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Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-147-1430 - How do I appeal the decision of the office of administrative hearings' administrative law judge?

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(1) The
				decision of the administrative law judge is the final decision of the
				department unless you or the department files a petition for review with the
				DCYF board of appeals within 21 calendar days after the administrative law
				judge's decision is mailed to the parties.
(2) The procedure for requesting or
				responding to a petition for review with the board of appeals is described in
				chapter 110-03 WAC.
(3) We will not
				appeal decisions made by the board of appeals.
(4) If you disagree with the board of
				appeals, you may file a petition in superior court and ask for further review
				as described in
				RCW
				  34.05.510 to
				34.05.598.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1430,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-147-1435 - Can I be issued a probationary license?

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(1) We may issue a probationary license as
				part of a corrective action plan with you.
(2) We will consider the following when
				deciding whether a probationary license will be issued:
(a) An intentional or negligent violation of
				licensing regulations;
(b) A
				history of violation of licensing regulations;
(c) A current violation of licensing
				regulations;
(d) Whether you are
				making a good faith effort to comply; and
(e) Any other factors relevant to the
				specific situation.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1440 - Who must I employ at my agency?

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(1) You must employ sufficient numbers of
				qualified staff to meet the physical, safety, health, and emotional needs of
				the children placed in your care, appropriate for their age and developmental
				level. Requirements for specific staff are detailed below.
(2) Employees and caregivers must:
(a) Demonstrate competency, good judgment,
				and self-control in the presence of children and when performing
				duties;
(b) Report suspected abuse,
				neglect, and exploitation to DCYF intake and to the designated administrator or
				supervisor;
(c) Know and comply
				with rules established in this chapter, as well as all other applicable laws;
				and
(d) Comply with federal and
				state antidiscrimination laws related to personnel policies and
				procedures.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1443 - Am I required to follow each child's case plan?

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You and all employees, staff members, and volunteers must
				  adhere to, follow, and comply with the case plan for each of the children in
				  your care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1445 - What are the qualifications of an executive director or administrator?

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(1) You must have
				an executive director or administrator who is available telephonically during
				business hours and meets the qualification to:
(a) Manage the financial and administrative
				operations of the program;
(b)
				Comply with the licensing rules contained in this chapter providing for the
				health and safety of the children in your agency's care;
(c) Effectively communicate to the department
				the roles, expectations, and purposes of the program;
(d) Assume responsibility for safety of
				children in your agency; and
(e)
				Work with representatives of other agencies.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1450 - What are the qualifications of a program manager?

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(1) You must have a program manager available
				during business hours who meets the qualifications to:
(a) Coordinate the day-to-day operations of
				the program;
(b) Supervise the case
				management and direct care staff; and
(c) Have the responsibility to ensure the
				completion of each child's plan of care and treatment, if applicable.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1455 - What are the requirements of case management staff?

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(1) Case management staff will provide
				individualized case management and coordination of services.
(2) Case management staff hired before
				January 10, 2015 must have five years of experience or a bachelor's degree in
				social services or closely related field from an accredited school.
(3) Case management staff hired after January
				10, 2015 must have a master's or bachelor's degree in social services or a
				closely related field from an accredited school.
(4) Case management staff with a bachelor's
				degree must consult with a person with a master's degree in social services or
				closely related field for one hour for every twenty hours the case management
				employee works.
(5) Case managers
				must maintain:
(a) Training, experience,
				knowledge, and demonstrated skills in each area he or she will be
				supervising;
(b) Skills and
				understanding needed to effectively manage cases; and
(c) The ability to monitor staff development
				and training.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1460 - What are the qualifications for case aide staff?

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(1) If you employ case aides to provide
				direct care, such as transporting, providing supervision, or performing other
				services in certified foster homes, these staff must:
(a) Be at least twenty-one years of
				age,
(b) Have a high school diploma
				or high school or equivalency course of study (GED/HSEC);
(c) Have one year of experience working
				directly with children or two years of social services education;
(d) Have the skill and ability to work
				successfully with the special needs of children in care; and
(e) Have effective communication and problem
				solving skills.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1465 - If I have health care staff, what are their qualifications?

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(1) If your program
				requires health care staff, they must:
(a)
				Meet the full professional competency requirements in their respective field;
				and
(b) Maintain their
				certification or licensure as required by the department of health.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1470 - Do I need to employ consultants at my agency?

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(1) You must have a consultant available as
				needed to work with your staff, the children you serve, and the children's
				families. Consultants may be used for case management or program
				support.
(2) A case management
				consultant is responsible to:
(a) Review
				treatment, case plans, or adoption home studies as appropriate;
(b) Provide one hour of consultation/clinical
				supervision to case management staff without a master's degree in social
				services or a closely related field for every twenty hours that person works.
				Staff consultations shall be documented and available to staff on an as needed
				basis; and
(c) Monitor the staff
				skill development in order to effectively manage their cases.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1475 - What are the qualifications for the foster home licensor?

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(1) Your foster
				home licensor must:
(a) Be at least
				twenty-one years old; and
(b) Have
				a bachelor's degree in social services or related field; or
(c) Four years of relevant full-time
				experience serving children may be substituted for the bachelor's degree with
				DLR administrative approval.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1480 - What additional support do I need for my child-placing agency?

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You must have sufficient clerical, accounting, administrative
				  and maintenance services to carry out your program.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1480,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1485 - Can one staff person have different responsibilities?

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The same person may have multiple staff roles and
				  responsibilities as long as they meet the staff qualifications for each
				  position.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1485,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1490 - What are the requirements for volunteers working directly with children?

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These volunteers must meet the licensing requirements listed
				  in this chapter, including meeting the qualifications for case aide staff, and
				  must:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age,
				unless they are between 18 and 21 years of age with an internship or practicum
				program as per WAC
				110-147-1460(2);
(2) Be supervised at all times by at least
				one paid staff member or a designated volunteer meeting the qualifications of a
				program manager, working on-site. Volunteers meeting program manager
				qualifications may provide direct care unsupervised; and
(3) Receive preservice training that
				addresses the needs of the population of children in care.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1490,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-147-1495 - What are the required ratios of case manager staff to children under care?

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(1) You must
				have at least one full-time case manager providing case management services for
				every twenty-five children in care.
(2) If you have both a license and a contract
				for services, you must adhere to the most stringent caseload size requirements
				for case managers.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1495,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 110-147-1500 - What are the preservice training requirements for staff, interns, and volunteers who directly care for children?

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(1) Prior to having responsibility for direct
				care, staff, interns, and volunteers must have a minimum of 16 hours of the
				following preservice training, including policies and procedures, job
				responsibilities and facility administration. This is in addition to the first
				aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training (CPR) in WAC
				110-147-1510
				and the blood-borne pathogen requirements in WAC
				110-147-1515.
				Pre-service training must be relevant to the type of children and families and
				the program services you provide. Preservice training may include, but is not
				limited to:
(a) Child abuse and neglect
				identification and reporting requirements;
(b) Incident reporting;
(c) Accessing community resources;
(d) Client confidentiality;
(e) Family dynamics and family intervention
				techniques;
(f) Child
				development;
(g) Grief and
				loss;
(h) Cultural needs of
				children in care;
(i) Sexually
				exploited youth;
(j) Behavior
				management and crisis intervention techniques;
(k) Conflict resolution or problem-solving
				skills;
(l) Substance
				abuse;
(m) Sexually aggressive and
				physically assaultive training;
(n)
				Effects of trauma on children;
(o)
				Youth supervision requirements; and
(p) Foundational LGBTQIA+ culture.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 110-147-1505 - What is the requirement for staff in-service training?

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(1) If you have employees in your agency, you
				must offer in-service training programs for developing and upgrading staff
				skills. Your training plan must be in writing.
(2) You must submit an in-service training
				plan for staff for approval by the department, with a minimum of 12 hours of
				annual training for applicable case management, case aide and foster home
				licensing staff. This training plan must be relevant to the type of children
				and families you serve, and the program services you provide. You must provide
				information relevant to the problems experienced by the children you serve,
				which may include suicide prevention, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect,
				mental health issues, cultural sensitivity, foundational LGBTQIA+ culture, and
				predatory behavior.
(3) You must
				discuss with your staff updated policies and procedures, as well as the rules
				contained in this chapter, including the Hague Council on Accreditation if you
				are providing international adoption services.
(4) Your training on behavioral management
				must be approved by LD and must include nonphysical age-appropriate methods of
				redirecting and controlling behavior, as described in the department's behavior
				management guide.
(5) You must
				document all training including a description of the training provided and the
				date of the training. This information must be kept in each employee's file or
				in a separate training file.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1505,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 110-147-1510 - What first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is required?

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If you or any of your staff provide supervision or direct
				  care to children, basic standard first aid and age-appropriate cardiopulmonary
				  resuscitation (CPR) training is required. The CPR training is not required for
				  staff/volunteers with a statement from their physician that the training is not
				  advised for medical reasons as long as another on-site staff person meets this
				  training requirement. Training must be department approved and accredited with
				  nationally recognized standards.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1510,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 110-147-1515 - What bloodborne pathogens training is required?

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(1) If you or any of your staff provide
				supervision or direct care to children, blood-borne pathogens training is
				required. This training should include infection control standards.
(2) You must use infection control
				requirements and educational material consistent with the current approved
				curriculum published by the department of health.
(3) Staff providing direct care to children
				must use universal precautions when coming in contact with the bodily fluids of
				a child.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1515,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1520 - What personnel records must I keep at my agency?

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(1) You must both submit to the department
				through the licensing provider portal and keep on file personnel records for
				each person who is employed or volunteers at your agency.
(2) For staff who will not have unsupervised
				access to children you must keep the following:
(a) An employment application, including work
				and education history;
(b)
				Education documentation;
(c) Job
				description of the position at your agency;
(d) Signed mandated reporter
				statement;
(e) A record of
				participation in the program's orientation; and
(f) A record of participation in ongoing
				staff development training.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1525 - What are the requirements for children's records?

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(1) You must retain a record of each child
				placed by your agency. This record must contain all identifying legal, medical,
				and social information.
(2) Any
				identifying and personal information about a child and the child's family must
				be kept confidential as required by chapter 26.33 RCW. These records must be
				kept in a secure place inaccessible to clients, unauthorized staff, and the
				public. Children's records must never be submitted to the department through
				the licensing provider portal.
(3)
				During a child's placement, the child's record must be maintained and you must
				attempt to obtain the following information for the child's record, as
				appropriate to your program:
(a) The child's
				name, birth date, and legal status;
(b) Name and telephone number of the child's
				DCYF caseworker for each child in care;
(c) Written consent, if any, for providing
				medical care and emergency surgery, unless that care is authorized by a court
				or-der;
(d) A copy of the current
				legal authority to place;
(e)
				Current case plans;
(f) Social
				summary;
(g) Documentation of a
				child's therapy treatment provided by your staff with the signature of the
				person making the entry to the therapy or progress notes;
(h) Log of the child's placement history with
				your agency; and
(i) Information
				related to suspected child abuse and/or neglect referrals made to children's
				administration, including the concern, date and person taking the
				report.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1530 - How long should my agency keep the child records?

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(1) If you have child files with information
				not returned to the department, you must keep them for six years following the
				termination or expiration of any license or contract you have with the
				department. Children's records must never be submitted to the department
				through the licensing provider portal.
(2) If your agency closes, you must return
				all child file information to the department for any child who is or was in the
				custody of the department and whose records were not previously destroyed
				according to subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Adoption records should be maintained
				according to WAC
				110-147-1720(2).
(4) You must inform your LD regional licensor
				about the closure of your agency and where the child files will be
				kept.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1530,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1535 - What information can be shared about a child or a child's family?

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(1) Information
				about a child or the child's family is confidential and must only be shared
				with people directly involved in the case plan for a child.
(2) You may discuss information about the
				child, the child's family, and the case plan only with:
(a) A representative of the department,
				including staff from child welfare, LD, and DDA;
(b) A representative of the department of
				health, the office of the state fire marshal, and the office of the family and
				children's ombuds;
(c) An agency
				program staff;
(d) The child's
				attorney;
(e) The child's assigned
				guardian ad litem or court-appointed special advocate; or
(f) Others designated by the child's DCYF
				caseworker.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1540 - What incidents involving children must I report?

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(1) You must report the following incidents
				immediately and in no instance later than 48 hours after the incident to your
				local DCYF intake staff and the child's DCYF caseworker and tribal Indian child
				welfare (ICW) case manager as applicable:
(a)
				Death, serious illness or injury, or psychiatric care that requires medical
				treatment or hospitalization of a child in care;
(b) Any time you suspect physical or sexual
				abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child as required under chapter 26.44
				RCW;
(c) Sexual contact between two
				or more children that is not considered typical play between preschool
				children;
(d) Any disclosure by a
				child in care of sexual or physical abuse;
(e) Any child's suicide attempt that results
				in injury requiring medical treatment or hospitalization;
(f) Any use of physical restraint alleged to
				have been improperly applied or excessive;
(g) Physical assault between two or more
				children that results in injury requiring off-site medical attention or
				hospitalization;
(h) Physical
				assault of a foster parent, employee, volunteer, or others by a child in care
				that results in injury requiring off-site medical attention or
				hospitalization;
(i) Any medication
				given or consumed incorrectly that requires off-site medical attention;
				or
(j) Property damage that is a
				safety hazard and not immediately corrected or may affect the children's health
				and safety.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1545 - What are my reporting responsibilities when a child is missing from care?

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(1) As soon as you
				or your staff have reason to believe a child in your care is missing as defined
				in WAC
				110-147-1305
				or has refused to return to or remain in your care, or whose whereabouts are
				otherwise unknown, you are required to notify the following:
(a) The child's assigned DCYF caseworker, as
				appropriate;
(b) DCYF intake, if
				the DCYF caseworker is not available or it is after normal business
				hours.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-147-1550 - What changes must I report to my licensor?

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(1) You must immediately report through the
				licensing provider portal changes in the original licensing application. You
				must report changes in:
(a) Your location or
				designated space, including address;
(b) Your phone number;
(c) Your program description or population
				served;
(d) Structure of your
				facility or premises from events causing damage, such as a fire, or from
				remodeling;
(e) Addition of any new
				staff person, employee, intern, contractor, or volunteer, who might have
				unsupervised contact with the children in care;
(f) Medical illness or incapacity that may
				affect the ability of any of your program staff to complete their
				duties;
(g) Staff arrests or
				convictions of which you are aware, that occur between the date of your license
				and the expiration date of your license;
(h) Any staff changes including the executive
				director, program manager or supervisor, or master's level
				consultants;
(i) Death, retirement,
				or incapacity of the person who holds the license;
(j) Name of licensed corporation, or the name
				by which your facility is commonly known; and
(k) Your articles of incorporation and
				bylaws.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-147-1555 - What does the department require for my buildings and property?

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(1) You must
				maintain your buildings, premises, and equipment in a clean and sanitary
				condition, free of hazards, and in good repair. You must have a working
				telephone at your agency at all times.
(2) All homes certified by your agency must
				meet the health and safety requirements outlined in chapter 110-148
				WAC.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1555,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-147-1560 - What are the requirements for the prevention of the spread of infections and communicable disease?

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(1) You must notify your DLR licensor if you
				or any adults having access to children in your care, have been exposed to
				someone with tuberculosis, or if a health care provider recommends
				testing.
(2) Retesting for license
				renewals is not required unless the above conditions apply.
(3) Staff with a reportable communicable
				disease or notifiable disease condition in an infectious stage, as defined by
				the department of health in chapter 246-101 WAC, must not be on duty until they
				have a physician's approval for returning to work.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1560,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-147-1565 - Are alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal drugs allowed at my agency?

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(1) You must not
				have or consume alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs on the premises of your
				agency.
(2) You must not allow
				staff members who are under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal
				drugs to have contact with children in care.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031,
					 74.39A.056,
					 43.43.832.
					 WSR 18-11-138, §
											388-147-1565,
					 filed 5/23/18, effective 6/23/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13
					 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1565,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-147-1570 - Is smoking permitted around children?

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(1) You must not allow your staff to smoke in
				your agency, in the living spaces of the homes you certify, or while
				transporting children.
(2) You may
				permit adults to smoke outdoors away from children in accordance with
				RCW
				  70.160.075.
(3) You must not provide tobacco to
				children.
(4) These rules do not
				apply to traditional or spiritual Native American or religious ceremonies
				involving the use of tobacco.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1570,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-147-1575 - Are guns allowed on a licensed facility's property?

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You must not permit guns, ammunition and other weapons on the
				  premises of your agency.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1575,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-147-1580 - What fire safety requirements am I required to meet?

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(1) Child placing agency staff providing
				supervision to your certified homes must be knowledgeable about each home's
				emergency and evacuation plan and be able to:
(a) Operate fire extinguishers;
(b) Test smoke detectors (single station
				types); and
(c) Conduct inspections
				to identify fire hazards and take action to correct any hazards noted during
				the inspection.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-147-1585 - Do I need a written emergency plan?

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(1) You must have a written plan on how you
				will assist the homes you certify in case of fire or other emergencies such as
				natural disasters or unforeseen events. Emergency plans may change based on the
				developmental level and behaviors of children you serve. To ensure that
				medically fragile or nonambulatory children can exit safely, you can develop a
				plan for simulated fire drills with your licensor as per chapter 212-12
				WAC.
(2) You must be prepared for
				emergencies such as violent or threatening persons on the premises, fires,
				earthquake, or power failure by having a written plan prepared that identifies
				how you will:
(a) Contact and assist your
				homes when an emergency occurs; and
(b) How you will notify the department
				regarding the plan, if implemented.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-147-1590 - How does my agency meet the religious needs of children in care?

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(1) You must assure
				an environment of tolerance and sensitivity to a child's spiritual and
				religious beliefs. This includes providing adequate opportunity for spiritual
				and religious training and participation appropriate to the child's beliefs,
				and not requiring any child to participate in spiritual or religious practices
				contrary to the child's beliefs.
(2) You must not impose consequences if a
				child chooses not to participate in any or specific spiritual or religious
				practices.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1590,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-147-1595 - What are the requirements about nondiscrimination?

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(1) You must follow all state and federal
				laws regarding non-discrimination while providing services to children in your
				care.
(2) You must support and
				engage foster children in your care with dignity and respect regardless of
				actual or perceived race, ethnicity, religion, culture, or SOGIE. You must
				connect a child with resources that supports and affirms their needs regarding
				race, ethnicity, religion, culture, and SO-GIE.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1595,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-147-1600 - Do I need a social summary for children under my care?

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(1) You must develop a written diagnostic
				social summary for each child accepted for care. The social summary must serve
				as the basis of the child's admission to your care.
(2) The social summary must be completed as
				soon as possible or no later than thirty days from the date of
				placement.
(3) The summary must
				contain the following information for the child:
(a) Available copies of psychological or
				psychiatric evaluations, if any, on the child under care;
(b) A narrative description of the child's
				background and family that identifies the immediate and extended family
				resources;
(c) Exploration of the
				child's relationships and the problems and behaviors that have required care
				away from his or her own home;
(d)
				The child's primary and alternate permanency plan;
(e) Previous placement history, if any;
				and
(f) An evaluation of the
				child's need for the particular services and type of care you
				provide.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-147-1605 - Do I need a treatment plan for children under my care?

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(1) If you care for children under the care
				and authority of the department, with contracts or agreements to provide
				treatment or therapeutic services, you must assist in developing and
				implementing a written treatment plan for each child by the thirtieth day in
				care.
(2) The treatment plan must:
(a) Identify the service needs of the child,
				parent or guardian;
(b) Describe
				the treatment goals and strategies for achieving those goals;
(c) Include an ongoing account of the
				treatment received by the child and others involved in the treatment plan, such
				as any group treatment or individual counseling; and
(d) Be updated at least quarterly to show the
				progress toward meeting goals and list barriers to the permanent
				plan.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-147-1610 - How often should the case manager contact the foster child and family?

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The case manager must contact a foster child and the foster
				  child's foster family according to a case plan that reflects the child's needs.
				  Case managers must make in home health and safety visits as required by the
				  department's policy. Each foster child and one or both foster parents must be
				  seen at each visit.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1610,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-147-1615 - Can children in my care receive services through the extended foster care program?

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Foster parents can serve youth enrolled in the extended
				  foster care program. You must adhere to chapter 110-50 WAC.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1615,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-147-1620 - What are the requirements for supervising children?

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(1) Your agency is responsible to provide
				adequate supervision at all times. You should arrange and maintain supervision
				of children during times of crisis when one or more family members or staff
				members may be unavailable to provide the necessary supervision or coverage for
				other children in care.
(2) When
				special supervision is required and agreed upon between the department and the
				agency, the agency must ensure the necessary supervision is being provided.
				This supervision may require auditory or visual supervision at all
				times.
(3) Prior to placement, you
				must inquire if a child poses a risk to the other children or has special
				supervision needs by obtaining information from the parent, guardian, the
				child's DCYF caseworker, therapist, or previous placements. You must:
(a) Develop a plan to address those
				needs;
(b) Obtain approval from the
				child's DCYF caseworker if the child is under the care and authority of the
				department; and
(c) Inform the
				foster parent who will be caring for the child.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-147-1625 - What requirements must I follow when I transport children?

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(1) Transportation
				you provide must be safe, reliable, and in compliance with law and contract
				requirements.
(2) The driver of the
				vehicle must:
(a) Have a valid driver's
				license; and
(b) Be covered under
				an automobile liability insurance policy.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-147-1630 - Where may I obtain a child's health history?

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You may obtain the health history from the child's DCYF
				  caseworker, parent, or guardian making the placement for all children placed in
				  your facility.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1630,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-147-1635 - Am I required to assess a child's need for immediate medical attention?

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(1)
				When a child first enters out-of-home care, an initial health screen is
				required as soon as possible, but no later than five days after entering your
				program.
(2) You must also make
				reasonable attempts to obtain the following health history:
(a) Allergies;
(b) All currently prescribed medications;
				and
(c) Any special physical or
				mental health issues.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-147-1640 - When must I get an early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) exam for a child?

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(1) Children who
				enter out-of-home care, except for children placed by DDA through a voluntary
				placement agreement, must receive an EPSDT exam within 30 days, unless they
				have had an EPSDT exam in the previous 30 days. DCYF caseworkers will notify
				you when subsequent EPSDT exams are required.
(2) For children placed by DDA through a
				voluntary placement agreement, follow the direction of DDA regarding the need
				for an EPSDT exam after placement.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-147-1640,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.