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Chapter 110-50 WAC

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CHILD WELFARE

(Formerly: Chapters 388-25 and 388-200 WAC)

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF110-50-0002Which is the deciding authority if another WAC rule or the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act conflict with the information in this chapter?
PLACEMENT
HTMLPDF110-50-0010What are the department's placement priorities?
HTMLPDF110-50-0020What are the department's limitations on placement?
HTMLPDF110-50-0030What are the department's placement procedures for an infant residing in foster care with the infant's teen parent?
HTMLPDF110-50-0040Under what circumstances may the department provide foster care for educational purposes?
HTMLPDF110-50-0050What is the agency's goal as to the maximum number of children who remain in foster care in excess of twenty-four months?
HTMLPDF110-50-0060What must a parent do to place the child in foster care with the department?
HTMLPDF110-50-0070Under what circumstances may a parent sign a consent for voluntary placement of a child in foster care with the department?
HTMLPDF110-50-0080How long may a voluntary placement last with the department?
HTMLPDF110-50-0090May the department grant an exception to the length of stay in voluntary placement?
HTMLPDF110-50-0100What are the department's obligations regarding children placed by the department between states?
HTMLPDF110-50-0110What are the standards for use and reimbursement of receiving home care?
HTMLPDF110-50-0120What are the types of receiving homes and what children are served in them?
HTMLPDF110-50-0130Who decides on the number of receiving homes needed in an area?
HTMLPDF110-50-0140How long may a child stay in a receiving home?
HTMLPDF110-50-0150What are the rates for reimbursement to receiving home providers?
HTMLPDF110-50-0160How are rates authorized for reimbursement to receiving home providers?
HTMLPDF110-50-0170Under what circumstances does the department choose a relative as the placement for a child in need of out-of-home care?
HTMLPDF110-50-0180Under what circumstances may a relative not be considered as a placement option for a child?
HTMLPDF110-50-0190What sources of financial support are available to a relative caring for a child that the department has placed in the relative's home?
HTMLPDF110-50-0200How does the department treat relatives of specified degree with legally free children?
HTMLPDF110-50-0210When may the department serve a child through a behavior rehabilitation services program?
HTMLPDF110-50-0220What is the department's authority to remove a child from a behavior rehabilitation services placement?
HTMLPDF110-50-0230Child placing agency (CPA) expectations.
HTMLPDF110-50-0240CPA reimbursement.
HTMLPDF110-50-0250CPA contractual requirements.
HTMLPDF110-50-0271How long may a child served by the department remain in out-of-home placement before a court hearing is held?
HTMLPDF110-50-0272What are the training requirements for licensed foster parents?
HTMLPDF110-50-0273Gifts, bequests by will, and contributions.
CHILD SUPPORT
HTMLPDF110-50-0280What is the parents' obligation to support their child in foster care?
HTMLPDF110-50-0290Who has authority to recommend or negotiate amounts for parental participation in the cost of foster care?
HTMLPDF110-50-0300When will cases be referred to the division of child support (DCS)?
HTMLPDF110-50-0320What constitutes good cause for not pursuing the collection or establishment of child support or paternity?
HTMLPDF110-50-0330Does the division of child support pursue collection or establish child support or paternity on cases in which good cause has been determined?
HTMLPDF110-50-0340Who may request a good cause determination?
HTMLPDF110-50-0350When may a good cause determination be requested?
HTMLPDF110-50-0360To whom must parents send child support payments for their child in foster care?
HTMLPDF110-50-0370Under what circumstances must child care judgment and limited power of attorney for parental support payments be assigned to the department?
FOSTER CARE RATE ASSESSMENT
LEGAL BASIS, PURPOSE, AND DEFINITIONS
HTMLPDF110-50-0400Legal basis for the foster care program.
HTMLPDF110-50-0410Purpose.
HTMLPDF110-50-0420Definitions for foster care rate assessment (FCRA).
REIMBURSEMENT
HTMLPDF110-50-0430Financial requirements of the department.
HTMLPDF110-50-0440Foster care maintenance payment and standardized assessment tool.
HTMLPDF110-50-0450Using the standardized assessment tool to determine foster care reimbursement levels.
HTMLPDF110-50-0460Reimbursement to foster families that reside in or move to another state.
HTMLPDF110-50-0470Payments to relative caregivers and suitable persons.
HTMLPDF110-50-0480Starting foster care maintenance payments.
HTMLPDF110-50-0490Terminating foster care maintenance payments.
HTMLPDF110-50-0500Foster parents' level notification.
DEPARTMENT REVIEW OF FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE RATE
HTMLPDF110-50-0510Requesting a department review of the foster care rate level.
HTMLPDF110-50-0520Department review of the foster care rate level.
HTMLPDF110-50-0530Foster parents' notification of department review.
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
HTMLPDF110-50-0540Foster parents' right to appeal.
HTMLPDF110-50-0550Scope of administrative hearing.
OVERPAYMENT
HTMLPDF110-50-0740What standards must the department apply to contracted and noncontracted service providers and vendors when the department has identified an overpayment to the provider or vendor?
HTMLPDF110-50-0750Do vendor overpayment rules in this chapter also apply to adoptive parents?
HTMLPDF110-50-0760Are there time limitations on identifying and recovering an overpayment?
HTMLPDF110-50-0770May overpayments be waived or forgiven?
HTMLPDF110-50-0780Do other governmental organizations have the right to an adjudicative hearing?
HTMLPDF110-50-0790What steps must a provider or vendor take when requesting an administrative hearing in regards to an overpayment?
HTMLPDF110-50-0800When is payment due on an overpayment?
HTMLPDF110-50-0810Who establishes guidelines to identify overpayments and to mediate overpayment disputes?
FOSTER PARENT LIABILITY FUND
HTMLPDF110-50-0900What is the foster parent liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0910What is the period of coverage for foster parent liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0920Who is eligible for coverage under the foster parent liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0930What are the limits of coverage under the foster parent liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0940The department excludes what claims from coverage under the foster parent liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0950What if there are multiple claims for one occurrence under the foster parent liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0960May another source be used to recover on the same claim paid by the liability fund?
HTMLPDF110-50-0970What are the department's authority and the foster parent's responsibilities regarding investigation of claims?
FOSTER PARENT PROPERTY DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT
HTMLPDF110-50-1000What are the department's responsibilities and limitations for reimbursement for damage or loss caused by a child in family foster care?
HTMLPDF110-50-1010What are the eligibility requirements for reimbursements to foster parents for damages?
HTMLPDF110-50-1020What are the department's reimbursement limitations?
HTMLPDF110-50-1030What types of claims are specifically excluded from reimbursement?
HTMLPDF110-50-1040What is the procedure for filing a claim?
HTMLPDF110-50-1050Which office within the department determines damage reimbursement?
HTMLPDF110-50-1060How are exception requests made?
HTMLPDF110-50-1070What claims may the department deny?
HTMLPDF110-50-1080What must a foster parent do to have a denied claim reconsidered?
HTMLPDF110-50-1090Will the department investigate claims?
JUVENILE RECORDS
HTMLPDF110-50-1100What are the department's responsibilities for management of juvenile records?
HTMLPDF110-50-1110To whom may the department release records?
HTMLPDF110-50-1120Under what circumstances may the department exclude or deny information from release unless authorized by law or court order?
HTMLPDF110-50-1130What may a juvenile or the juvenile's parent do if the department denies access to information?
HTMLPDF110-50-1140What are the requirements for release of foster parents' licensing records?
STATE SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENT PROGRAM
HTMLPDF110-50-1200How does the department treat resources and unearned income of a child in foster care?
HTMLPDF110-50-1210Who receives veterans' benefits for children in foster care?
HTMLPDF110-50-1220What is the state supplementary payment (SSP) that is administered by the children's administration (CA)?
HTMLPDF110-50-1230What are the eligibility requirements for the CA/SSP program?
HTMLPDF110-50-1240When will my eligibility for CA/SSP be determined?
HTMLPDF110-50-1250How will I know if I am eligible to receive a CA/SSP payment?
HTMLPDF110-50-1260Can I apply for the CA/SSP program if I am not identified by CA as eligible for the CA/SSP program?
HTMLPDF110-50-1270What are my appeal rights if CA determines that I am not eligible for CA/SSP?
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
110-50-0260What steps must the department take when a child whose case management responsibility remains with the department is placed in a home certified by a CPA? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0260, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0420, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0270What activities must a child placing agency provide in order to receive payment from the department? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0270, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0425, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0310Does children's administration refer foster care cases to the division of child support where good cause exists? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0310, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 2004 c 183, 74.20.040, and 74.13.020. WSR 05-06-091, § 388-25-0226, filed 3/1/05, effective 4/1/05.] Repealed by WSR 23-04-082 and 23-06-045, filed 1/31/23 and 2/24/23, effective 3/3/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.20.040.
110-50-0560What does the department consider in reviewing the request? [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 19-16-094, § 110-50-0560, filed 8/1/19, effective 9/1/19. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0560, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0067, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0570How does the foster parent learn about the department's decision on review? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0570, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0072, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0580To whom does the department make payment for foster care? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0580, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0075, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0590How does the foster parent appeal the department's decision on review? [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.080 and 74.09.741. WSR 23-12-037, § 110-50-0590, filed 5/30/23, effective 7/1/23. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0590, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0077, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0600What law and rules govern the administrative law judge? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0600, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0082, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0610What issues may be decided by the administrative law judge? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0610, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0087, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0620What are the department's expectations for foster care providers to whom the department makes reimbursement for services? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0620, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0090, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0630What are the department's responsibilities regarding financial assistance to support children in the department's foster homes and child placing agency foster homes? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0630, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 18-07-062, § 388-25-0100, filed 3/15/18, effective 4/15/18; WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0100, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0640What is the effective date for payment of foster care? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0640, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0105, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0650What is the beginning date for payment of foster care? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0650, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0107, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0660What is the effective date for termination of foster care payments? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0660, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. 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, § 388-25-0110, filed 6/30/16, effective 7/31/16; WSR 14-13-051, § 388-25-0110, 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, § 388-25-0110, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0110, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0670What are the department's general standards for family foster care reimbursement? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0670, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0115, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0680When may the department authorize a clothing allowance for a child in out-of-home care? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0680, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0125, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0690May the department consider foster care payments to the foster family in determining eligibility for public assistance? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0690, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0185, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0700What are the department's standards for making foster care payment to a relative providing care to the child served by department? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0700, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0190, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0710How does the department make reimbursement for foster care for a child served by the department who moves out-of-state with the foster family? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0710, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0195, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0195, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0720What payment procedures must the department follow for children placed across state borders? [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 19-16-094, § 110-50-0720, filed 8/1/19, effective 9/1/19. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0720, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. WSR 09-16-045, § 388-25-0200, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0200, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.
110-50-0730What limitations exist on administrative hearings regarding foster care payments? [WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-0730, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0250, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-040, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.065 and 74.13.031.