(Effective May 1, 2026)
PDFWAC 110-145-2890
Children's and youth's well-being files.
Licensees must meet the following requirements for children's and youth's files:
(1) Retain any identifying and personal information about children or youth and their families:
(a) Confidential as outlined in chapter 26.33 RCW; and
(b) In a secure place inaccessible to children, youth, unauthorized personnel, and the public;
(2) Maintain:
(a) Child and youth well-being files for each child and youth in their record filing system;
(b) The well-being file in a manner that is easily accessible or shareable with:
(i) The department;
(ii) Youth age 12 and above; and
(iii) The child's or youth's tribe, if applicable; and
(c) The following records in the child's or youth's well-being file:
(i) Admission and general recordkeeping, as outlined in WAC 110-145-2860;
(ii) Supervising children and youth, as outlined in WAC 110-145-2830;
(iii) Caring for children's and youth's personal belongings, as outlined in WAC 110-145-2880;
(iv) Medical records requirements, as outlined in WAC 110-145-2910;
(v) Maintaining connections with family and supportive individuals, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3030;
(vi) Supporting peer relationships and participating in activities, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3040;
(vii) Cultural needs, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3050;
(viii) Additional requirements when caring for Indian children, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3060;
(ix) Technology use, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3070;
(x) Education and vocational requirements, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3080;
(xi) Allowance, chores, and employment, as outlined in WAC 110-145-3090; and
(xii) Electronic monitoring or location tracking approvals, as outlined in WAC 110-145-2460;
(3) Document their attempts to obtain the requested information in the well-being file if they are unable to obtain the required information from the child, youth, or their representatives; and
(4) Provide the child's or youth's caseworker with any documents from the well-being file they do not already have when they change placement.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2890, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]