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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. › 74.12.470 - Monthly diaper subsidy—Rules—Outreach.

RCW 74.12.470
Monthly diaper subsidy—Rules—Outreach. (Effective November 1, 2023.)
(1) Subject to funds appropriated for this specific purpose, to assist with child-related necessities such as diapers, the department may make additional monthly payments to recipients with children under the age of three who are otherwise eligible for and receiving temporary assistance for needy families.
(2) The department shall set the benefit amounts in rule in accordance with available funds appropriated for this purpose.
(3) The department shall make reasonable efforts to ensure timely communication to families of the new subsidy at implementation and as the diaper subsidy eligibility changes.
[ 2022 c 100 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 100: "(1) The legislature finds that diapers are a necessity for every infant. Additionally, the majority of early child care programs require an adequate supply of diapers for child attendance, but, with the exception of early head start, do not provide diapers to families in need.
(2) The legislature further finds that families unable to afford an adequate supply of diapers may provide less frequent diaper changes to their child to maximize their supply of diapers. The failure to provide adequate diaper changes is associated with an increased rate of diaper dermatitis and urinary tract infection. Further, there are links between diaper need and increased parenting stress. Children whose parents manifest high levels of stress or depression are at greater risk of social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
(3) Therefore, the legislature intends to reduce parenting stress and increase parenting sense of competency by directing the department of social and health services to provide a monthly diaper subsidy to families with children under three who are otherwise eligible for temporary assistance for needy families, thereby improving parenting quality and overall child outcomes." [ 2022 c 100 § 1.]
Effective date—2022 c 100: "This act takes effect November 1, 2023." [ 2022 c 100 § 4.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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:
*Reviser's note: RCW 74.13.031 was amended by 2023 c 221 § 3, changing subsection (18) to subsection (21).
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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.060 - Secretary as custodian of funds of person placed with department or its agent—Authority—Limitations—Termination.

RCW 74.13.060
Secretary as custodian of funds of person placed with department or its agent—Authority—Limitations—Termination.
(1) The secretary or his or her designees or delegatees shall be the custodian without compensation of such moneys and other funds of any person which may come into the possession of the secretary during the period such person is placed with the department or an entity with which it has entered into a performance-based contract pursuant to chapter 74.13 RCW. As such custodian, the secretary shall have authority to disburse moneys from the person's funds for the following purposes only and subject to the following limitations:
(a) For such personal needs of such person as the secretary may deem proper and necessary.
(b) Against the amount of public assistance otherwise payable to such person. This includes applying, as reimbursement, any benefits, payments, funds, or accrual paid to or on behalf of said person from any source against the amount of public assistance expended on behalf of said person during the period for which the benefits, payments, funds or accruals were paid.
(2) All funds held by the secretary as custodian may be deposited in a single fund, the receipts and expenditures therefrom to be accurately accounted for by him or her on an individual basis. Whenever, the funds belonging to any one person exceed the sum of five hundred dollars, the secretary may deposit said funds in a savings and loan association account on behalf of that particular person.
(3) When the conditions of placement no longer exist and public assistance is no longer being provided for such person, upon a showing of legal competency and proper authority, the secretary shall deliver to such person, or the parent, person, or agency legally responsible for such person, all funds belonging to the person remaining in his or her possession as custodian, together with a full and final accounting of all receipts and expenditures made therefrom.
(4) The appointment of a guardian for the estate of such person shall terminate the secretary's authority as custodian of said funds upon receipt by the secretary of a certified copy of letters of guardianship. Upon the guardian's request, the secretary shall immediately forward to such guardian any funds of such person remaining in the secretary's possession together with full and final accounting of all receipts and expenditures made therefrom.
[ 2009 c 520 § 59; 1971 ex.s. c 169 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.062 - Eligible guardians—Receipt and expenditure of federal funds—Implementation of subsidy program—Department to adopt rules—Relative guardianship subsidy agreements.

RCW 74.13.062
Eligible guardians—Receipt and expenditure of federal funds—Implementation of subsidy program—Department to adopt rules—Relative guardianship subsidy agreements.
(1) The department shall adopt rules consistent with federal regulations for the receipt and expenditure of state and federal funds and implement a subsidy program for eligible guardians appointed by the court under RCW 13.36.050, guardians of a minor appointed under RCW 11.130.215, or guardians of an Indian child who receive guardianship subsidies as provided in RCW 74.13.031.
(2) For the purpose of licensing a relative seeking to be appointed as a guardian and eligible for a guardianship subsidy under this section, the department shall, on a case-by-case basis, and when determined to be in the best interests of the child:
(a) Waive nonsafety licensing standards; and
(b) Apply the list of disqualifying crimes in the adoption and safe families act, unless doing so would compromise the child's safety, or would adversely affect the state's ability to continue to obtain federal funding for child welfare related functions.
(3) Guardianship subsidy agreements shall be designed to promote long-term permanency for the child, and may include provisions for periodic review of the subsidy amount and the needs of the child.
[ 2023 c 221 § 2; 2022 c 127 § 4; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 404; 2010 c 272 § 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.065 - Out-of-home care—Social study required.

RCW 74.13.065
Out-of-home care—Social study required.
(1) The department shall conduct a social study whenever a child is placed in out-of-home care under the supervision of the department. The study shall be conducted prior to placement, or, if it is not feasible to conduct the study prior to placement due to the circumstances of the case, the study shall be conducted as soon as possible following placement.
(2) The social study shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the following factors:
(a) The physical and emotional strengths and needs of the child;
(b) Emotional bonds with siblings and the need to maintain regular sibling contacts;
(c) The proximity of the child's placement to the child's family to aid reunification;
(d) The possibility of placement with the child's relatives or extended family;
(e) The racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious background of the child;
(f) The least-restrictive, most family-like placement reasonably available and capable of meeting the child's needs; and
(g) Compliance with RCW 13.34.260 regarding parental preferences for placement of their children.
[ 2018 c 284 § 43; 2009 c 520 § 60; 2002 c 52 § 8; 1995 c 311 § 26.]
NOTES:
Intent—2002 c 52: See note following RCW 13.34.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.070 - Moneys in possession of secretary not subject to certain proceedings.

RCW 74.13.070
Moneys in possession of secretary not subject to certain proceedings.
None of the moneys or other funds which come into the possession of the secretary under chapter 169, Laws of 1971 ex. sess. shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process or other operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 169 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.077 - Sexually aggressive youth—Transfer of surplus funds for treatment.

RCW 74.13.077
Sexually aggressive youth—Transfer of surplus funds for treatment.
The secretary is authorized to transfer surplus, unused treatment funds from the civil commitment center operated under chapter 71.09 RCW to the division of children and family services to provide treatment services for sexually aggressive youth.
[ 2009 c 520 § 62; 1993 c 402 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.080 - Group care placement—Prerequisites for payment.

RCW 74.13.080
Group care placement—Prerequisites for payment.
The department shall not make payment for any child in group care placement unless the group home is licensed and the department has the custody of the child and the authority to remove the child in a cooperative manner after at least seventy-two hours notice to the child care provider; such notice may be waived in emergency situations. However, this requirement shall not be construed to prohibit the department from making or mandate the department to make payment for Indian children placed in facilities licensed by federally recognized Indian tribes pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW.
[ 1987 c 170 § 11; 1982 c 118 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1987 c 170 §§ 10 and 11: See note following RCW 74.13.031.
Severability—1987 c 170: See note following RCW 13.04.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.107 - Child and family reinvestment account—Methodology for calculating savings resulting from reductions in foster care caseloads and per capita costs.

RCW 74.13.107
Child and family reinvestment account—Methodology for calculating savings resulting from reductions in foster care caseloads and per capita costs.
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 74.13.107 was amended by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 406 without reference to its repeal by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 15. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.110 - Contracted services performance improvement account.

RCW 74.13.110
Contracted services performance improvement account.
(1) The department of children, youth, and families contracted services performance improvement account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys in the account may be expended solely to improve contracted services provided to clients under the agency's program areas, including child welfare, early learning, family support, and adolescents, to support (a) achieving permanency for children; (b) improving foster home retention and stability of placements; (c) improving and increasing placement options for youth in out-of-home care; (d) preventing out-of-home placement; and (e) achieving additional, measurable department of children, youth, and families outcome goals adopted by the department.
(2) Revenues to the department of children, youth, and families contracted services performance improvement account consist of: (a) Legislative appropriations; and (b) any other public or private funds appropriated to or deposited in the account.
[ 2019 c 470 § 16; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 14.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.170 - Therapeutic family home program for youth in custody under chapter 13.34 RCW.

RCW 74.13.170
Therapeutic family home program for youth in custody under chapter 13.34 RCW.
The department may, through performance-based contracts with agencies, implement a therapeutic family home program for up to fifteen youth in the custody of the department under chapter 13.34 RCW. The program shall strive to develop and maintain a mutually reinforcing relationship between the youth and the therapeutic staff associated with the program.
[ 2018 c 284 § 44; 2009 c 520 § 70; 1991 c 326 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.232 - Services to homeless families.

RCW 74.13.232
Services to homeless families.
The department's duty to provide services to homeless families with children is set forth in RCW 43.20A.790 and in appropriations provided by the legislature for implementation of the comprehensive plan for homeless families with children.
[ 2009 c 520 § 50.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.260 - On-site monitoring program.

RCW 74.13.260
On-site monitoring program.
Regular on-site monitoring of foster homes to assure quality care improves care provided to children in family foster care. An on-site monitoring program shall be established by the department to assure quality care and regularly identify problem areas. Monitoring shall be done by the department on a random sample basis of no less than ten percent of the total licensed family foster homes licensed by the department on July 1 of each year.
[ 1998 c 245 § 148; 1990 c 284 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.283 - Washington state identicards—Foster youth.

RCW 74.13.283
Washington state identicards—Foster youth.
(1) For the purpose of assisting foster youth in obtaining a Washington state identicard, submission of the information and materials listed in this subsection from the department to the department of licensing is sufficient proof of identity and residency and shall serve as the necessary authorization for the youth to apply for and obtain a Washington state identicard:
(a) A written signed statement prepared on department letterhead, verifying the following:
(i) The youth is a minor who resides in Washington;
(ii) Pursuant to a court order, the youth is dependent and the department is the legal custodian of the youth under chapter 13.34 RCW or under the interstate compact on the placement of children;
(iii) The youth's full name and date of birth;
(iv) The youth's social security number, if available;
(v) A brief physical description of the youth;
(vi) The appropriate address to be listed on the youth's identicard; and
(vii) Contact information for the appropriate person with the department.
(b) A photograph of the youth, which may be digitized and integrated into the statement.
(2) The department may provide the statement and the photograph via any of the following methods, whichever is most efficient or convenient:
(a) Delivered via first-class mail or electronically to the headquarters office of the department of licensing; or
(b) Hand-delivered to a local office of the department of licensing by a department caseworker.
(3) A copy of the statement shall be provided to the youth who shall provide the copy to the department of licensing when making an in-person application for a Washington state identicard.
(4) To the extent other identifying information is readily available, the department shall include the additional information with the submission of information required under subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2018 c 284 § 46; 2009 c 520 § 73; 2008 c 267 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.285 - Passports—Information to be provided to foster parents.

RCW 74.13.285
Passports—Information to be provided to foster parents.
(1) Within available resources, the department shall prepare a passport containing all known and available information concerning the mental, physical, health, and educational status of the child for any child who has been in a foster home for ninety consecutive days or more. The passport shall contain education records obtained pursuant to RCW 28A.150.510. The passport shall be provided to a foster parent at any placement of a child covered by this section. The department shall update the passport during the regularly scheduled court reviews required under chapter 13.34 RCW.
New placements shall have first priority in the preparation of passports.
(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the department shall, within available resources, notify a foster parent before placement of a child of any known health conditions that pose a serious threat to the child and any known behavioral history that presents a serious risk of harm to the child or others.
(3) The department shall hold harmless the provider for any unauthorized disclosures caused by the department.
(4) Any foster parent who receives information about a child or a child's family pursuant to this section shall keep the information confidential and shall not further disclose or disseminate the information, except as authorized by law. Such individuals shall agree in writing to keep the information that they receive confidential and shall affirm that the information will not be further disclosed or disseminated, except as authorized by law.
[ 2018 c 284 § 47; 2009 c 520 § 74; 2007 c 409 § 7; 2000 c 88 § 2; 1997 c 272 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 409: See note following RCW 13.34.096.
Effective date—1997 c 272: See note following RCW 74.13.031.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.287 - Intent—Infant, foster family health.

RCW 74.13.287
Intent—Infant, foster family health.
The legislature intends to establish a policy with the goal of ensuring that the health and well-being of both infants in foster care and the families providing for their care are protected.
[ 2004 c 40 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.288 - Blood-borne pathogens—Testing.

RCW 74.13.288
Blood-borne pathogens—Testing.
The department of health shall develop recommendations concerning evidence-based practices for testing for blood-borne pathogens of children under one year of age who have been placed in out-of-home care and shall identify the specific pathogens for which testing is recommended.
[ 2009 c 520 § 75; 2004 c 40 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.13 - Child Welfare Services. › 74.13.289 - Blood-borne pathogens—Client information—Training.

RCW 74.13.289
Blood-borne pathogens—Client information—Training.
(1) Upon any placement, the department shall inform each out-of-home care provider if the child to be placed in that provider's care is infected with a blood-borne pathogen, and shall identify the specific blood-borne pathogen for which the child was tested if known by the department.
(2) All out-of-home care providers licensed by the department shall receive training related to blood-borne pathogens, including prevention, transmission, infection control, treatment, testing, and confidentiality.
(3) Any disclosure of information related to HIV must be in accordance with RCW 70.02.220.
(4) The department of health shall identify by rule the term "blood-borne pathogen" as used in this section.
[ 2018 c 284 § 48; 2013 c 200 § 29; 2009 c 520 § 76; 2004 c 40 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2013 c 200: See note following RCW 70.02.010.
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RCW 74.13.290
Fewest possible placements for children—Preferred placements.
(1) To provide stability to children in out-of-home care, placement selection shall be made with a view toward the fewest possible placements for each child. If possible, the initial placement shall be viewed as the only placement for the child. Pursuant to RCW 13.34.060 and 13.34.130, placement of the child with a relative or other suitable person is the preferred option. The use of short-term interim placements of thirty days or less to protect the child's health or safety while the placement of choice is being arranged is not a violation of this principle.
(2) If a child has been previously placed in out-of-home care and is subsequently returned to out-of-home care, and the department cannot locate an appropriate and available relative or other suitable person, the preferred placement for the child is in a foster family home where the child previously was placed, if the following conditions are met:
(a) The foster family home is available and willing to care for the child;
(b) The foster family is appropriate and able to meet the child's needs; and
(c) The placement is in the best interest of the child.
[ 2009 c 482 § 1; 1990 c 284 § 11.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
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RCW 74.13.300
Notification of proposed placement changes.
(1) Whenever a child has been placed in a foster family home by the department and the child has thereafter resided in the home for at least ninety consecutive days, the department shall notify the foster family at least five days prior to moving the child to another placement, unless:
(a) A court order has been entered requiring an immediate change in placement;
(b) The child is being returned home;
(c) The child's safety is in jeopardy; or
(d) The child is residing in a receiving home or a group home.
(2) If the child has resided in a foster family home for less than ninety days or if, due to one or more of the circumstances in subsection (1) of this section, it is not possible to give five days' notification, the department shall notify the foster family of proposed placement changes as soon as reasonably possible.
(3) This section is intended solely to assist in minimizing disruption to the child in changing foster care placements. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a court hearing be held prior to changing a child's foster care placement nor to create any substantive custody rights in the foster parents.
[ 2018 c 284 § 49; 2009 c 520 § 77; 1990 c 284 § 12.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
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RCW 74.13.310
Foster parent training.
Adequate foster parent training has been identified as directly associated with increasing the length of time foster parents are willing to provide foster care and reducing the number of placement disruptions for children. Placement disruptions can be harmful to children by denying them consistent and nurturing support. Foster parents have expressed the desire to receive training in addition to the foster parent training currently offered. Foster parents who care for more demanding children, such as children with severe disabilities, would especially benefit from additional training. The department shall develop additional training for foster parents that focuses on skills to assist foster parents in caring for children with disabilities.
[ 2020 c 274 § 62; 2018 c 284 § 50; 2009 c 520 § 78; 1990 c 284 § 13.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
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RCW 74.13.315
Child care for foster parents attending meetings or training.
The department may provide child care for all foster parents who are required to attend department-sponsored meetings or training sessions. If the department does not provide such child care, the department, where feasible, shall conduct the activities covered by this section in the foster parent's home or other location acceptable to the foster parent.
[ 2018 c 284 § 51; 2009 c 520 § 79; 1997 c 272 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 272: See note following RCW 74.13.031.
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RCW 74.13.325
Foster care and adoptive home recruitment program.
Within available resources, the department shall increase the number of adoptive and foster families available to accept children through an intensive recruitment and retention program.
[ 2018 c 284 § 52; 2009 c 520 § 81; 1997 c 272 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 272: See note following RCW 74.13.031.
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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.
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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.]
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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.]
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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.]
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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.]