(1) Licensees may serve youth enrolled in the EFC program, per chapter 110-90 WAC. Licensees who serve these youth:

(a) Must assist them in meeting their educational and vocational goals after secondary school by providing guidance and connecting them with resources as appropriate;

(b) May allow youth in the EFC program to share a bedroom with children or youth under 18 years old only when the younger child or youth is a relative of the EFC youth.

(2) Licensees must notify law enforcement immediately, but no later than 24 hours after, when a youth in the EFC program is missing and they are considered vulnerable due to their:

(a) Pregnancy status;

(b) Prescription medications;

(c) Suicidal tendencies;

(d) Vulnerability to being sex trafficked; or

(e) Other health or risk factors.

(3) The department may grant an exception to subsection (1)(b) of this section with approval by an LD administrator if:

(a) It is in the best interest of the children or youth in care; and

(b) Supported by the:

(i) LD licensor; and

(ii) Younger child's or youth's representative.