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Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-90 - Extended foster care program › Section 110-90-0200 - When is a youth no longer eligible for the EFC program?

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A youth is no longer eligible for the EFC program and DCYF will
				ask the court to dismiss the nonminor dependency, when the youth:
(1) Graduates from high school or equivalency
			 program and has not demonstrated intent to timely enroll in a post-secondary
			 academic or vocational program;
(2)
			 Graduates from a post-secondary education or vocational program;
(3) Reaches their twenty-first
			 birthday;
(4) Is no longer
			 participating or engaging in any of the eligibility criteria under WAC
			 110-90-0040(1)(a)
			 through (f);
(5) No longer agrees to participate in EFC
			 services; or
(6) Fails or refuses
			 to comply with youth responsibilities outlined in WAC
			 110-90-0190.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    13.34.145,
				  13.34.267,
				  74.13.020,
				  74.13.031,
				  43.88C.010,
				  74.13.107,
				  43.131.416, and
				  13.34.030.
				  WSR 16-14-065, §
										388-25-0548,
				  filed 6/30/16, effective 7/31/16. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    13.34.145,
				  13.34.267,
				  74.13.020,
				  74.13.031,
				  43.88C.010,
				  74.13.107,
				  43.131.416,
				  13.34.030 and Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (P.L.
				  110-351). WSR 16-06-044, §
										388-25-0548,
				  filed 2/24/16, effective 3/26/16. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    13.34.145,
				  13.34.267,
				  74.13.020,
				  74.13.031,
				  43.88C.010,
				  74.13.107,
				  43.131.416,
				  13.34.030.
				  WSR 14-13-051, §
										388-25-0548,
				  filed 6/12/14, effective 7/13/14. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.13.031,
				  13.34.267,
				  and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing
				  Adoptions Act." WSR 13-08-017, §
										388-25-0548,
				  filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0010 - Foster care planning for Indian children-Definitions

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For the purposes of this section through WAC
				110-110-0100, the term "Indian
				child" is defined as any unmarried and unemancipated Indian person who is under
				age 18 and is, as determined by the Indian child's tribe or tribes, one of the
				following:
(1) A member of an Indian
			 tribe; or
(2) Is eligible for
			 membership in an Indian tribe.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-091,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-091,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0020 - Foster care for Indian children - Tribal sovereignty

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The licensing of Indian foster homes and placement and
				supervision of Indian children within the boundaries of an Indian reservation
				must not in any way abridge the sovereignty of an Indian nation or tribe.
				Compliance with these rules and regulations does not relinquish the sovereign
				authority of an Indian nation or tribe or the state of
				Washington.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-092,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-092,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0030 - Foster care for Indian children-Services

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Documented efforts must be made to avoid separating the Indian
				child from the child's parents, relatives, tribe, or cultural heritage.
				Consequently:
(1) When a family
			 identifies Indian ancestry under the federal and state Indian child welfare
			 acts, the DCYF caseworker has fifteen calendar days, or ten business days, from
			 the date of identification to complete a family ancestry chart and begin the
			 membership inquiry process. A copy of the family ancestry chart will be
			 retained in the child's most current case file volume.
(2) The department staff will contact all
			 identified federally recognized tribes in the case of Indian children being
			 placed in foster care by the department or for whom the department has
			 supervisory responsibility.
(3) If
			 requested by a federally recognized tribe, or if a federally recognized tribe
			 is unavailable the local Indian child welfare advisory committees (LICWAC) as
			 defined under WAC
			 110-110-0060
			 will serve as resource persons for the purposes of cooperative planning and aid
			 in placement.
(4) The resources of
			 the tribal government, the Indian community, and the department must be used to
			 locate the child's parents and relatives to assist in locating possible
			 placement resources, and to assist in the development of a plan to overcome the
			 problem that brought the child to the attention of the authorities, or the
			 department, or both the authorities and the department.
(5) In planning foster care placements for
			 Indian children, the department will follow the federal and state Indian child
			 welfare acts with regard to placement preference. The case record must document
			 the reasons and circumstances of casework decisions and consideration in those
			 regards.
(6) The department, in
			 partnership with federally recognized tribes and its contracted agencies, will
			 develop training for staff and caregivers designed to meet the needs of Indian
			 children and their families. The department may also partner with urban Indian
			 organizations, LICWAC, national, state and local Indian child welfare
			 organizations, and Native American/Alaskan Native consultants.
(7) The department must make diligent and
			 ongoing efforts to recruit facilities and/or homes particularly capable of
			 meeting the needs of Indian children.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-093,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-093,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0040 - Serious injury, death, abandonment, child abuse, neglect, incarceration of an Indian child

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When an Indian child in the care and custody of the department
				dies, is seriously injured, abandoned or incarcerated, in addition to other
				appropriate notifications, the department must notify the federally recognized
				tribe or tribes within twenty-four hours.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-095,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1255, §
										388-70-095,
				  filed 12/1/77; Order 1167, §
										388-70-095,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0050 - Adoptive planning for Indian children by department staff

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(1) In planning
			 adoptive or preadoptive placements for Indian children under WAC
			 110-110-0010,
			 the department will follow the federal and state Indian child welfare acts with
			 regard to placement preference.
(2)
			 An adoptive family must be considered Indian if one or both parents is:
(a) A member of a federally recognized tribe;
			 or
(b) An Alaska Native and a
			 member of a Regional Corporation as defined in  Title 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1606.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0060 - Local Indian child welfare advisory committee (LICWAC)-Purpose

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The intent of WAC
				110-110-0010
				and
				110-110-0020
				are to ensure protection of the Indian identity of Indian children, their
				rights as Indian children, and the maximum utilization of available Indian
				resources for Indian children. To ensure the realization of this intent,
				information about each current and future case involving Indian children for
				whom DCYF has a responsibility must be referred to LICWAC on an ongoing basis
				when a federally recognized tribe has not responded, is unavailable, or
				requests LICWAC involvement according to procedures which recognize the privacy
				rights of the families.
The purposes of LICWACs are:
(1) To promote social service planning for
			 Indian chil-dren;
(2) To encourage
			 the preservation of the Indian family, tribe, heritage, and identity of each
			 Indian child served by the DCYF;
(3) To assist in obtaining participation by
			 representatives of tribal governments and Indian organizations in departmental
			 planning for Indian children for whom the department has a
			 responsibility.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-600,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-600,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0070 - Local Indian child welfare advisory committee (LICWAC)-Membership

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Local Indian child welfare advisory committees must be
				established within each region. The number and locations of the local
				committees must be mutually determined by the Indian tribal governments and
				urban Indian organizations served by that region and the DCYF regional
				administrator.
(1) The committee must
			 consist of representatives designated by tribal government and urban Indian
			 organizations. The regional administrator must appoint committee members from
			 among those individuals designated by Indian authorities. These members should
			 be familiar with and knowledgeable about the needs of children in general as
			 well as the particular needs of Indian children residing in the service
			 area.
(2) The committee may also
			 include bureau of Indian affairs staff, Indian health service staff, and other
			 community members.
(3) The DCYF
			 regional administrator must appoint a child welfare staff member as a liaison
			 member of the committee.
(4) The
			 LICWAC is an ad hoc advisory committee not specifically authorized by statute.
			 As such its members are not entitled to per diem and travel expenses for the
			 performance of advisory committee functions.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-610,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-610,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0080 - Local Indian child welfare advisory committee (LICWAC)-Functions

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The functions of LICWAC are to:
(1) Assist DCYF staff in cooperative planning
			 for Indian children;
(2) Consult
			 DCYF staff on behalf of Indian children, regarding the provision of the child's
			 safety, well-being, and permanency on behalf of Indian children;
(3) Assist DCYF staff in providing culturally
			 relevant services to Indian children; and
(4) Make requests to the DCYF regional
			 administrator to initiate reviews of casework decisions that the committee
			 believes to be detrimental to the best interests of Indian children.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-620,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-620,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0090 - Local Indian child welfare advisory committee (LICWAC)-Meetings

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Each committee and the LICWAC staff liaison will mutually agree
				as to time, place and frequency and conduct of official committee
				meetings.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-630,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, §
										388-70-630,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-110 - Indian child welfare service › Section 110-110-0100 - Local Indian child welfare advisory committee (LICWAC)-Confidentiality

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The members of LICWAC must agree to abide by
				RCW
				  74.04.060 and the rules of confidentiality
				binding DCYF staff.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C.
				  chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, §
										388-70-640,
				  filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				    74.15.030. WSR 89-05-063 (Order 2743), §
										388-70-640,
				  filed 2/15/89; Order 1167, §
										388-70-640,
				  filed 10/27/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS › Section 110-145-1300 - What is the purpose of this chapter?

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(1) This chapter contains licensing
				requirements for generalized group care facilities, group homes, crisis
				residential centers, emergency respite centers, group receiving centers,
				overnight youth shelters, staffed residential homes, and resource and
				assessment centers. These licensing regulations are designed to ensure children
				in group care facilities are safe, healthy, and protected from all forms of
				child abuse and neglect according to
				RCW
				  26.44.020(1) and chapter
				110-30 WAC.
(2) These separately
				licensed programs may provide specialized services such as day treatment
				services, services to pregnant and parenting youth (maternity services), HOPE
				beds, responsible living skills programs, and services to medically fragile
				children, and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You
				must hold a group care license to provide the specialized services outlined in
				this chapter. These services can be provided through your own program or by
				using community resources.
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, §
											388-145-1300,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1310 - Am I required to have a license to provide care to children?

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You must be licensed if you provide care on a twenty-four
				  hour basis to a child who is not related to you. Exceptions to this rule are
				  listed in
				  RCW
				    74.15.020 or by order of the court under
				  chapter 26.10 RCW or
				  RCW
				    13.34.065.
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, §
											388-145-1310,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1315 - When will the department grant me a license?

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(1) We issue you a group care license to care
				for children on a 24 hour basis when you, your staff, and volunteers, property,
				and premises meet the licensing regulations contained in this chapter and all
				required documents are in the department's licensing file. Documents required
				under this section must be submitted to the department through the licensing
				provider portal.
(2) Additional
				requirements specific to your program can be found in WAC
				110-145-1890
				through
				110-145-2200.
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, §
											388-145-1315,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1320 - How old do I have to be to apply for a license to provide care to children?

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You must be at least twenty-one years old to apply for a
				  license to provide care to children.
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, §
											388-145-1320,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1325 - What is required to apply for a group care facility license?

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(1) You, the person
				responsible for the license, must submit a complete application using the
				licensing provider portal.
(2) You
				must submit a completed background authorization form for your executive
				director, agency staff, including those not directly working with children,
				consultants, volunteers, and anyone paid by the facility per chapter 110-04
				WAC.
(3) You must ensure that all
				paid agency staff and any other paid adults working at your facility, including
				those not directly working with children, complete a FBI fingerprint check and
				a child abuse and neglect history check of every state in which the individual
				has lived in the preceding five years prior to conducting the background
				check.
(4) You must ensure that
				agency volunteers who provide direct care complete a FBI fingerprint check and
				a child abuse and neglect history check of every state in which the individual
				has lived in the preceding five years prior to conducting the background
				check.
(5) You must ensure that
				agency volunteers who do not provide direct care and have lived outside of
				Washington state during any portion of the previous three years complete a FBI
				fingerprint check.
(6) You must
				ensure all staff, volunteers, or subcontractors meet the requirements in
				chapter 110-04 WAC. An individual is not authorized to work in the facility
				until DCYF issues a background check clearance authorization for the
				individual.
(7) If you have both a
				license issued by LD and a contract with the department, you must adhere to the
				most stringent background check requirement.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031,
					 74.39A.056,
					 43.43.832,
					 and 2017 c 20 § 4. WSR 18-05-037, §
											388-145-1325,
					 filed 2/13/18, effective 3/16/18. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031.
					 WSR 16-06-041, §
											388-145-1325,
					 filed 2/24/16, effective 3/26/16. 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, §
											388-145-1325,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1330 - How does the department determine my suitability to become a licensed provider, or a staff member, intern, or volunteer of a licensed provider?

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(1) The department
				determines your suitability as a licensed provider after receiving:
(a) Your application submitted through the
				licensing provider portal;
(b)
				Background authorizations for the persons listed in WAC
				110-145-1325;
				and
(c) All documentation required
				under this chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1335 - What additional steps must I complete prior to licensing?

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(1) You must
				submit, through the licensing provider portal, a detailed written program
				description for LD approval. The description must outline:
(a) Your mission and goals;
(b) A description of the services you will
				provide to children and their families;
(c) Your written policies covering
				qualifications, duties, and ongoing training for developing and upgrading staff
				skills; and
(d) A description of
				your agency's policies and procedures.
(e) For staffed residential facilities in
				family homes, you must provide a written plan to the child's DCYF caseworker
				for the supervision of children in your care if you work outside of your
				staffed residential home.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1340 - How long do I have to complete the licensing application process?

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(1) You must
				complete your licensing application by submitting all required documents within
				ninety days of submitting the application through the licensing provider portal
				and background authorization forms to the department.
(2) If you do not meet this 90-day deadline,
				your licensor may withdraw your application.
(3) As a courtesy, a renewal notification and
				renewal materials will be sent 120 days prior to your license expiration date.
				If you do not receive this renewal notice it is your responsibility to contact
				your licensor.
(4) You must send
				the renewal application and all required background authorization forms to your
				licensor at least 90 days prior to the expiration of your current
				license.
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, §
											388-145-1340,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1345 - How long is my license valid?

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(1) Your license is issued for a three-year
				period.
(2) Your license is valid
				only for the person or organization named on the license and only for the
				specific address listed on the license.
(3) Your license must be posted where the
				public can easily view it.
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, §
											388-145-1345,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1350 - Who shall have access to my facility?

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The department must have access to your facility, staff, and
				  the children in your care at any time. You must allow us to meet privately with
				  staff or children in your care, at our request. We must also have access to the
				  documents related to 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, §
											388-145-1350,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1355 - Am I required to comply with local ordinances?

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You are responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy
				  and for following all local and state regulations such as zoning regulations,
				  community covenants, local building codes and fire codes. The department may
				  require you to provide proof that you are complying with local
				  regulations.
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, §
											388-145-1355,
					 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, §
											388-145-1355,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1360 - What children may I serve in my group care program?

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(1) You may serve
				children who are at least six years of age and meet one of the following
				conditions:
(a) Have behaviors that cannot be
				safely or effectively managed in foster care;
(b) Need temporary placement awaiting a more
				permanent placement;
(c) Need
				emergency placement during a temporary disruption of a current
				placement;
(d) Have emotional,
				physical, or mental disabilities;
(e) Need a transitional living
				setting;
(f) Need respite care from
				a licensed provider; or
(g) Are age
				sixteen or older and need to acquire independent living skills.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1365 - How does the department decide which children will be placed in my care?

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(1) The department
				is responsible for the safety and well-being of the children placed in its
				custody by the parents or the courts, and we will place children according to
				their best interest.
(2) We
				evaluate your ability to care for children. We specify the maximum number, age
				range, and gender of children on your license. We may base this on the skills
				and number of caretakers, the physical accommodations of your facility, and the
				children placed in your facility.
(3) Based on the evaluation, we may license
				you for the care of fewer children than you normally would serve in your
				category of care.
(4) Except for a
				staffed residential home for five or fewer children, the certification of
				occupancy from the Washington state department of health will be considered in
				deciding the number of children you may serve.
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, §
											388-145-1365,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1370 - Do I have to admit or retain all children?

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(1) You have the right to refuse to admit or
				retain a child in a program. The exceptions to this requirement are the
				individual programs that have contracts that specify a child cannot be denied
				admission.
(2) A joint decision may
				be made by the provider, the agency placing the child, and us to serve the
				child elsewhere, for the health and safety of the child or others.
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, §
											388-145-1370,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1375 - What happens when licensing requirements differ from contract requirements?

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You may hold a contract with the state to provide services.
				  If you provide services as a group care facility you must also meet the
				  licensing requirements outlined in this chapter. When contract or other
				  statutory requirements differ from licensing, you must meet the highest
				  standard.
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, §
											388-145-1375,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1380 - May a group care facility be issued more than one type of license?

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(1) A group care
				facility may not be licensed by LD for more than one type of license in the
				same building (a group care facility and a CPA for example), unless the
				department determines that care of one type of client does not interfere with
				the care of another type of client, and you have approval from the LD
				administrator. We may require separation of resident populations between the
				programs. You must meet the requirements for both licenses.
(2) If you have multiple licenses from
				different agencies in the same location, you must obtain approval from LD prior
				to providing services and accepting placements.
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, §
											388-145-1380,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › LICENSING PROCESS › Section 110-145-1385 - When may I be certified to provide care to children?

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(1) When you meet the licensing requirements,
				you may apply to us through the licensing provider portal for certification of
				your facility, rather than a license, if the following conditions apply:
(a) You are exempt from needing a license
				under chapter 74.15 RCW, and you wish to serve department-funded children;
				or
(b) You are licensed by
				authority of an Indian tribe within the state under
				RCW
				  74.15.190.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-145-1390 - Will you license or continue to license me if I violate licensing regulations?

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(1) We
				may modify, deny, suspend or revoke your license when you, your employees or
				volunteers:
(a) Do not meet the licensing
				regulations in this chapter;
(b)
				Have not met the background check requirements;
(c) Have been determined by us to have abused
				or neglected a child;
(d) Have
				committed, permitted, or assisted in an illegal act on the premises of a
				facility providing care to children;
(e) Are unable to manage your property and
				financial responsibilities;
(f)
				Tried to get a license by deceitful means, such as making false statements or
				omitting critical information on the application;
(g) Knowingly allowed employees or volunteers
				who made false statements or omitted critical information on their applications
				to work at your agency; or
(h)
				Cannot provide for the safety, health and well-being of the child(ren) in your
				care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-145-1395 - Are there exceptions made if I do not meet the licensing regulations?

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(1) We may make
				exceptions and license or continue to license you if you do not meet the
				minimum licensing regulations. We may allow this if you can demonstrate that
				you can provide for the safety, health and well-being of children in your
				care.
(2) In addition, we may limit
				or restrict your license and/or require you to enter into a compliance
				agreement to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in your
				care.
(3) You must keep a copy of
				the approved exception to the licensing regulations in your files.
(4) You do not have appeal rights if the
				department denies your request for an exception to the licensing
				regulations.
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, §
											388-145-1395,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-145-1400 - Must prospective and current staff and volunteers be disqualified from having access to the children in my facility?

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(1) The department must disqualify
				prospective and current staff and volunteers if they do not meet the
				regulations of this chapter, or cannot have unsupervised access to children
				because of their background check as outlined in chapter 110-04 WAC.
(2) The department must disqualify
				prospective and current staff and, volunteers, and subcontractors if they have
				had a negative action taken on a license or contract, or have had a license
				denied or revoked by an agency that regulates the care of children or
				vulnerable adults, unless the department determines that the individual does
				not pose a risk to a child's safety, well-being, and long-term
				stability.
(3) Applicants, staff,
				and volunteers must demonstrate that they have the understanding, ability,
				physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the
				physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and social needs of the children under
				their care.
(4) The department will
				notify the licensee when prospective staff and volunteers are disqualified from
				having unsupervised access to children. Hiring a person disqualified by DCYF or
				continuing to allow unsupervised access to children by a person disqualified by
				DCYF could also lead to denial, suspension, or revocation of your license
				issued under this chapter.
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, §
											388-145-1400,
					 filed 5/23/18, effective 6/23/18. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031.
					 WSR 16-06-041, §
											388-145-1400,
					 filed 2/24/16, effective 3/26/16. 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, §
											388-145-1400,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-145-1405 - What may I do if I disagree with your decision to modify, deny, suspend or revoke my license, or to disqualify my background check?

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You have the right to request an administrative hearing if
				  you disagree with any of these actions. You must request this hearing within
				  twenty-eight calendar days of receiving a certified letter with our decision
				  (see chapter 34.05 RCW). To request a hearing you must send a letter to the
				  Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 42489, Olympia, Washington
				  98504-2489, 1-800-583-8271. The letter must have the following:
(1) A specific statement indicating why you
				disagree with our decision and any laws you believe are related to your claim;
				and
(2) A copy of the certified
				letter we sent to modify, revoke, suspend, or deny your license or to
				disqualify your background check.
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, §
											388-145-1405,
					 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, §
											388-145-1405,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-145-1410 - 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 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
				(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, §
											388-145-1410,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › RULE VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS › Section 110-145-1415 - Can I be issued a probationary license?

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(1) We may issue a probationary license in
				order to correct a deficiency.
(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 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-145-1420 - Who must I employ at my facility?

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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. Employers 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 the children's administration 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 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-145-1425 - What are the duties and qualifications of an executive director or administrator?

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(1) An executive
				director or administrator must:
(a) Manage the
				financial, administrative, and service operations of the facility;
(b) Be available by telephone during the
				regularly scheduled business hours of the facility and in person as
				needed;
(c) Ensure that the program
				complies with all relevant and applicable laws, specifically chapter 74.15 RCW,
				and the licensing rules in this chapter;
(d) Communicate to the department the roles,
				expectations, and purposes of the program;
(e) Assume responsibility for health, safety,
				and well being of children in the care of their facility;
(f) Comply with any professional
				accreditation requirements that apply to the agency; and
(g) Work with representatives of other
				agencies.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-145-1430 - What are the duties and qualifications of a program manager?

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(1) A program
				manager must be on site at their facility according to written and agreed upon
				terms detailed in the agency's program manager position description, policies
				and procedures, and in any written and signed agreement between the agency and
				a state governmental entity, if applicable.
(2) A program manager must:
(a) Coordinate and oversee the facility's
				day-to-day services provided to children or youth;
(b) Supervise case managers and direct care
				staff;
(c) Monitor staff
				development and training;
(d)
				Ensure each child's or youth's treatment and care plan is executed and
				completed;
(e) Comply with any
				professional accreditation requirements that apply to the agency; and
(f) Be available by telephone during the
				agency's regularly scheduled business hours according to written and agreed
				upon terms detailed in the agency's program manager position description,
				policies and procedures, and any written and signed agreement between the
				agency and any governmental entity, if applicable.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-145-1435 - What if my on-site program manager must be off-site temporarily when youth are present?

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The on-site program manager must leave a competent designated
				  staff person in charge who meets the on-site program manager qualifications, if
				  the manager must be temporarily absent.
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, §
											388-145-1435,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS › Section 110-145-1440 - What are the duties and qualifications of a case manager?

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(1) Case managers
				are required for facilities that provide medical or therapeutic services to
				children or youth. A case manager must coordinate and administer services for
				individual children and youth served by the agency.
(2) A case manager must have:
(a) A master's degree from an accredited
				college or university;
(b) A
				bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and consult with a
				person with a master's degree at least one hour for every 40 hours of case
				management work; or
(c) Four years'
				full-time work experience directly working with, managing, or overseeing
				vulnerable populations in a related field and consult with a person with a
				master's degree at least one hour for every 40 hours of case management
				work.