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Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-148-1430 - What are other reporting requirements?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Pursuant to
				RCW
				  74.15.100, you must notify the department's
				licensor before moving to a new location. You may request a continuation of
				your current license at the new location any time before moving or within 30
				days after moving.
(2) You must
				report to your licensor immediately if:
(a)
				Your address or telephone number changes;
(b) The structure of your home is damaged or
				you plan to make changes to the structure; or
(c) You have any changes to your original
				licensing application or you relocate your home.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › MANAGING RECORDS AND REPORTING › Section 110-148-1435 - What are the travel requirements for children in care?

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You must get written approval from the child's DCYF
				  caseworker for children or youth in the care and custody of the department,
				  prior to any travel over 72 hours, and any out-of-country
				  travel.
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, §
											388-148-1435,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1440 - What are the requirements for my home and property?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Pursuant to
				RCW
				  74.15.100, your home must be located at the
				particular, fixed location stated on your license.
(2) Your home must have adequate indoor and
				outdoor space, ventilation, toilet and bathing facilities, light and heat to
				ensure the health and comfort of all members of the household.
(3) Your home must have a properly operating
				kitchen with a properly maintained and working:
(a) Sink;
(b) Refrigerator;
(c) Stove; and
(d) Oven.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1445 - What are the requirements for water, garbage, and sewer in my home?

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(1) You must
				maintain adequate sewage and garbage facilities. You must discharge sewage into
				a public system or into a functioning septic system or a Washington state
				department of health approved or tribal authority alternative system.
(2) You must have access to a public water
				supply unless you have a private water supply tested by the local health
				district or a private water-testing laboratory approved by the Washington state
				department of ecology or tribal government. Testing is required at the time of
				licensing, relicensing and at any time the department or CPA deems
				necessary.
(3) The temperature of
				running water must not exceed 120 degrees. If the provider does not have
				control over the main water temperature, the provider must prevent children
				from being burned or scalded by hot water.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031,
					 and P.L.
					 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, §
											388-148-1445,
					 filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. 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, §
											388-148-1445,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1450 - What are requirements for my household equipment and hardware?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) You must
				disinfect diaper changing areas and toilet training equipment between each use
				or use a nonabsorbent, disposable covering that you discard after each use. All
				caregivers must wash hands before and after diapering each child.
(2) You must install electrical outlet covers
				in areas that are accessible to children who might be endangered by exposed
				outlets. This includes children under the age of six or children with
				intellectual and developmental delays.
(3) Caregivers must have access to a working
				telephone at all times while children are present in the home. You must post
				emergency numbers and the address of your home in an easily visible location.
				This must include the Washington state poison control number (
				1-800-222-1222).
(4)
				Infants/toddlers are not allowed to use wheeled baby walkers.
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, §
											388-148-1450,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1455 - How must I keep children safe around bodies of water?

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(1) You must ensure children in your care are
				safe around bodies of water. You must:
(a)
				Keep all swimming pools and other bodies of water:
(i) Fenced with a locking gate; or
(ii) Another LD-approved safety device and a
				site-specific supervision plan.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1460 - How do I prepare for a natural disaster or emergency?

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(1) You must develop an evacuation plan in
				case of a fire, natural disaster or other emergency. The plan must include:
(a) An evacuation floor plan, identifying
				exit doors and windows;
(b) Action
				to take for evacuating your home that ensures responsibility for the
				children;
(c) A plan for
				notification regarding the whereabouts and well-being of the children following
				the evacuation; and
(d) Your plan
				must be reviewed with the children and posted in a prominent place in the
				home.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1465 - What other emergency fire and safety requirements must I follow to become licensed?

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(1) You
				must observe all state and local fire codes (WAC
				212-12-005). We will
				determine that reasonable fire safety standards exist in your home based on the
				children placed in your home.
(2)
				Children must be able to escape from every floor in your home. In most cases,
				this includes a functional fire ladder available from upper stories.
(3) Windows must open to the outside and be
				large enough for a rescue person to enter and exit wearing rescue gear, unless
				the building or structure was previously approved by the local fire marshal or
				building official with jurisdiction.
(4) You must have easy access to all rooms in
				your home in case of emergency.
(5)
				We may require you to have an inspection by WSP/ FPB or the local fire
				authority if we have questions about fire safety, or if local ordinances or
				WSP/FPB require these inspections.
(6) Your home must have smoke detectors in
				operating condition both inside and outside of all sleeping areas. Smoke
				detectors must also be installed on each story of the home, in all play areas,
				and in the basement. You must install and maintain smoke detectors according to
				manufacturer's specifications.
(7)
				You must have at least one carbon monoxide detector on each level of occupancy
				in the home and at least one near each sleeping area.
(8) You must have at least one approved
				2A10BC-rated five pound or larger all-purpose fire extinguisher readily
				available at all times. You must maintain and service fire extinguishers
				according to manufacturer's specifications.
(9) Barriers are required for fireplaces,
				wood stoves, and other heating systems if you are licensed for children less
				than six years of age. You must not leave open-flame devices unattended or use
				them incorrectly.
(10) Emergency
				vehicles must be able to access your home. Your address must be clearly visible
				on your home or mailbox so that emergency personnel can easily find your
				home.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 and
					 74.13.031.
					 WSR 17-22-039, §
											388-148-1465,
					 filed 10/24/17, effective 11/24/17. 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, §
											388-148-1465,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1470 - What are the general requirements for bedrooms?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Each child must have a bedroom, approved
				by the licensor, with privacy and space that is appropriate and adequate to
				meet the child's developmental needs. Children may share bedrooms, in
				compliance with WAC
				110-148-1475.
(2) Each bedroom must have unrestricted
				direct access to outdoors, as well as, one direct access to common use areas
				such as hallways, corridors, living rooms, day rooms, or other such common use
				areas.
(3) You must not use
				hallways, kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, unfinished basements, or other
				common areas as bedrooms.
(4)
				Children must not be required to pass through private bedroom space in order to
				access common areas of the home.
(5) An adult must be on the same floor or
				within easy hearing distance and access to where children under six years of
				age are sleeping.
(6) You must
				provide an appropriately sized separate bed for each child with clean bedding
				and a mattress in good condition.
(7) Some children may soil the bed, and you
				may need to plan accordingly. You must provide waterproof mattress covers or
				moisture-resistant mattresses if needed. Each child's pillow must be covered
				with waterproof material or be washable.
(8) You must assure that children have access
				to clean clothing that is appropriate for their age. You must provide safe
				storage of children's clothing and personal possessions.
(9) You must provide an infant with a crib
				that ensures the safety of the infant, and complies with chapter 70.111 RCW and
				the current ASTM or consumer products safety commission (CPSC) guidelines,
				specifically  16 C.F.R. 1219 or 1220 . Among other things, these requirements
				include:
(a) A maximum of 2 3/8" between
				vertical slats of the crib; and
(b)
				Cribs, infant beds, bassinets, and playpens must be made of wood, metal, or
				approved plastic, with secure latching devices and clean, firm, snug-fitting
				mattresses covered with waterproof material that can easily be
				disinfected.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1475 - What are the requirements for sharing bedrooms?

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(1) A provider must consider what bedroom
				placement is in the best interest of a foster child in consultation with the
				child's DCYF caseworker and all other children in the household.
(2) Shared bedrooms must provide enough floor
				space for the safety and comfort of children.
(3) Foster teen parents may sleep in the same
				room with their children. When a teen parent and their children sleep in the
				same room, the room must contain at least 80 square feet of usable floor space.
				Only one parent and their children may occupy a bedroom.
(4) No more than four children may sleep in
				the same room. This includes foster children and any other children.
(5) Children under the age of two may share a
				bedroom with an adult, if it is in the best interest of the child and approved
				by the caseworker.
(6) An
				individual in the extended foster care program may share a bedroom with a
				younger child of the same gender. If the younger child is unrelated to the
				individual in the extended foster care program, the younger child must be at
				least 10 years of age. A provider may place a child who identifies as
				transgender or gender fluid in a bedroom with a child of the same or similar
				gender identity.
(7) Foster
				children may not share the same bedroom with a child of another gender identity
				unless all children are under age six. In circumstances of transgender or
				gender fluidity, a provider may place a child in a bedroom with another child
				of the same or similar gender identity.
(8) An exception may be granted to
				subsections (3) through (6) of this section with an administrative approval if
				it is supported by the licensor and the child(ren)'s DCYF caseworker, and is in
				the best interest of the child.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031,
					 and P.L.
					 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, §
											388-148-1475,
					 filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. 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, §
											388-148-1475,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1480 - What are the requirements for animals?

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(1) All animals on your property must be safe
				and properly cared for in a sanitary manner.
(2) Pursuant to WAC
				246-100-197(3),
				your dog, cat, or ferret must be vaccinated and revaccinated against rabies
				following veterinary and USDA licensed rabies vaccine manufacturer
				instructions, unless a licensed veterinarian states in writing that such
				vaccinations may be contrary to your pet's health.
(3) You must not have an animal in your home
				or on your premises that is dangerous to children in care.
(4) We have the discretion to limit the type
				and number of household pets and animals if we determine that there are risks
				to the children in your care.
(5)
				All pet medications must be kept in a locked container.
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, §
											388-148-1480,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1485 - Under what conditions may I have alcoholic beverages or marijuana on my property?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
You may have alcoholic beverages or marijuana on your
				  property as long as they are not accessible to people under the age of
				  twenty-one.
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, §
											388-148-1485,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1490 - May I have illegal drugs on my property?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
You must not have illegal drugs on your property and/or in
				  your possession.
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, §
											388-148-1490,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1495 - What are the requirements for smoking around children?

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(1) You must not allow smoking in your home.
				You must not smoke in motor vehicles used to transport children.
(2) You may permit adults to smoke outdoors
				away from children in accordance with
				RCW
				  70.160.075.
(3) These requirements do not apply to
				traditional or spiritual Native Alaskan/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, §
											388-148-1495,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1500 - Under what conditions may I have guns and weapons on my property?

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(1) You must notify
				your licensor if you or someone else in your home has a gun or weapon on the
				property. This includes but is not limited to BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles,
				stun guns, antique guns, handguns, rifles, shotguns and archery
				equipment.
(2) You must always keep
				guns and ammunition out of reach of children. When at home, you must keep guns
				and ammunition in locked containers out of reach of children. You must store
				guns separate from the ammunition unless stored in a locked gun safe.
(3) You must keep bows and arrows and other
				weapons in locked containers out of reach of children.
(4) If you store guns in a container that may
				be easily breakable, you must secure them with a locked cable or chain placed
				through the trigger guards.
(5)
				Whenever possible, we encourage you to equip guns with a trigger guard
				lock.
(6) You must keep keys to the
				locked storage area of weapons secure from children.
(7) Children may use a gun only if the
				child's DCYF caseworker approves and the youth and supervising adult has
				completed an approved gun or hunter safety course.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031,
					 and P.L.
					 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, §
											388-148-1500,
					 filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. 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, §
											388-148-1500,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1505 - What must I do to prevent the spread of infections and communicable diseases?

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(1) You
				must notify your licensor if you or any adults living in your home 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) You must promote personal hygiene to help
				prevent the spread of germs in your home such as washing hands after smoking,
				changing diapers, using the toilet, touching animals, playing outside or before
				preparing food or eating.
(4) If
				you care for medically fragile children, you may use in-home nursing services
				to consult on additional infection control procedures.
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, §
											388-148-1505,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1510 - What requirements do I need to follow when I transport children?

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When you transport children in your care you must follow
				  these requirements:
(1) The vehicle
				must be kept in a safe operating condition;
(2) The driver must have a valid driver's
				license;
(3) The driver or owner of
				the vehicle must be covered under an automobile liability insurance policy and
				have proof of registration;
(4) The
				vehicle must be equipped with seat belts, car seats and booster seats, and
				other appropriate safety devices for all passengers required by law;
(5) The number of passengers must not exceed
				the vehicle's seat belts; and
(6)
				Each person in the vehicle must use an individual seat belt or approved child
				passenger restraint system whenever the vehicle is in motion, and follow the
				law regarding placement of children in vehicles.
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, §
											388-148-1510,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › HEALTH AND SAFETY › Section 110-148-1515 - What are the requirements regarding food?

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(1) Food served to children in your care must
				meet their nutritional and developmental needs, with a variety of options for
				adequate nutrition and meal enjoyment.
(2) Children's cultural needs should also be
				considered when planning meals.
(3)
				All home-canned foods must be preserved following published procedures and you
				must be able to provide the printed published procedures that you
				followed.
(4) Before you modify a
				child's diet, you must obtain written authorization from a licensed health care
				provider for children under the age of 10 years.
(5) The milk or milk products you serve must
				be pasteurized. Children between the ages of 12 and 24 months must receive
				whole milk unless you have written authorization from a licensed health care
				provider not to serve whole milk.
(6) Children under the age of 12 months must
				receive formula or breast milk unless the child's licensed health care provider
				authorizes a different diet.
(7)
				Before serving a child breast milk you must have approval of the child's DCYF
				caseworker, licensed health care provider, and parent or guardian. If breast
				milk is provided by anyone other than a baby's biological mother, it must be
				obtained through a licensed breast milk bank.
(8) When you are using bottles to feed
				infants, you must sterilize and use them according to product standards and
				commonly acceptable practices. You must refrigerate filled bottles if you do
				not use them immediately, and you must empty the bottle if not used within 24
				hours.
(9) To prevent burns,
				formula or breast milk must not be warmed in a microwave oven.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 and
					 74.13.031.
					 WSR 17-22-039, §
											388-148-1515,
					 filed 10/24/17, effective 11/24/17. 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, §
											388-148-1515,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1520 - What services am I expected to provide for children in my care?

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(1) You must make
				all reasonable efforts to ensure that children are not abused or neglected, per
				RCW
				  26.44.020(1) and chapter
				110-30 WAC.
(2) You must provide
				and arrange for care that is appropriate for the child's age, SOGIE, and
				development including:
(a) Emotional
				support;
(b) Nurturing and
				affection;
(c) Structured daily
				routines and living experiences; and
(d) Activities that promote the development
				of each child. This includes cultural and educational activities in your home
				and the community.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1525 - What are the educational and vocational instruction requirements for children in care?

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You must meet the following requirements for providing
				  education and vocational instruction to the children under your care. For each
				  child you must:
(1) Follow the
				educational plan approved by the child's DCYF caseworker;
(2) Home schooling, private schooling, and
				alternative learning experience instruction are prohibited for all children in
				the care and custody of the department, unless approved by a court
				ruling;
(3) Support the child in
				regular school attendance. If a child is absent from school you must follow the
				school's reporting requirements. Notify the child's DCYF caseworker if the
				child is absent from school more than three consecutive school days;
(4) Receive approval from the child's DCYF
				caseworker prior to making any changes to a child's educational plan;
(5) Support the child's educational plan by
				providing each child with necessary school supplies and a suitable place to
				study;
(6) Develop a transportation
				plan with the child's DCYF caseworker to ensure school attendance;
				and
(7) Encourage older youth to
				pursue a post-secondary education when appropriate.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					   74.15.010,
					 74.15.030,
					 74.15.040,
					 74.15.090,
					 74.13.031,
					 and P.L.
					 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, §
											388-148-1525,
					 filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. 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, §
											388-148-1525,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1530 - May children participate in everyday activities under my care?

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(1) You may decide
				what family or community activities are appropriate for foster children. These
				activities must be appropriately supervised and may not interfere with
				visitation with the child's parents or guardians.
(2) Children may participate in family,
				community or friend social activities, organized sports activities, or field
				trips. Overnight stays over 72 hours requires DCYF caseworker approval. Any
				activities requiring travel must comply with WAC
				110-148-1435.
(3) All high-risk activities, including the
				use of power driven machines or other hazardous equipment, must be properly
				supervised by an adult. When participating in high-risk activities, children
				must:
(a) Be instructed on, and required to
				use appropriate safety equipment, such as helmets and life vests; and
(b) Be in continuous visual or auditory range
				at all times, unless approved by the child's DCYF caseworker.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1535 - Can I provide care to youth enrolled in the extended foster care (EFC) program?

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You can serve youth enrolled in the EFC program if you meet
				  the requirements in WAC
				  110-90-0010
				  through
				  110-90-0200.
				  The youth enrolled and participating in the EFC program are considered children
				  only for the purposes of the dependency. Otherwise the youth has the legal
				  status and legal rights of an adult. The youth is responsible for their
				  actions, including:
(1)
				Purchases;
(2) Driving;
(3) Traveling; or
(4) Financial obligations.
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, §
											388-148-1535,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1540 - What privacy must I provide for children in my care?

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(1) You must assure
				the right to privacy of personal mail, electronic mail, and phone calls unless:
(a) We ask you to provide monitoring;
				or
(b) The court approves
				implementation of the monitoring as part of the child's case plan.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1545 - What belongings will foster children take when they leave my home?

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(1) You must permit
				a child who leaves your home to take their personal belongings with them. This
				includes belongings the child brought with them and acquired in your care, such
				as clothing, mementos, bicycles, gifts, and any saved money.
(2) If it is not possible for the child to
				take their belongings at the time they leave, you are required to secure them
				for up to 30 days and cooperate with the child's DCYF caseworker to transfer
				them to the child, as soon as possible.
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, §
											388-148-1545,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1550 - What medical and dental care must I provide to children?

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(1) You must ensure
				that children receive appropriate medical and dental care.
(2) You must make sure children have routine
				medical, dental, and vision care, and receive transportation to and from these
				scheduled appointments.
(3) You
				must arrange for an early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment
				(EPSDT) exam, also referred to as the well child exam (WCE), for children who
				are in your care for more than 30 days, if that child has not had an EPSDT exam
				in the 30 days prior to entering out-of-home care, except for children placed
				by DDA through a voluntary placement agreement. For children placed by DDA,
				follow the direction of DDA regarding the need for an EPSDT exam after
				placement. In addition, you must ensure that each child in your care completes
				regular EPSDT exams according to the EPSDT examination periodicity schedule:
				First exam by one month of age, then at two, four, six, nine, 12, 15, 18, and
				24 months. Exams must be scheduled annually after 24 months of age.
(4) You must obtain and follow instructions
				from the child's medical provider if you give medication or treatment and use
				medications as prescribed per the medication label. Prescription or
				over-the-counter medications must be clearly labeled.
(5) You must make plans to respond to illness
				and emergencies, including serious injuries and contact with toxic or poisonous
				substances.
(6) You must
				immediately call 911 in a life-threatening emergency and notify:
(a) The child's DCYF caseworker or CPA case
				manager and child's tribal ICW case manager; and
(b) Your licensor.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1555 - What are the immunization requirements?

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(1) Children placed in your home by the
				department are required to be immunized according to the Advisory Committee on
				Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control (ACIP/CDC) as
				established in the Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0-18
				Years, United States, 2012 and as amended each subsequent year, except for
				rotavirus and human papillomavirus.
(2) If a child who has not received all
				recommended immunizations is placed in your care, you must take the child to a
				health care provider as soon as medically possible for catch-up immunizations
				according to the ACIP/CDC catch-up schedule.
(3) You must contact each child's DCYF
				caseworker and your licensor if a serious infection or a communicable disease
				is a threat to the children in your care. The department may remove a foster
				child from your home when the threat of a serious infection or communicable
				disease creates a risk to the health of any child placed in your
				home.
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, §
											388-148-1555,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1560 - What are the requirements for obtaining consent for emergent and routine medical care?

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(1) The
				department is the legal custodian for children it places in care. We have the
				authority to consent to emergency and routine medical services on behalf of a
				child under the age of 18. Youth in care over the age of 18 must consent to
				their own medical care or have an identified person who has been granted the
				legal authority to consent on their behalf. We delegate some of the authority
				to providers. You must contact the child's DCYF caseworker or intake for
				specific information for each child.
(2) If you care for children in the custody
				of another agency, tribal court or other court, you must follow the direction
				of that agency or court regarding permission to provide consent for medical
				care.
(3) In case of medical
				emergency, contact the child's DCYF caseworker or DCYF intake as soon as
				possible.
(4) It is your
				responsibility to ensure that a child receives the necessary medical attention
				if injured or harmed. In the event of a life-threatening medical emergency, you
				must contact 911 prior to transporting the child to a medical
				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, §
											388-148-1560,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1565 - How must medications be stored?

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(1) Prescription and over the counter
				medications must be kept in a locked container.
(2) Life-saving medications must be
				accessible in an emergency.
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, §
											388-148-1565,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1570 - Who may access stored medications?

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Only you or another authorized care provider, such as a
				  respite provid-er, is allowed to have access to medications for a child in your
				  care except as noted in WAC
				  110-148-1580.
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, §
											388-148-1570,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1575 - What are other requirements for medications?

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(1) You must keep a written record of all
				prescription medications and the dates given for the children in care. This
				list must go with the child when they leave your home.
(2) You must notify the child's DCYF
				caseworker of changes in prescribed medications.
(3) You must give prescription and over the
				counter medications as specified on the medication label or as prescribed by
				persons legally authorized to prescribe medication. This includes herbal
				supplements and remedies, vitamins, or minerals.
(4) You must give children nonprescription
				medication according to product instructions and seek medical advice regarding
				possible interactions with a child's other prescription and nonprescription
				medications.
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, §
											388-148-1575,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1580 - Can children take their own medications?

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(1) You may permit children under your care
				to take their own medicine as long as:
(a)
				They are physically and mentally capable of properly taking the medication;
				and
(b) You obtain and keep written
				approval by the child's health care provider and DCYF caseworker in your
				records.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1585 - Can I use medication for behavior control?

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You must not use medication for behavior control, unless
				  prescribed for that purpose by a physician or another person legally authorized
				  to prescribe medication.
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, §
											388-148-1585,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1590 - Can I choose to give prescribed medications, including psychotropic medication?

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(1) You
				must not start or stop giving a child's prescribed medication without approval
				from the child's physician.
(2) In
				addition to the physician, you must coordinate starting or stopping a child's
				psychotropic medication with the child's DCYF caseworker to determine what
				consent is needed. The caseworker may need to obtain consent from the child age
				13 and older, the parent or guardian, or the court.
(3) You must not give medications to a child
				that has been prescribed for someone else.
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, §
											388-148-1590,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1595 - Can I accept prescription medication from a child's parent or guardian?

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(1) The
				only medication you may accept from the child's parent, guardian, or
				responsible relative is medicine in the original container labeled with:
(a) The child's first and last
				name;
(b) The date the prescription
				was filled;
(c) The medication's
				expiration date; and
(d) Readable
				instructions for administration, either the manufacturer's instructions or
				instructions printed on the prescription label, of the medication.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1600 - What is respite care?

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(1)
				Respite care is provided by someone who is approved by LD and is paid to care
				for the foster children or provide relief for the foster parents. If the person
				provides care in their own home, they must be foster licensed. A nonlicensed
				respite care provider caring for children in your home must follow the
				requirements to become a LD certified respite provider.
(2) You may arrange respite care to provide
				substitute care in your absence, or to support you as part of a child's case
				plan. If you use a respite care provider, you should seek prior approval from
				the child's DCYF caseworker or CPA case manager, and, if applicable, the
				child's tribal ICW case manager.
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, §
											388-148-1600,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › SERVICES TO CHILDREN › Section 110-148-1605 - Who can watch my foster child when I am away from home?

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(1) You may use a
				respite provider as defined in WAC
				110-148-1600
				to watch your foster child when you are away from home.
(2) You may also use a friend or relative as
				a substitute care provider for foster children when you are away from home
				without arranging for a background check. Substitute care provided on an
				occasional basis for less than 72 hours will be at your own expense. You may
				use a substitute care provider only when you have no reason to suspect that the
				provider would be a risk to children and has no founded child abuse or neglect
				history or criminal history that would disqualify him or her from caring for
				children. You must also:
(a) Be familiar and
				comfortable with the substitute care provider who will be caring for the
				child;
(b) Meet the substitute care
				provider and review the expectations regarding supervision and discipline of
				the foster children;
(c) Provide
				the substitute care provider any special care instructions; and
(d) Tell the substitute care provider how to
				contact you in case of an emergency.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes › BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-148-1610 - What are the requirements for supervising children in my care?

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(1) You must
				provide and arrange for adult supervision that is appropriate for the child's
				age and development.
(2) For each
				child in your care you must:
(a) Provide
				personal attention to the child(ren), and additional supervision as needed and
				required by us; and
(b) Advise the
				child's DCYF caseworker about your plan for supervision of children in your
				care if you work outside the home. You will also provide a general plan to your
				licensor during the licensing process.