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WA Rev Code § 74.13.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.330 - Responsibilities of foster parents.

RCW 74.13.330 Responsibilities of foster parents.Foster parents are responsible for the protection, care, supervision, and nurturing of the child in placement. As an integral part of the foster care team, foster parents shall, if appropriate and they desire to: Participate in the development of the service plan for the child and the child's family; assist in family visitation, including monitoring; model effective parenting behavior for the natural family; and be available to help with the child's transition back to the natural family.[ 2007 c 410 § 7; 1990 c 284 § 23.]NOTES:Short title—2007 c 410: See note following RCW 13.34.138.Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.332 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.332 - Rights of foster parents.

RCW 74.13.332 Rights of foster parents.Foster parents have the right to be free of coercion, discrimination, and reprisal in serving foster children, including the right to voice grievances about treatment furnished or not furnished to the foster child.[ 2001 c 318 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.333 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.333 - Rights of foster parents—Complaints—Investigation—Notice of any personnel action—Report.

RCW 74.13.333 Rights of foster parents—Complaints—Investigation—Notice of any personnel action—Report.(1) A foster parent who believes that a department employee has retaliated against the foster parent or in any other manner discriminated against the foster parent because:(a) The foster parent made a complaint with the office of the family and children's ombuds, the attorney general, law enforcement agencies, or the department provided information, or otherwise cooperated with the investigation of such a complaint;(b) The foster parent has caused to be instituted any proceedings under or related to Title 13 RCW;(c) The foster parent has testified or is about to testify in any proceedings under or related to Title 13 RCW;(d) The foster parent has advocated for services on behalf of the foster child;(e) The foster parent has sought to adopt a foster child in the foster parent's care; or(f) The foster parent has discussed or consulted with anyone concerning the foster parent's rights under this chapter or chapter 74.15 or 13.34 RCW, may file a complaint with the office of the family and children's ombuds.(2) The ombuds may investigate the allegations of retaliation. The ombuds shall have access to all relevant information and resources held by or within the department by which to conduct the investigation. Upon the conclusion of its investigation, the ombuds shall provide its findings in written form to the department.(3) The department shall notify the office of the family and children's ombuds in writing, within thirty days of receiving the ombuds's findings, of any personnel action taken or to be taken with regard to the department employee.(4) The office of the family and children's ombuds shall also include its recommendations regarding complaints filed under this section in its annual report pursuant to RCW 43.06A.030. The office of the family and children's ombuds shall identify trends which may indicate a need to improve relations between the department and foster parents.[ 2018 c 284 § 53; 2013 c 23 § 206. Prior: 2009 c 520 § 82; 2009 c 491 § 11; 2004 c 181 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.334 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.334 - Department procedures to respond to foster parents' complaints.

RCW 74.13.334 Department procedures to respond to foster parents' complaints.The department shall develop procedures for responding to recommendations of the office of the family and children's ombuds as a result of any and all complaints filed by foster parents under RCW 74.13.333.[ 2018 c 284 § 54; 2013 c 23 § 207; 2009 c 520 § 83; 2004 c 181 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.335 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.335 - Foster care—Reimbursement—Property damage.

RCW 74.13.335 Foster care—Reimbursement—Property damage.Within available funds and subject to such conditions and limitations as may be established by the department or by the legislature in the omnibus appropriations act, the department shall reimburse foster parents for property damaged or destroyed by foster children placed in their care. The department shall establish by rule a maximum amount that may be reimbursed for each occurrence. The department shall reimburse the foster parent for the replacement value of any property covered by this section. If the damaged or destroyed property is covered and reimbursed under an insurance policy, the department shall reimburse foster parents for the amount of the deductible associated with the insurance claim, up to the limit per occurrence as established by the department.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 407; 1999 c 338 § 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.Intent—1999 c 338: "The legislature recognizes that Washington state is experiencing a significant shortage of quality foster homes and that the majority of children entering the system are difficult to place due to their complex needs. The legislature intends to provide additional assistance to those families willing to serve as foster parents." [ 1999 c 338 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.336 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.336 - Extended foster care services.

RCW 74.13.336 Extended foster care services.(1) A youth who has reached age eighteen years may request extended foster care services authorized under RCW 74.13.031 at any time before he or she reaches the age of twenty-one years if:(a) The dependency proceeding of the youth was dismissed pursuant to RCW 13.34.267(4) at the time that he or she reached age eighteen years; or(b) The court, after holding the dependency case open pursuant to RCW 13.34.267(1), has dismissed the case because the youth became ineligible for extended foster care services.(2)(a) Upon a request for extended foster care services by a youth pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, a determination that the youth is eligible for extended foster care services, and the completion of a voluntary placement agreement, the department shall provide extended foster care services to the youth.(b) In order to continue receiving extended foster care services after entering into a voluntary placement agreement with the department, the youth must agree to the entry of an order of dependency within one hundred eighty days of the date that the youth is placed in extended foster care pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement.(3) A youth may enter into a voluntary placement agreement for extended foster care services. A youth may transition among the eligibility categories identified in RCW 74.13.031 while under the same voluntary placement agreement, provided that the youth remains eligible for extended foster care services during the transition.(4) "Voluntary placement agreement," for the purposes of this section, means a written voluntary agreement between a nonminor dependent who agrees to submit to the care and authority of the department for the purposes of participating in the extended foster care program.[ 2018 c 34 § 4; 2013 c 332 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 34: See note following RCW 13.34.267.Findings—Recommendations—Application—2013 c 332: See notes following RCW 13.34.267.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.338 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.338 - Driver's license support for foster youth.

RCW 74.13.338 Driver's license support for foster youth.(1) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall contract with a private nonprofit organization that agrees to work collaboratively with independent living providers and the department and is selected after a competitive application process to provide driver's license support for foster youth, including youth receiving extended foster care services.(2) The nonprofit organization selected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall provide support for foster youth ages fifteen through twenty-one, including youth receiving extended foster care services, in navigating the driver's licensing process. This support must include:(a) Reimbursement of fees necessary for a foster youth to obtain a driver's instruction permit, an intermediate license, and a standard or enhanced driver's license, including any required examination fees, as described in chapter 46.20 RCW;(b) Reimbursement of fees required for a foster youth to complete a driver training education course, if the foster youth is under the age of eighteen, as outlined in chapter 46.82 or 28A.220 RCW;(c) Reimbursement of the increase in motor vehicle liability insurance costs incurred by foster parents, relative placements, or other foster placements adding a foster youth to his or her motor vehicle liability insurance policy, with a preference on reimbursements for those foster youth who practice safe driving and avoid moving violations and at-fault collisions.(3) By December 1, 2019, the nonprofit organization selected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall submit a report to the department and the appropriate committees of the legislature, including the transportation committees of the legislature, documenting the number of foster youth served by the program; the average cost per youth served; the extent to which foster youth report any negative outcomes of the program, including a foster parent's inappropriate use of a foster youth's driving authorization; and recommendations for future policy or statutory or funding changes necessary to more effectively allow foster youth to obtain drivers' licenses and motor vehicle liability insurance.[ 2017 c 206 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.505 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.505 - Disclosure of child welfare records—Information to be disclosed.

RCW 74.13.505 Disclosure of child welfare records—Information to be disclosed.For purposes of RCW 74.13.500, the following information shall be disclosable:(1) The name of the abused or neglected child;(2) The determination made by the department of the referrals, if any, for abuse or neglect;(3) Identification of child protective or other services provided or actions, if any, taken regarding the child named in the report and his or her family as a result of any such report or reports. These records include but are not limited to administrative reports of fatality, fatality review reports, case files, inspection reports, and reports relating to social work practice issues; and(4) Any actions taken by the department in response to reports of abuse or neglect of the child.[ 1997 c 305 § 3.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—1997 c 305: See note following RCW 74.13.500.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.510 - Disclosure of child welfare records—Consideration of effects.

RCW 74.13.510 Disclosure of child welfare records—Consideration of effects.In determining under RCW 74.13.500 whether disclosure will be contrary to the best interests of the child, the secretary, or the secretary's designee, must consider the effects which disclosure may have on efforts to reunite and provide services to the family.[ 1997 c 305 § 4.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—1997 c 305: See note following RCW 74.13.500.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.515 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.515 - Disclosure of child welfare records—Fatalities.

RCW 74.13.515 Disclosure of child welfare records—Fatalities.For purposes of RCW 74.13.500(1)(d), the secretary must make the fullest possible disclosure consistent with chapter 42.56 RCW and applicable federal law in cases of all fatalities of children who were in the care of, or receiving services from, the department at the time of their death or within the twelve months previous to their death.If the secretary specifically determines that disclosure of the name of the deceased child is contrary to the best interests of the child's siblings or other children in the household, the secretary may remove personally identifying information.For the purposes of this section, "personally identifying information" means the name, street address, social security number, and day of birth of the child who died and of private persons who are relatives of the child named in child welfare records. "Personally identifying information" shall not include the month or year of birth of the child who has died. Once this personally identifying information is removed, the remainder of the records pertaining to a child who has died must be released regardless of whether the remaining facts in the records are embarrassing to the unidentifiable other private parties or to identifiable public workers who handled the case.[ 2018 c 284 § 56; 2009 c 520 § 85; 2005 c 274 § 352; 1997 c 305 § 5.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—1997 c 305: See note following RCW 74.13.500.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.520 - Disclosure of child welfare records—Information not to be disclosed.

RCW 74.13.520 Disclosure of child welfare records—Information not to be disclosed.Except as it applies directly to the cause of the abuse or neglect of the child and any actions taken by the department in response to reports of abuse or neglect of the child, nothing in RCW 74.13.500 through 74.13.515 is deemed to authorize the release or disclosure of the substance or content of any psychological, psychiatric, therapeutic, clinical, or medical reports, evaluations, or like materials, or information pertaining to the child or the child's family.[ 1997 c 305 § 6.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—1997 c 305: See note following RCW 74.13.500.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.525 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.525 - Disclosure of child welfare records—Immunity from liability.

RCW 74.13.525 Disclosure of child welfare records—Immunity from liability.The department, when acting in good faith, is immune from any criminal or civil liability, except as provided under RCW 42.56.550, for any action taken under RCW 74.13.500 through 74.13.520.[ 2018 c 284 § 57; 2009 c 520 § 86; 2005 c 274 § 353; 1997 c 305 § 7.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—1997 c 305: See note following RCW 74.13.500.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.530 - Child placement—Conflict of interest.

RCW 74.13.530 Child placement—Conflict of interest.(1) No child may be placed or remain in a specific out-of-home placement under this chapter or chapter 13.34 RCW when there is a conflict of interest on the part of any adult residing in the home in which the child is to be or has been placed. A conflict of interest exists when:(a) There is an adult in the home who, as a result of: (i) His or her employment; and (ii) an allegation of abuse or neglect of the child, conducts or has conducted an investigation of the allegation; or(b) The child has been, is, or is likely to be a witness in any pending cause of action against any adult in the home when the cause includes: (i) An allegation of abuse or neglect against the child or any sibling of the child; or (ii) a claim of damages resulting from wrongful interference with the parent-child relationship of the child and his or her biological or adoptive parent.(2) For purposes of this section, "investigation" means the exercise of professional judgment in the review of allegations of abuse or neglect by: (a) Law enforcement personnel; (b) persons employed by, or under contract with, the state; (c) persons licensed to practice law and their employees; and (d) mental health professionals as defined in chapter 71.05 RCW.(3) The prohibition set forth in subsection (1) of this section may not be waived or deferred by the department under any circumstance or at the request of any person, regardless of who has made the request or the length of time of the requested placement.[ 2018 c 284 § 58; 2009 c 520 § 87; 2001 c 318 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.540 - Independent living services.

RCW 74.13.540 Independent living services.Independent living services include assistance in achieving basic educational requirements such as a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536, enrollment in vocational and technical training programs offered at the community and vocational colleges, and obtaining and maintaining employment; and accomplishing basic life skills such as money management, nutrition, preparing meals, and cleaning house. A baseline skill level in ability to function productively and independently shall be determined at entry. Performance shall be measured and must demonstrate improvement from involvement in the program. Each recipient shall have a plan for achieving independent living skills by the time the recipient reaches age twenty-one. The plan shall be written within the first thirty days of placement and reviewed every ninety days. A recipient who fails to consistently adhere to the elements of the plan shall be subject to reassessment by the professional staff of the program and may be declared ineligible to receive services.[ 2013 c 39 § 30; 2001 c 192 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.550 - Child placement—Policy of educational continuity.

RCW 74.13.550 Child placement—Policy of educational continuity.It is the policy of the state of Washington that, whenever practical and in the best interest of the child, children placed into foster care shall remain enrolled in the schools they were attending at the time they entered foster care.[ 2003 c 112 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2003 c 112: "The legislature finds that the educational attainment of children in foster care is significantly lower than that of children not in foster care. The legislature finds that many factors influence educational outcomes for children in foster care, including the disruption of the educational process because of repeatedly changing schools.The legislature recognizes the importance of educational stability for foster children, and encourages the ongoing efforts of the department of social and health services and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to improve educational attainment of children in foster care. It is the intent of the legislature that efforts continue such as the recruitment of foster homes in school districts with high rates of foster care placements, the development and dissemination of informational materials regarding the challenges faced by children in foster care, and the expansion to other school districts of best practices identified in pilot projects." [ 2003 c 112 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.13.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.560 - Educational continuity—Protocol development.

RCW 74.13.560 Educational continuity—Protocol development.(1) The administrative regions of the department shall, in collaboration with school districts within their region as required by RCW 28A.225.360, develop protocols specifying specific strategies for communication, coordination, and collaboration regarding the status and progress of children in out-of-home care placed in the region. The purpose of the protocols is to maximize the educational continuity and achievement for children in out-of-home care. The protocols must include methods to assure effective sharing of information, consistent with RCW 28A.225.330.(2) The protocols required by this section must also include protocols for making best interest determinations for students in out-of-home care that comply with RCW 28A.225.350. The protocols for making best interest determinations for students in out-of-home care must be implemented before changing the school placement of a student.(3) For the purposes of this section, "out-of-home care" has the same meaning as in RCW 13.34.030.[ 2018 c 284 § 59; 2018 c 139 § 4; 2009 c 520 § 88; 2003 c 112 § 3.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2018 c 139 § 4 and by 2018 c 284 § 59, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2018 c 139: See note following RCW 28A.225.350.Findings—Intent—2003 c 112: See note following RCW 74.13.550.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.580 - Educational stability during shelter care hearing—Protocol development.

RCW 74.13.580 Educational stability during shelter care hearing—Protocol development.The department shall work with the administrative office of the courts to develop protocols to ensure that educational stability is addressed during the shelter care hearing.[ 2003 c 112 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2003 c 112: See note following RCW 74.13.550.
WA Rev Code § 74.13.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services.|74.13.590 - Tasks to be performed based on available resources.

RCW 74.13.590 Tasks to be performed based on available resources.The department shall perform the tasks provided in RCW 74.13.550 through 74.13.580 based on available resources.[ 2018 c 284 § 60; 2009 c 520 § 89; 2003 c 112 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2003 c 112: See note following RCW 74.13.550.