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Chapter 110-149 WAC

Last Update: 5/30/25

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR KINSHIP HOMES

WAC Sections

PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND NONDISCRIMINATION
HTMLPDF110-149-0010Purpose and legal basis for kinship homes.
HTMLPDF110-149-0020Definitions.
HTMLPDF110-149-0030Nondiscrimination.
CAREGIVER RIGHTS
HTMLPDF110-149-0040Licensing options.
HTMLPDF110-149-0050Accepting placements of additional children or youth.
HTMLPDF110-149-0060Foster care maintenance payments.
HTMLPDF110-149-0070Training, services, and financial support.
HTMLPDF110-149-0080Respite or babysitting for children and youth.
HTMLPDF110-149-0090Paid certified kinship respite provider requirements.
HTMLPDF110-149-0100Providing kinship respite care in licensed kinship homes.
HTMLPDF110-149-0110Applicants or licensed kinship caregivers' right to an administrative hearing.
CAREGIVER REQUIREMENTS
HTMLPDF110-149-0120Meeting the basic and specific needs of children and youth.
HTMLPDF110-149-0130Meeting the safety and well-being needs of children and youth.
HTMLPDF110-149-0140Additional requirements for Indian children.
HTMLPDF110-149-0150Conditions of the home.
HTMLPDF110-149-0160Sleeping arrangements.
HTMLPDF110-149-0170Medical consent.
HTMLPDF110-149-0180Medication administration and accessibility.
HTMLPDF110-149-0190Storing medications, substances, toxic products, firearms, and other weapons.
HTMLPDF110-149-0200Supervising children and youth.
HTMLPDF110-149-0210Participating in activities.
HTMLPDF110-149-0220Education requirements.
HTMLPDF110-149-0230Children's and youth's personal belongings.
HTMLPDF110-149-0240Privacy for children and youth.
HTMLPDF110-149-0250Transportation.
HTMLPDF110-149-0260Emergency preparedness.
MANAGING BEHAVIORS
HTMLPDF110-149-0270Discipline.
HTMLPDF110-149-0280Physical restraint.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
HTMLPDF110-149-0290Reporting incidents.
HTMLPDF110-149-0300Reporting children and youth missing from care.
HTMLPDF110-149-0310Reporting changes in the home.
LICENSING PROCESS
HTMLPDF110-149-0320Issuing initial licenses.
HTMLPDF110-149-0330Kinship licensing process.
HTMLPDF110-149-0340Background check requirements.
HTMLPDF110-149-0350Issuing or reassessing kinship licenses.
HTMLPDF110-149-0360Department and CPA employees applying for kinship licenses.
HTMLPDF110-149-0370Kinship caregivers having multiple licenses, certifications, or authorizations.
HTMLPDF110-149-0380Renewing kinship licenses.
HTMLPDF110-149-0390Provisional expedited kinship licenses.
HTMLPDF110-149-0400Licensing requirement exemptions.
HTMLPDF110-149-0410Denying, suspending, or revoking a license.