WAC 110-90-0010:

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PDFWAC 110-90-0010

What is the legal basis of the extended foster care program?

The legal authorities for the program are:

(1) Revised Code of Washington: RCW 74.13.031 and 13.34.267;

(2) United States Code: 42 U.S.C. sec. 671-675; and

(3) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy guidelines for states to use in determining a child's eligibility for participation in extended foster care programs.

[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-90-0010, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. 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, § 388-25-0500, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.]