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WA Rev Code § 74.15.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.060 - Health protection—Powers and duties of secretary of health.

RCW 74.15.060 Health protection—Powers and duties of secretary of health.The secretary of health shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty: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 develop minimum requirements pertaining to each category of agency established pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031, necessary to promote the health of all persons residing therein.The secretary of health or the city, county, or district health department designated by the secretary shall have the power and the duty:(1) To make or cause to be made such inspections and investigations of agencies as may be deemed necessary; and(2) To issue to applicants for licenses hereunder who comply with the requirements adopted hereunder, 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.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 410; 1991 c 3 § 376; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 265; 1987 c 524 § 14; 1982 c 118 § 9; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 14; 1967 c 172 § 6.]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.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Effective date—Severability—1970 ex.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 43.20A.010.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.070 - Articles of incorporation and amendments—Copies to be furnished to department.

RCW 74.15.070 Articles of incorporation and amendments—Copies to be furnished to department.A copy of the articles of incorporation of any agency or amendments to the articles of existing corporation agencies shall be sent by the secretary of state to the department at the time such articles or amendments are filed.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 411; 1979 c 141 § 358; 1967 c 172 § 7.]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 § 74.15.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.080 - Access to agencies, records.

RCW 74.15.080 Access to agencies, records.All agencies subject to chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031 shall accord the department, the secretary of health, the chief of the Washington state patrol, and the director of fire protection, or their designees, the right of entrance and the privilege of access to and inspection of records for the purpose of determining whether or not there is compliance with the provisions of chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031 and the requirements adopted thereunder.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 412; 1995 c 369 § 63; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 266; 1986 c 266 § 124; 1979 c 141 § 359; 1967 c 172 § 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.Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.090 - Licenses required for agencies.

RCW 74.15.090 Licenses required for agencies.Except as provided in RCW 74.15.190, it shall hereafter be unlawful for any agency to receive children, expectant mothers or developmentally disabled persons for supervision or care, or arrange for the placement of such persons, unless such agency is licensed as provided in chapter 74.15 RCW.[ 1987 c 170 § 14; 1982 c 118 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 73; 1967 c 172 § 9.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 170: See note following RCW 13.04.030.Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.110 - Renewal of licenses.

RCW 74.15.110 Renewal of licenses.If a licensee desires to apply for a renewal of its license, a request for a renewal shall be filed ninety days prior to the expiration date of the license except that a request for renewal of a foster family home license shall be filed prior to the expiration of the license. If the department has failed to act at the time of the expiration date of the license, the license shall continue in effect until such time as the department shall act.[ 1991 c 14 § 1; 1967 c 172 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 74.15.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.120 - Initial licenses.

RCW 74.15.120 Initial licenses.The secretary may, at his or her discretion, issue an initial license instead of a full license, to an agency or facility for a period not to exceed six months, renewable for a period not to exceed two years, to allow such agency or facility reasonable time to become eligible for full license. An initial license shall not be granted to any foster family home except as specified in this section. An initial license may be granted to a foster family home only if the following three conditions are met: (1) The license is limited so that the licensee is authorized to provide care only to a specific child or specific children; (2) the department has determined that the licensee has a relationship with the child, and the child is comfortable with the licensee, or that it would otherwise be in the child's best interest to remain or be placed in the licensee's home; and (3) the initial license is issued for a period not to exceed ninety days.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 413; 1995 c 311 § 22; 1979 c 141 § 361; 1967 c 172 § 12.]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 § 74.15.127 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.127 - Expedited foster licensing process.

RCW 74.15.127 Expedited foster licensing process.(1) The department shall design and implement an expedited foster licensing process.(2) The expedited foster licensing process described in this section shall be available to individuals who:(a) Were licensed within the last five years;(b) Were not the subject of an adverse licensing action or a voluntary relinquishment;(c) Seek licensure for the same residence for which he or she was previously licensed provided that any changes to family constellation since the previous license is limited to individuals leaving the family constellation; and(d) Apply to the same agency for which he or she was previously licensed, with the understanding that the agency must be agreeable to supervise the home.(3) The department shall make every effort to ensure that individuals qualifying for and seeking an expedited license are able to become licensed within forty days of the department receiving his or her application.(4) The department shall only issue a foster license pursuant to this section after receiving a completed fingerprint-based background check, and may delay issuance of an expedited license solely based on awaiting the results of a background check.(5) The department may issue a provisional expedited license pursuant to this section before completing a home study, but shall complete the home study as soon as possible after issuing a provisional expedited license.(6) The department and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers are not liable for injuries caused by the expedited foster licensing process.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 4.]NOTES:Construction—Competitive procurement process and contract provisions—Conflict with federal requirements and Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978—2017 3rd sp.s. c 20: See notes following RCW 74.13.270.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.132 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.132 - Adjudicative proceedings—Training for administrative law judges.

RCW 74.15.132 Adjudicative proceedings—Training for administrative law judges.(1) The office of administrative hearings shall not assign nor allow an administrative law judge to preside over an adjudicative hearing regarding denial, modification, suspension, or revocation of any license to provide child care, including foster care, under this chapter, unless such judge has received training related to state and federal laws and department policies and procedures regarding:(a) Child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment;(b) Child protective services investigations and standards;(c) Licensing activities and standards;(d) Child development; and(e) Parenting skills.(2) The office of administrative hearings shall develop and implement a training program that carries out the requirements of this section. The office of administrative hearings shall consult and coordinate with the department in developing the training program. The department may assist the office of administrative hearings in developing and providing training to administrative law judges.[ 1995 c 302 § 6.]NOTES:Intent—1995 c 302: See note following RCW 74.15.010.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.134 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.134 - License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 74.15.134 License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The secretary shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the secretary's receipt of a release issued by the department stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 414; 1997 c 58 § 858.]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.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.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.140 - Action against licensed or unlicensed agencies authorized.

RCW 74.15.140 Action against licensed or unlicensed agencies authorized.Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the secretary may, in the manner provided by law, upon the advice of the attorney general, who shall represent the department in the proceeding, maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or such other relief as he or she may deem advisable against any agency subject to licensing under the provisions of chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031 or against any such agency not having a license as heretofore provided in chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031.[ 2013 c 23 § 213; 1979 c 141 § 363; 1967 c 172 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 74.15.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.150 - Penalty for operating without license.

RCW 74.15.150 Penalty for operating without license.Any agency operating without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not be enforceable against an agency until sixty days after the effective date of new rules, applicable to such agency, have been adopted under chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031.[ 1982 c 118 § 13; 1967 c 172 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 74.15.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.160 - Continuation of existing licensing rules.

RCW 74.15.160 Continuation of existing licensing rules.Existing rules for licensing adopted pursuant to *chapter 74.14 RCW, sections 74.14.010 through 74.14.150, chapter 26, Laws of 1959, shall remain in force and effect until new rules are adopted under chapter 74.15 RCW and RCW 74.13.031, but not thereafter.[ 1982 c 118 § 14; 1967 c 172 § 16.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 74.14 RCW was repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.170 - Agencies, homes conducted by religious organizations—Application of chapter.

RCW 74.15.170 Agencies, homes conducted by religious organizations—Application of chapter.Nothing in this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be construed as authorizing the supervision, regulation, or control of the remedial care or treatment of residents of any agency, children's institution, child-placing agency, maternity home, day or hourly nursery, foster home or other related institution conducted for or by members of a recognized religious sect, denomination or organization which in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles depends for healing upon prayer in the practice of religion, nor shall the existence of any of the above conditions militate against the licensing of such a home or institution.[ 1967 c 172 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 74.15.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.180 - Designating home or facility as semi-secure facility.

RCW 74.15.180 Designating home or facility as semi-secure facility.The department, pursuant to rules, may enable any licensed foster family home or group care facility to be designated as a semi-secure facility, as defined by RCW 13.32A.030.[ 1979 c 155 § 84.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.190 - Authority of Indian tribes to license agencies within reservations—Placement of children.

RCW 74.15.190 Authority of Indian tribes to license agencies within reservations—Placement of children.(1)(a) The state of Washington recognizes the authority of Indian tribes within the state to license agencies, located within the boundaries of a federally recognized Indian reservation, to receive children for control, care, and maintenance outside their own homes, or to place, receive, arrange the placement of, or assist in the placement of children for foster care or adoption.(b) The state of Washington recognizes the ability of the Indian tribes within the state to enter into agreements with the state to license agencies located on or near the federally recognized Indian reservation or, for those federally recognized tribes that do not have a reservation, then on or near the federally designated service delivery area, to receive children for control, care, and maintenance outside their own homes, or to place, receive, arrange the placement of, or assist in the placement of children for foster care.(c) The department and state licensed child-placing agencies may place children in tribally licensed facilities if the requirements of *RCW 74.15.030 (2)(b) and (3) and supporting rules are satisfied before placing the children in such facilities by the department or any state licensed child-placing agency.(2) The department may enter into written agreements with Indian tribes within the state to define the terms under which the tribe may license agencies pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. The agreements shall include a definition of what are the geographic boundaries of the tribe for the purposes of licensing and may include locations on or near the federally recognized Indian reservation or, for those federally recognized tribes that do not have a reservation, then on or near the federally designated service delivery area.(3) The department and its employees are immune from civil liability for damages arising from the conduct of agencies licensed by a tribe.[ 2006 c 90 § 2; 1987 c 170 § 13.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.15.030(2)(b) was amended by 2007 c 387 § 5, changing the scope of the subsection.Severability—1987 c 170: See note following RCW 13.04.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.200 - Child abuse and neglect prevention training to parents and day care providers.

RCW 74.15.200 Child abuse and neglect prevention training to parents and day care providers.The department shall have primary responsibility for providing child abuse and neglect prevention training to parents and licensed child day care providers of preschool age children participating in day care programs meeting the requirements of chapter 74.15 RCW. The department may limit training under this section to trainers' workshops and curriculum development using existing resources.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 415; 1987 c 489 § 5.]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—1987 c 489: See note following RCW 28A.300.150.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.210 - Community facility—Service provider must report juvenile infractions or violations—Violations by service provider—Secretary's duties—Rules.

RCW 74.15.210 Community facility—Service provider must report juvenile infractions or violations—Violations by service provider—Secretary's duties—Rules.(1) Whenever the secretary contracts with a service provider to operate a community facility, the contract shall include a requirement that each service provider must report to the department any known infraction or violation of conditions committed by any juvenile under its supervision. The report must be made immediately upon learning of serious infractions or violations and within twenty-four hours for other infractions or violations.(2) The secretary shall adopt rules to implement and enforce the provisions of this section. The rules shall contain a schedule of monetary penalties not to exceed the total compensation set forth in the contract, and include provisions that allow the secretary to terminate all contracts with a service provider that has violations of this section and the rules adopted under this section.(3) The secretary shall document in writing all violations of this section and the rules adopted under this section, penalties, actions by the department to remove juveniles from a community facility, and contract terminations. The department shall give great weight to a service provider's record of violations, penalties, actions by the department to remove juveniles from a community facility, and contract terminations in determining to execute, renew, or renegotiate a contract with a service provider.[ 1998 c 269 § 7.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—Effective date—1998 c 269: See notes following RCW 72.05.020.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.240 - Responsible living skills program—Eligibility.

RCW 74.15.240 Responsible living skills program—Eligibility.To be eligible for placement in a responsible living skills program, the minor must be dependent under chapter 13.34 RCW and must have lived in a HOPE center or in a secure crisis residential center. However, if the minor's caseworker determines that placement in a responsible living skills program would be the most appropriate placement given the minor's current circumstances, prior residence in a HOPE center or secure crisis residential center before placement in a responsible living program is not required. Responsible living skills [skill] centers are intended as a placement alternative for dependent youth that the department chooses for the youth because no other services or alternative placements have been successful. Responsible living skills [skill] centers are not for dependent youth whose permanency plan includes return to home or family reunification.[ 2008 c 267 § 11; 1999 c 267 § 14.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Severability—1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.
WA Rev Code § 74.15.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.15 - Care of Children, Expectant Mothers, Persons With Developmental Disabilities.|74.15.250 - HOPE centers—Responsible living skills programs—Licensing authority—Rules.

RCW 74.15.250 HOPE centers—Responsible living skills programs—Licensing authority—Rules.The secretary is authorized to license HOPE centers and responsible living skills programs that meet statutory and rule requirements created by the secretary. The secretary is authorized to develop rules necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 10 through 26, chapter 267, Laws of 1999. The secretary may rely upon existing licensing provisions in development of licensing requirements for HOPE centers and responsible living skills programs, as are appropriate to carry out the intent of sections 10 through 26, chapter 267, Laws of 1999. HOPE centers and responsible living skills programs shall be required to adhere to departmental regulations prohibiting the use of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, violence, and sexual activity between residents.[ 1999 c 267 § 15.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Severability—1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.