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WA Rev Code § 43.216.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.090 - Early achievers program—Mental health consultants.

RCW 43.216.090 Early achievers program—Mental health consultants.(1) The department shall administer or contract for infant and early childhood mental health consultation services to child care providers and early learning providers participating in the early achievers program.(2) Beginning July 1, 2021, the department of children, youth, and families must have or contract for one infant and early childhood mental health consultation coordinator and must enter into a contractual agreement with an organization providing coaching services to early achievers program participants to hire at least 12 qualified infant and early childhood mental health consultants. The department shall determine, in collaboration with the statewide child care resource and referral network, where the additional consultants should be sited based on factors such as the total provider numbers overlaid with indicators of highest need. The infant and early childhood mental health consultants must support early achievers program coaches and child care providers by providing resources, information, and guidance regarding challenging behavior and expulsions and may travel to assist providers in serving families and children with severe behavioral needs.(3) The department shall provide, or contract with an entity to provide, reflective supervision and professional development for infant and early childhood mental health consultants to meet national competency standards.(4) As capacity allows, the department may provide access to infant and early childhood mental health consultation services to caregivers and licensed or certified, military, and tribal early learning providers, license-exempt family, friend, and neighbor care providers, and families with children expelled or at risk of expulsion from child care.[ 2021 c 199 § 309; 2019 c 360 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 199 §§ 201, 202, 301, 309, and 504: See note following RCW 43.216.1368.Short title—Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 199: See notes following RCW 43.216.770.Findings—Intent—2019 c 360: See note following RCW 74.09.4951.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.091 - Early achievers program—Administrative policies—Rating and rerating.

RCW 43.216.091 Early achievers program—Administrative policies—Rating and rerating.The department must adopt administrative policies in the early achievers program, within the department's appropriations, to:(1) Consider child care provider schedules and needs and allow flexibility when scheduling data collection and rating visits at a facility;(2) Prioritize reratings for providers rated at a level 2;(3) Prioritize reratings for providers rated at a level 3 who are seeking to become early childhood education and assistance program providers; and(4) Provide continuous and robust postrating feedback to providers.[ 2019 c 369 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 369: "(1) The legislature finds that a commitment to early learning quality was established through the passage of the early start act and creation of the early achievers program. The legislature recognizes that achieving the desired child outcomes from high quality early learning and child care requires additional financial support, including the payment of living wages to providers, and that the success of the early achievers system must continue to be supported through adequate funding. Further, the legislature finds that the federal administration of children and families advises states to set child care subsidy rates at the seventy-fifth percentile of private market rates in order to ensure equal access to high quality child care. The legislature further finds that objectives of the early achievers program include providing professional development and robust training and coaching opportunities that are available in geographically diverse areas to child care and early education providers who are often small business owners and as such play a critical role in our state's economy.(2) The legislature further finds that the department of children, youth, and families has undertaken efforts to identify professional equivalencies for early learning providers that recognize the commitment and years of experience that much of the workforce demonstrates.(3) Therefore, as recommended by the joint select committee on the early achievers program, the legislature intends to work toward raising base subsidy rates for licensed child care centers and family homes and further incentivize the provision of care for infants and toddlers by considering rates for providers serving these young children. Further, the legislature intends to look to increase needs-based grants, scholarships, and professional development assistance, as well as reduce early achievers coaching ratios, in order to support providers in continuous improvement. The legislature further intends to support the work of the department of children, youth, and families' professional equivalencies committee and the department's development of the proficiency review process." [ 2019 c 369 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.092 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.092 - Early achievers program—Administrative policies—Various.

RCW 43.216.092 Early achievers program—Administrative policies—Various.Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department must adopt administrative policies in the early achievers program to:(1) Eliminate rating scale barriers, to the extent possible, within the assessment tools and data collection methodologies used in the early achievers program and weight early achievers points to incentivize providers to serve infants and toddlers;(2) Remove barriers to timely approvals for one-on-one behavioral support assistants when requested by a provider; and(3) Require trauma-informed care training for raters and coaches.[ 2019 c 369 § 9.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 369: See note following RCW 43.216.091.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.100 - Community information and involvement plan—Informing home-based, tribal, and family early learning providers of early achievers program.

RCW 43.216.100 Community information and involvement plan—Informing home-based, tribal, and family early learning providers of early achievers program.The department, in collaboration with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall create a community information and involvement plan to inform home-based, tribal, and family early learning providers of the early achievers program under RCW 43.216.085.[ 2019 c 369 § 14; 2016 c 72 § 701. Formerly RCW 43.215.103.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 369: See note following RCW 43.216.091.Finding—Intent—2016 c 72: See note following RCW 28A.600.015.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.105 - Native language development and retention—Dual language learning—Rules.

RCW 43.216.105 Native language development and retention—Dual language learning—Rules.(1) The department of children, youth, and families must work with community partners to support outreach and education for parents and families around the benefits of native language development and retention, as well as the benefits of dual language learning. Native language means the language normally used by an individual or, in the case of a child or youth, the language normally used by the parents or family of the child or youth. Dual language learning means learning in two languages, generally English and a target language other than English spoken in the local community, for example Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, native languages, or indigenous languages where the goal is bilingualism.(2) Within existing resources, the department must create training and professional development resources on dual language learning, such as supporting English learners, working in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, strategies for family engagement, and cultural responsiveness. The department must design the training modules to be culturally responsive.(3) Within existing resources, the department must support dual language learning communities for teachers and coaches.(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2018 c 58 § 44; 2017 c 236 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.215.104.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Findings—Intent—2017 c 236: See note following RCW 28A.300.574.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.110 - Core competencies for early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals—Adoption and implementation—Updating.

RCW 43.216.110 Core competencies for early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals—Adoption and implementation—Updating.By December 31, 2012, the department shall adopt core competencies for early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals and develop an implementation plan. The department shall incorporate the core competencies into all appropriate professional development opportunities including, but not limited to, the quality rating and improvement system, the early childhood education and assistance program, child care licensing, and the early support for infants and toddlers program. The purpose of the core competencies is to serve as a foundation for what early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals need to know and do to provide quality care for children. The core competencies must be reviewed and updated every five years.[ 2012 c 149 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.215.105.]NOTES:Findings—2012 c 149: "The legislature finds that adopting statewide core competencies for early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals is important because the competencies:(1) Define what early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals need to know and be able to do to provide quality care and education for children;(2) Serve as the foundation for decisions and practices carried out by professionals in all early care and education settings and school-age child care settings;(3) Establish a set of standards for early care and education professionals and child and youth development professionals that support the professionalism for the field;(4) Are an integral part of a comprehensive professional development system; and(5) Recognize existing standards met by nationally chartered nonprofit youth development agencies providing facility-based after school services for school-age children as relevant and sufficient standards." [ 2012 c 149 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.115 - Partnership responsibilities—Department's duties—Partnership's duties.

RCW 43.216.115 Partnership responsibilities—Department's duties—Partnership's duties.(1) In order to meet its partnership responsibilities, the department shall:(a) Work collaboratively with the nongovernmental private-public partnership; and(b) Actively seek public and private money for distribution as grants to the nongovernmental private-public partnership.(2) In order to meet its partnership responsibilities, the nongovernmental private-public partnership shall:(a) Work with and complement existing statewide efforts by enhancing parent resources and support, child care, preschool, and other early learning environments;(b) Accept and expend funds to be used for quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to parent resources and support, and support the alignment of existing funding streams and coordination of efforts across sectors;(c) In conjunction with the department, provide leadership to early learning private-public partnerships forming in communities across the state. These local partnerships shall be encouraged to seek local funding and develop strategies to improve coordination and exchange information between the community, early care and education programs, and the K-12 system; and(d) Assist the statewide movement to high quality early learning and the support of parents as a child's first and best teacher.[ 2007 c 394 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.215.110.]NOTES:Finding—Declaration—Captions not law—2007 c 394: See notes following RCW 43.216.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.120 - Reduction of barriers for using local or private funds for early learning opportunities.

RCW 43.216.120 Reduction of barriers for using local or private funds for early learning opportunities.To the greatest extent possible, the department must reduce barriers and increase efficiency for using local or private funds, or both, to provide more high quality early learning opportunities.[ 2017 c 178 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.215.112.]NOTES:Intent—2017 c 178: See note following RCW 43.216.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.125 - Parental notification of report alleging sexual misconduct or abuse—Notice of parental rights.

RCW 43.216.125 Parental notification of report alleging sexual misconduct or abuse—Notice of parental rights.The department and an agency must, at the first opportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct or abuse by an agency employee, notify the parents or guardian of a child alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of the misconduct or abuse. The department and an agency shall provide parents annually with information regarding their rights under the public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW, to request the public records regarding the employee.[ 2007 c 415 § 8. Formerly RCW 43.215.120.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.137 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.137 - Working connections child care program—Unemployment compensation.

RCW 43.216.137 Working connections child care program—Unemployment compensation.For the working connections child care program, the department shall not count the twenty-five dollar increase paid as part of an individual's weekly benefit amount as provided in *RCW 50.20.1202 when determining a consumer's income eligibility and copayment.[ 2011 c 4 § 17. Formerly RCW 43.215.1351.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 50.20.1202 was repealed by 2021 c 2 § 27.Effective date—2011 c 4 §§ 1-6 and 16-21: See note following RCW 50.20.120.Conflict with federal requirements—2011 c 4: See note following RCW 50.29.021.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.139 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.139 - Working connections child care program—Notification of change in providers.

RCW 43.216.139 Working connections child care program—Notification of change in providers.Beginning July 1, 2016, or earlier if a different date is provided in the omnibus appropriations act, when an applicant or recipient applies for or receives working connections child care benefits, the applicant or recipient is required to notify the department, within five days, of any change in providers.[ 2018 c 52 § 3; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 7; 2012 c 251 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.215.1352.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Finding—2018 c 52: See notes following RCW 43.216.909.Finding—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.216.085.Effective date—2012 c 251: See note following RCW 43.216.135.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.141 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.141 - Working connections child care program—Standards and guidelines—Duties of the department.

RCW 43.216.141 Working connections child care program—Standards and guidelines—Duties of the department.(1) The standards and guidelines described in this section are intended for the guidance of the department. They are not intended to, do not, and may not be relied upon to create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party in litigation with the state.(2) When providing services to parents applying for or receiving working connections child care benefits, the department must provide training to departmental employees on professionalism.(3) When providing services to parents applying for or receiving working connections child care benefits, the department has the following responsibilities:(a) To return all calls from parents receiving working connections child care benefits within two business days of receiving the call;(b) To develop a process by which parents receiving working connections child care benefits can submit required forms and information electronically by June 30, 2015;(c) To notify providers and parents ten days before the loss of working connections child care benefits; and(d) To provide parents with a document that explains in detail and in easily understood language what services they are eligible for, how they can appeal an adverse decision, and the parents' responsibilities in obtaining and maintaining eligibility for working connections child care.[ 2018 c 52 § 4; 2013 c 337 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.215.136.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Finding—2018 c 52: See notes following RCW 43.216.909.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.143 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.143 - Working connections child care program—Contracted child care slots and vouchers.

RCW 43.216.143 Working connections child care program—Contracted child care slots and vouchers.(1) The department may employ a combination of vouchers and contracted slots for the subsidized child care programs in *RCW 43.215.135. Child care vouchers preserve parental choice. Child care contracted slots promote access to continuous quality care for children, provide parents and caregivers stable child care that supports employment, and allow providers to have predictable funding. Any contracted slots the department may create under this section must meet the requirements in subsections (2) through (6) of this section.(2) Only child care providers who participate in the early achievers program and rate at a level 3, 4, or 5 are eligible to be awarded a contracted slot.(3)(a) The department is required to use data to calculate a set number of targeted contracted slots. In calculating the number, the department must take into account a balance of family home and center child care programs and the overall geographic distribution of child care programs in the state and the distribution of slots between ages zero and five.(b) The targeted contracted slots are reserved for programs meeting both of the following conditions:(i) Programs in low-income neighborhoods; and(ii) Programs that consist of at least fifty percent of children receiving subsidy pursuant to *RCW 43.215.135.(c) Until August 1, 2017, the department shall assure an even distribution of contracted slots for children birth to age five.(4) The department shall award the remaining contracted slots via a competitive process and prioritize child care programs with at least one of the following characteristics:(a) Programs located in a high-need geographic area;(b) Programs partnering with elementary schools to offer transitional planning and support to children as they advance to kindergarten;(c) Programs serving children involved in the child welfare system; or(d) Programs serving children diagnosed with a special need.(5) The department shall pay a provider for each contracted slot, unless a contracted slot is not used for thirty days.(6) The department shall include the number of contracted slots that use both early childhood education and assistance program funding and working connections child care program funding in the annual report to the legislature required under *RCW 43.215.102.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 14. Formerly RCW 43.215.137.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.215.135 and 43.215.102 were recodified as RCW 43.216.135 and 43.216.089, respectively, pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 821, effective July 1, 2018.Finding—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.216.085.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.145 - Working connections child care—Eligibility of high school students.

RCW 43.216.145 Working connections child care—Eligibility of high school students.(1) A parent who is attending high school is eligible to receive working connections child care.(2) A parent age twenty-one years or younger who is working toward completing a high school equivalency certificate is eligible to receive working connections child care.(3) When determining consumer eligibility and copayment under this section, the department:(a) Must, within existing resources, authorize full-day subsidized child care during the school year in cases where:(i) The parent is participating in one hundred ten hours of approved activities per month;(ii) The household income of the parent does not exceed eighty-five percent of the state median income at the time of application; and(iii) The parent meets all other program eligibility requirements;(b) May not consider the availability of the other biological parent when authorizing care; and(c) May not require a copayment.[ 2020 c 339 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 339 § 1: "Section 1 of this act takes effect September 1, 2020." [ 2020 c 339 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.152 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.152 - Definitions.

RCW 43.216.152 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Community-based early learning providers" includes for-profit and nonprofit licensed providers of child care and preschool programs.(2) "Program" means the program of early learning established in *RCW 43.215.141 for eligible children who are three and four years of age.[ 2010 c 231 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.215.140.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.215.141 was recodified as RCW 43.215.455 pursuant to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 16 § 5. RCW 43.215.455 was subsequently recodified as RCW 43.216.555 pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 821, effective July 1, 2018.