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(Effective May 1, 2026)

PDFWAC 110-145-3060

Additional requirements when caring for Indian children.

Licensees must:
(1) Provide culturally-appropriate services to Indian children and their families;
(2) Collaborate with the children's or youth's tribes when repairing, replacing, or providing culturally significant items;
(3) Obtain approval from children's and youth's tribal caseworkers prior to making any significant changes to their appearance including, but not limited to:
(a) Hair dying;
(b) Haircuts;
(c) Piercings; and
(d) Tattoos;
(4) Collaborate with children's and youth's tribal caseworkers to develop a plan that is kept in their well-being file and includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Managing tribally-funded payments including, but not limited to, per capita, general welfare, settlement funds, if applicable;
(b) Possessing and using Native American traditional medicines including, but not limited to:
(i) Sage;
(ii) Cedar; and
(iii) Sweet grass;
(c) Using baby boards and moss bags; and
(d) Providing a plant-based or lactose-free alternative to cow's milk, if applicable;
(5) Allow Indian children to attend cultural events and activities;
(6) Not use discipline methods that interfere with the children's and youth's cultural needs, including cutting their hair, or taking away any religiously or culturally significant items or events; and
(7) Consult with tribes regarding out-of-state or out-of-country travel requirements when caring for children or youth in the care and custody of the tribal court.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-3060, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]