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(Effective May 1, 2026)

PDFWAC 110-145-2800

Alternate reporting requirements for licensed facilities serving runaway and homeless children and youth.

Licensees providing services to homeless or runaway youth who learn that a community child or youth staying in their facility does not have permission from their parents or guardians to be there must:
(1) If they are licensed as a CRC:
(a) Follow the notification requirements in RCW 43.185C.280; and
(b) Contact the department:
(i) If unable to contact the youth's parents or guardians within 48 hours and request that the case be reviewed for:
(A) Services or a dependency filing as outlined in chapter 13.34 RCW; or
(B) CHINS filing as outlined in chapter 13.32A RCW; and
(ii) Intake to notify them of the youth's admission to the CRC within 24 hours;
(2) If they are licensed as an OYS or other GCF with a stated mission to provide services to homeless or runaway youth, follow the requirements in RCW 13.32A.082; and
(3) Document all notifications made as required in this section in the child's or youth's well-being file.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2800, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]