding amounts per child, the amount charged to each appropriation by program, and services provided to each child through each blended funding project.[ 2018 c 58 § 74; 2016 c 197 § 9; 2011 1st sp.s. c 32 § 10; 2000 c 219 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 70.190.110 was repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 32 § 13, effective June 30, 2012.Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Transition plan—Report to the legislature—2011 1st sp.s. c 32: See note following RCW 70.305.005.Severability—Effective date—2000 c 219: See notes following RCW 74.14A.020.
WA Rev Code § 74.14A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14A - Children and Family Services.|74.14A.900 - Short title—1983 c 192.

RCW 74.14A.900 Short title—1983 c 192.This act may be known and cited as the "children and family services act."[ 1983 c 192 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.005 - Definitions.

RCW 74.14B.005 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families.(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families.[ 2019 c 470 § 18; 2019 c 64 § 26.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The language in this section was enacted by 2019 c 64 § 26 and by 2019 c 470 § 18, each without reference to the other. For purposes of publication, this section incorporates both 2019 c 64 § 26 and 2019 c 470 § 18.
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.020 - Foster parent training.

RCW 74.14B.020 Foster parent training.The department shall, within funds appropriated for this purpose, provide foster parent training as an ongoing part of the foster care program. The department shall contract for a variety of support services to foster parents to reduce isolation and stress, and to increase skills and confidence.[ 1987 c 503 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.030 - Child abuse and neglect—Multidisciplinary teams.

RCW 74.14B.030 Child abuse and neglect—Multidisciplinary teams.The department shall establish and maintain one or more multidisciplinary teams in each state region of the division of children and family services. The team shall consist of at least four persons, selected by the department, from professions which provide services to abused and neglected children and/or the parents of such children. The teams shall be available for consultation on all cases where a risk exists of serious harm to the child and where there is dispute over whether out-of-home placement is appropriate.[ 1987 c 503 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.040 - Child abuse and neglect—Therapeutic day care and treatment.

RCW 74.14B.040 Child abuse and neglect—Therapeutic day care and treatment.The department shall, within funds appropriated for this purpose, provide therapeutic day care and day treatment to children who have been abused or neglected and meet program eligibility criteria.[ 1987 c 503 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.050 - Child abuse and neglect—Counseling referrals.

RCW 74.14B.050 Child abuse and neglect—Counseling referrals.The department shall inform victims of child abuse and neglect and their families of the availability of state-supported counseling through the crime victims' compensation program, community mental health centers, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, and other related programs. The department shall assist victims with referrals to these services.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 507; 1987 c 503 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.080 - Liability insurance for foster parents.

RCW 74.14B.080 Liability insurance for foster parents.(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the secretary shall provide liability insurance to foster parents licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW. The coverage shall be for personal injury and property damage caused by foster parents or foster children that occurred while the children were in foster care. Such insurance shall cover acts of ordinary negligence but shall not cover illegal conduct or bad faith acts taken by foster parents in providing foster care. Moneys paid from liability insurance for any claim are limited to the amount by which the claim exceeds the amount available to the claimant from any valid and collectible liability insurance.(2) The secretary may purchase the insurance required in subsection (1) of this section or may choose a self-insurance method. The total moneys expended pursuant to this authorization shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars per biennium. If the secretary elects a method of self-insurance, the expenditure shall include all administrative and staff costs. If the secretary elects a method of self-insurance, he or she may, by rule, place a limit on the maximum amount to be paid on each claim.(3) Nothing in this section or RCW 4.24.590 is intended to modify the foster parent reimbursement plan in place on July 1, 1991.(4) The liability insurance program shall be available by July 1, 1991.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 509; 1991 c 283 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.Findings—1991 c 283: "The legislature recognizes the unique legal risks that foster parents face in taking children into their care. Third parties have filed claims against foster parents for losses and damage caused by foster children. Additionally, foster children and their parents have sued foster parents for actions occurring while the children were in foster care. The legislature finds that some potential foster parents are unwilling to subject themselves to potential liability without insurance protection. The legislature further finds that to encourage those people to serve as foster parents, it is necessary to assure that such insurance is available to them." [ 1991 c 283 § 1.]Effective date—1991 c 283: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1991." [ 1991 c 283 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14B.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14B - Children's Services.|74.14B.902 - Effective date—1987 c 503.

RCW 74.14B.902 Effective date—1987 c 503.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1987.[ 1987 c 503 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.032 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.032 - Preservation services contracts.

RCW 74.14C.032 Preservation services contracts.The initial contracts under *RCW 74.14C.030(3) shall be executed not later than July 1996 and shall expire June 30, 1997. Subsequent contracts shall be for periods not to exceed twenty-four months.[ 1995 c 311 § 13.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.14C.030 was amended by 1996 c 240 § 4, changing subsection (3) to subsection (4).
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.040 - Intensive family preservation services—Eligibility criteria.

RCW 74.14C.040 Intensive family preservation services—Eligibility criteria.(1) Intensive family preservation services may be provided to children and their families only when the department has determined that:(a) The child has been placed out-of-home or is at imminent risk of an out-of-home placement due to:(i) Child abuse or neglect;(ii) A serious threat of substantial harm to the child's health, safety, or welfare; or(iii) Family conflict; and(b) There are no other reasonably available services including family preservation services that will prevent out-of-home placement of the child or make it possible to immediately return the child home.(2) The department shall refer eligible families to intensive family preservation services on a twenty-four hour intake basis. The department need not refer otherwise eligible families, and intensive family preservation services need not be provided, if:(a) The services are not available in the community in which the family resides;(b) The services cannot be provided because the program is filled to capacity and there are no current service openings;(c) The family refuses the services;(d) The department, or the agency that is supervising the foster care placement, has developed a case plan that does not include reunification of the child and family; or(e) The department or the service provider determines that the safety of a child, a family member, or persons providing the service would be unduly threatened.(3) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent provision of intensive family preservation services to nonfamily members when the department or the service provider deems it necessary or appropriate to do so in order to assist the family or child.[ 1995 c 311 § 6; 1992 c 214 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.042 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.042 - Family preservation services—Eligibility criteria.

RCW 74.14C.042 Family preservation services—Eligibility criteria.(1) Family preservation services may be provided to children and their families only when the department has determined that without intervention, the child faces a substantial likelihood of out-of-home placement due to:(a) Child abuse or neglect;(b) A serious threat of substantial harm to the child's health, safety, or welfare; or(c) Family conflict. (2) The department need not refer otherwise eligible families and family preservation services need not be provided, if:(a) The services are not available in the community in which the family resides; (b) The services cannot be provided because the program is filled to capacity; (c) The family refuses the services; or(d) The department or the service provider determines that the safety of a child, a family member, or persons providing the services would be unduly threatened.(3) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent provision of family preservation services to nonfamily members when the department or the service provider deems it necessary or appropriate to do so in order to assist the family or the child.[ 1995 c 311 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.060 - Funds, volunteer services.

RCW 74.14C.060 Funds, volunteer services.For the purpose of providing preservation services the department may:(1) Solicit and use any available federal or private resources, which may include funds, in-kind resources, or volunteer services; and(2) Use any available state resources, which may include in-kind resources or volunteer services.[ 1995 c 311 § 10; 1992 c 214 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.065 - Federal funds.

RCW 74.14C.065 Federal funds.Any federal funds made available under RCW 74.14C.060 shall be used to supplement and shall not supplant state funds to carry out the purposes of this chapter. However, during the 1995-97 fiscal biennium, federal funds made available under RCW 74.14C.060 may be used to supplant state funds to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 1995 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 922; 1992 c 214 § 11.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1995 2nd sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 19.118.110.
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.090 - Reports on referrals and services.

RCW 74.14C.090 Reports on referrals and services.Each department caseworker who refers a client for preservation services shall file a report with his or her direct supervisor stating the reasons for which the client was referred. The caseworker's supervisor shall verify in writing his or her belief that the family who is the subject of a referral for preservation services meets the eligibility criteria for services as provided in this chapter. The direct supervisor shall report monthly to the regional administrator on the provision of these services. The regional administrator shall report to the secretary quarterly on the provision of these services for the entire region. The secretary shall post on the department's website a semiannual report on the provision of these services on a statewide basis.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 513; 1995 c 311 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
WA Rev Code § 74.14C.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.14C - Family Preservation Services.|74.14C.100 - Training and consultation for department personnel—Training for judges and service providers.

RCW 74.14C.100 Training and consultation for department personnel—Training for judges and service providers.(1) The department shall, within available funds, provide for ongoing training and consultation to department personnel to carry out their responsibilities effectively. Such training may:(a) Include the family unit as the primary focus of service; identifying family member strengths; empowering families; child, adult, and family development; stress management; and may include parent training and family therapy techniques;(b) Address intake and referral, assessment of risk, case assessment, matching clients to services, and service planning issues in the context of the home-delivered service model, including strategies for engaging family members, defusing violent situations, and communication and conflict resolution skills;(c) Cover methods of helping families acquire the skills they need, including home management skills, life skills, parenting, child development, and the use of community resources;(d) Address crisis intervention and other strategies for the management of depression, and suicidal, assaultive, and other high-risk behavior; and(e) Address skills in collaborating with other disciplines and services in promoting the safety of children and other family members and promoting the preservation of the family.(2) The department and the administrative office of the courts shall, within available funds, collaborate in providing training to judges, and others involved in the provision of services pursuant to this title, including service providers, on the function and use of preservation services.[ 2005 c 282 § 48; 1995 c 311 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 74.15.038 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.038 - Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agency—Department not liable.

RCW 74.15.038 Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agency—Department not liable.If an agency operating under contract with the department chooses to hire an individual that would be precluded from employment with the department based on a disqualifying crime or negative action, the department and its officers and employees have no liability arising from any injury or harm to a child or other department client that is attributable to such individual.[ 2018 c 58 § 56; 2014 c 88 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.040 - Licenses for foster family homes required—Inspections.

RCW 74.15.040 Licenses for foster family homes required—Inspections.An agency seeking to accept and serve children, developmentally disabled persons, or expectant mothers as a foster family home shall make application for license in such form and substance as required by the department. The department shall maintain a list of applicants through which placement may be undertaken. However, agencies and the department shall not place a child, developmentally disabled person, or expectant mother in a home until the home is licensed. The department shall inquire whether an applicant has previously resided in any other state or foreign country and shall check databases available to it through the Washington state patrol and federal bureau of investigation to ascertain whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a conviction or civil finding outside of the state of Washington that bears upon the fitness of the applicant to serve as a foster family home. Foster family homes shall be inspected prior to licensure, except that inspection by the department is not required if the foster family home is under the supervision of a licensed agency upon certification to the department by the licensed agency that such homes meet the requirements for foster homes as adopted pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031.[ 2008 c 232 § 3; 1982 c 118 § 7; 1979 c 141 § 356; 1967 c 172 § 4.]NOTES:Finding—2008 c 232: See note following RCW 26.44.240.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.050 - Fire protection—Powers and duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.

RCW 74.15.050 Fire protection—Powers and duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty:(1) In consultation with the children's services advisory committee and with the advice and assistance of persons representative of the various type agencies to be licensed, to adopt recognized minimum standard requirements pertaining to each category of agency established pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031, except foster family homes and child-placing agencies, necessary to protect all persons residing therein from fire hazards;(2) To make or cause to be made such inspections and investigations of agencies, other than foster family homes or child-placing agencies, as he or she deems necessary;(3) To make a periodic review of requirements under RCW 74.15.030(7) and to adopt necessary changes after consultation as required in subsection (1) of this section;(4) To issue to applicants for licenses hereunder, other than foster family homes or child-placing agencies, who comply with the requirements, a certificate of compliance, a copy of which shall be presented to the department before a license shall be issued, except that an initial license may be issued as provided in RCW 74.15.120.[ 2009 c 520 § 15; 1995 c 369 § 62; 1986 c 266 § 123; 1982 c 118 § 8; 1979 c 141 § 357; 1967 c 172 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.