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WA Rev Code § 74.12.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.|74.12.400 - Reduce reliance on aid—Work and job training—Family planning—Staff training.

RCW 74.12.400 Reduce reliance on aid—Work and job training—Family planning—Staff training.The department shall train financial services and social work staff who provide direct service to recipients of temporary assistance for needy families to:(1) Effectively communicate the transitional nature of temporary assistance for needy families and the expectation that recipients will enter employment;(2) Actively refer clients to the job opportunities and basic skills program;(3) Provide social services needed to overcome obstacles to employability; and(4) Provide family planning information and assistance, including alternatives to abortion, which shall be conducted in consultation with the department of health.[ 1997 c 59 § 24; 1994 c 299 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—1994 c 299: "The legislature finds that lengthy stays on welfare, lack of access to vocational education and training, the inadequate emphasis on employment by the social welfare system, and teen pregnancy are obstacles to achieving economic independence. Therefore, the legislature intends that:(1) Income and employment assistance programs emphasize the temporary nature of welfare and set goals of responsibility, work, and independence;(2) State institutions take an active role in preventing pregnancy in young teens;(3) Family planning assistance be readily available to welfare recipients;(4) Support enforcement be more effective and the level of responsibility of noncustodial parents be significantly increased; and(5) Job search, job skills training, and vocational education resources are to be used in the most cost-effective manner possible." [ 1994 c 299 § 1.]Finding—1994 c 299: "The legislature finds that the reliable receipt of child support payments by custodial parents is essential to maintaining economic self-sufficiency. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that child support payments received by custodial parents when such support is owed are retained by those parents regardless of future claims made against such payments." [ 1994 c 299 § 17.]Severability—1994 c 299: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1994 c 299 § 40.]Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 299: "If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. The rules under this act shall meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state." [ 1994 c 299 § 41.]
WA Rev Code § 74.12.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.|74.12.410 - Family planning information—Cooperation with the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 74.12.410 Family planning information—Cooperation with the superintendent of public instruction.(1) At the time of application or reassessment under this chapter the department shall offer or contract for family planning information and assistance, including alternatives to abortion, and any other available locally based unintended pregnancy prevention programs, to prospective and current recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.(2) The department shall work in cooperation with the superintendent of public instruction to reduce the rate of abortions and unintended pregnancies in Washington state.[ 2009 c 303 § 2; 1997 c 58 § 601; 1994 c 299 § 3.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Intent—Finding—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 299: See notes following RCW 74.12.400.
WA Rev Code § 74.12.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.|74.12.450 - Application for assistance—Report on suspected child abuse or neglect—Notice to parent about application, location of child, and family reconciliation act.

RCW 74.12.450 Application for assistance—Report on suspected child abuse or neglect—Notice to parent about application, location of child, and family reconciliation act.(1) Whenever the department receives an application for assistance on behalf of a child under this chapter and an employee of the department has reason to believe that the child has suffered abuse or neglect, the employee shall cause a report to be made as provided under chapter 26.44 RCW.(2) Whenever the department approves an application for assistance on behalf of a child under this chapter, the department shall make a reasonable effort to determine whether the child is living with a parent of the child. Whenever the child is living in the home of a relative other than a parent of the child, the department shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parent with whom the child has most recently resided that an application for assistance on behalf of the child has been approved by the department and shall advise the parent of his or her rights under this section, RCW 74.12.460, and *sections 4 and 5 of this act, unless good cause exists not to do so based on a substantiated claim that the parent has abused or neglected the child.(3) Upon written request of the parent, the department shall notify the parent of the address and location of the child, unless there is a current investigation or pending case involving abuse or neglect by the parent under chapter 13.34 RCW.(4) The department shall notify and advise the parent of the provisions of the family reconciliation act under chapter 13.32A RCW.[ 1995 c 401 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Sections 4 and 5 of this act were vetoed by the governor.Severability—1995 c 401: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1995 c 401 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 74.12.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.|74.12.460 - Notice to parent—Required within seven days of approval of application.

RCW 74.12.460 Notice to parent—Required within seven days of approval of application.The department shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parent under RCW 74.12.450(2) as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than seven days after approval of the application by the department.[ 1995 c 401 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1995 c 401: See note following RCW 74.12.450.
WA Rev Code § 74.12.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.|74.12.900 - Welfare reform implementation—1994 c 299.

RCW 74.12.900 Welfare reform implementation—1994 c 299.The revisions to the temporary assistance for needy families program and job opportunities and basic skills training program shall be implemented by the department of social and health services on a statewide basis.[ 1997 c 59 § 28; 1994 c 299 § 12.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 299: See notes following RCW 74.12.400.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.010 - Declaration of purpose.

RCW 74.13.010 Declaration of purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard, protect, and contribute to the welfare of the children of the state, through a comprehensive and coordinated program of child welfare services provided by both the department and agencies providing for: Social services and facilities for children who require guidance, care, control, protection, treatment, or rehabilitation; setting of standards for social services and facilities for children; cooperation with public and voluntary agencies, organizations, and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities in behalf of children; and promotion of community conditions and resources that help parents to discharge their responsibilities for the care, development, and well-being of their children.[ 2018 c 284 § 34; 2009 c 520 § 49; 1965 c 30 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.013 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.013 - Finding—Accreditation of children's services.

RCW 74.13.013 Finding—Accreditation of children's services.The legislature finds that accreditation of children's services by an independent entity can significantly improve the quality of services provided to children and families. Accreditation involves an ongoing commitment to meeting nationally recognized standards of practice in child welfare and holds organizations accountable for achieving improved outcomes for children.Accreditation is a structured process designed to facilitate organizational change and improvement within individual local offices. Standards require improved case management, documentation, internal case management practices, and accountability. Accreditation requires the establishment of clear communication with biological parents, foster and adoptive parents, providers, the courts, and members of the community.[ 2001 c 265 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.021 - Developmentally disabled child—Defined.

RCW 74.13.021 Developmentally disabled child—Defined.As used in this chapter, " developmentally disabled child" is a child who has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 and whose parent, guardian, or legal custodian and with the department mutually agree that services appropriate to the child's needs cannot be provided in the home.[ 1998 c 229 § 3; 1997 c 386 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.029 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.029 - Dependency established—Social worker's duty to provide document containing information.

RCW 74.13.029 Dependency established—Social worker's duty to provide document containing information.Once a dependency is established under chapter 13.34 RCW, the department employee assigned to the case shall provide the dependent child age twelve years and older with a document containing the information described in RCW 74.13.031(18). The department employee shall explain the contents of the document to the child and direct the child to the department's website for further information. The department employee shall document, in the electronic data system, that this requirement was met.[ 2019 c 64 § 25; 2011 c 89 § 17; 2009 c 491 § 8.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.Effective date—2011 c 89: See note following RCW 18.320.005.Findings—2011 c 89: See RCW 18.320.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.0311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.0311 - Services provided under deferred prosecution order.

RCW 74.13.0311 Services provided under deferred prosecution order.The department may provide child welfare services pursuant to a deferred prosecution plan ordered under chapter 10.05 RCW. Child welfare services provided under this chapter pursuant to a deferred prosecution order may not be construed to prohibit the department from providing services or undertaking proceedings pursuant to chapter 13.34 or 26.44 RCW.[ 2018 c 284 § 38; 2009 c 520 § 52; 2002 c 219 § 13.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.035 - Crisis residential centers—Annual records, contents—Multiple licensing.

RCW 74.13.035 Crisis residential centers—Annual records, contents—Multiple licensing.Crisis residential centers shall compile yearly records which shall be transmitted to the department and which shall contain information regarding population profiles of the children admitted to the centers during each past calendar year. Such information shall include but shall not be limited to the following:(1) The number, age, and sex of children admitted to custody;(2) Who brought the children to the center;(3) Services provided to children admitted to the center;(4) The circumstances which necessitated the children being brought to the center;(5) The ultimate disposition of cases;(6) The number of children admitted to custody who ran away from the center and their ultimate disposition, if any;(7) Length of stay.The department may require the provision of additional information and may require each center to provide all such necessary information in a uniform manner.A center may, in addition to being licensed as such, also be licensed as a family foster home or group care facility and may house on the premises juveniles assigned for foster or group care.[ 1979 c 155 § 81.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.036 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.036 - Implementation of chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW.

RCW 74.13.036 Implementation of chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW.(1) The department shall oversee implementation of chapter 13.34 RCW and chapter 13.32A RCW. The oversight shall be comprised of working with affected parts of the criminal justice and child care systems as well as with local government, legislative, and executive authorities to effectively carry out these chapters. The department shall work with all such entities to ensure that chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW are implemented in a uniform manner throughout the state.(2) The department shall develop a plan and procedures, in cooperation with the statewide advisory committee, to insure the full implementation of the provisions of chapter 13.32A RCW. Such plan and procedures shall include but are not limited to:(a) Procedures defining and delineating the role of the department and juvenile court with regard to the execution of the child in need of services placement process;(b) Procedures for designating department staff responsible for family reconciliation services;(c) Procedures assuring enforcement of contempt proceedings in accordance with RCW 13.32A.170 and 13.32A.250; and(d) Procedures for the continued education of all individuals in the criminal juvenile justice and child care systems who are affected by chapter 13.32A RCW, as well as members of the legislative and executive branches of government.There shall be uniform application of the procedures developed by the department and juvenile court personnel, to the extent practicable. Local and regional differences shall be taken into consideration in the development of procedures required under this subsection.(3) In addition to its other oversight duties, the department shall:(a) Identify and evaluate resource needs in each region of the state;(b) Disseminate information collected as part of the oversight process to affected groups and the general public;(c) Educate affected entities within the juvenile justice and child care systems, local government, and the legislative branch regarding the implementation of chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW;(d) Review complaints concerning the services, policies, and procedures of those entities charged with implementing chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW; and(e) Report any violations and misunderstandings regarding the implementation of chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW.[ 2018 c 284 § 39. Prior: 2009 c 520 § 54; 2009 c 518 § 5; 2003 c 207 § 2; 1996 c 133 § 37; 1995 c 312 § 65; 1989 c 175 § 147; 1987 c 505 § 70; 1985 c 257 § 11; 1981 c 298 § 18; 1979 c 155 § 82.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.Severability—1985 c 257: See note following RCW 13.34.165.Severability—1981 c 298: See note following RCW 13.32A.040.Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.037 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.037 - Transitional living programs for youth in the process of being emancipated—Rules.

RCW 74.13.037 Transitional living programs for youth in the process of being emancipated—Rules.Within available funds appropriated for this purpose, the department shall establish, through performance-based contracts with private vendors, transitional living programs for youth who are being assisted by the department in being emancipated as part of their permanency plan under chapter 13.34 RCW. These programs shall be licensed under rules adopted by the department.[ 2009 c 520 § 55; 1997 c 146 § 9; 1996 c 133 § 39.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.039 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.039 - Runaway hotline.

RCW 74.13.039 Runaway hotline.The department shall maintain a toll-free hotline to assist parents of runaway children. The hotline shall provide parents with a complete description of their rights when dealing with their runaway child.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 403; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 501.]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.Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.042 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.042 - Petition for order compelling disclosure of record or information.

RCW 74.13.042 Petition for order compelling disclosure of record or information.If the department is denied lawful access to records or information, or requested records or information is not provided in a timely manner, the department may petition the court for an order compelling disclosure.(1) The petition shall be filed in the juvenile court for the county in which the record or information is located or the county in which the person who is the subject of the record or information resides. If the person who is the subject of the record or information is a party to or the subject of a pending proceeding under chapter 13.32A or 13.34 RCW, the petition shall be filed in such proceeding.(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the persons from whom and about whom the record or information is sought shall be served with a summons and a petition at least seven calendar days prior to a hearing on the petition. The court may order disclosure upon ex parte application of the department, without prior notice to any person, if the court finds there is reason to believe access to the record or information is necessary to determine whether the child is in imminent danger and in need of immediate protection.(3) The court shall grant the petition upon a showing that there is reason to believe that the record or information sought is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the child who is currently receiving child welfare services.[ 2018 c 284 § 40; 2009 c 520 § 56; 1995 c 311 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.045 - Complaint resolution process.

RCW 74.13.045 Complaint resolution process.The department shall develop and implement an informal, nonadversarial complaint resolution process to be used by clients of the department, foster parents, and other affected individuals who have complaints regarding a department policy or procedure, the application of such a policy or procedure, or the performance of an entity that has entered into a performance-based contract with the department, related to programs administered under this chapter. The process shall not apply in circumstances where the complainant has the right under Title 13, 26, or 74 RCW to seek resolution of the complaint through judicial review or through an adjudicative proceeding.Nothing in this section shall be construed to create substantive or procedural rights in any person. Participation in the complaint resolution process shall not entitle any person to an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW or to superior court review. Participation in the process shall not affect the right of any person to seek other statutorily or constitutionally permitted remedies.The department shall develop procedures to assure that clients and foster parents are informed of the availability of the complaint resolution process and how to access it. The department shall incorporate information regarding the complaint resolution process into the training for foster parents and department caseworkers.The department shall compile complaint resolution data including the nature of the complaint and the outcome of the process.[ 2018 c 284 § 41; 2009 c 520 § 57; 1998 c 245 § 146; 1991 c 340 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—1991 c 340: "It is the intent of the legislature to provide timely, thorough, and fair procedures for resolution of grievances of clients, foster parents, and the community resulting from decisions made by the department of social and health services related to programs administered pursuant to this chapter. Grievances should be resolved at the lowest level possible. However, all levels of the department should be accountable and responsible to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with agency services or decisions. It is the intent of the legislature that grievance procedures be made available to individuals who do not have other remedies available through judicial review or adjudicative proceedings." [ 1991 c 340 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.055 - Foster care—Length of stay.

RCW 74.13.055 Foster care—Length of stay.The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW which establish goals as to the maximum number of children who will remain in foster care for a period of longer than twenty-four months.[ 2018 c 284 § 42; 2009 c 520 § 58; 1998 c 245 § 147; 1982 c 118 § 1.]