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PDFWAC 110-149-0310

Reporting changes in the home.

(1) Caregivers must:
(a) Notify their licensor before moving to a new location and request a continuation of their current license, per RCW 74.15.100; and
(b) Report the following to their licensor immediately if there is:
(i) A change in their address or telephone number;
(ii) Structure damage to their home;
(iii) A plan to make changes to their home structure; or
(iv) A plan to relocate their home; and
(v) Any of the following changes to individuals in the home including:
(A) A change in the caregiver's spouse or partner;
(B) A separation from the caregiver's spouse or partner;
(C) An arrest of an individual who has access to children or youth;
(D) The death of a caregiver;
(E) An individual moving in or out of the home or property;
(F) Any serious physical or mental incapacity that may interfere with the care of children or youth; or
(G) Any changes in a medical condition, including changes in prescription drugs that impact their ability to care for children or youth.
(2) The department or CPA may require the licensed kinship caregivers to complete a new or updated assessment of the home based on the situations in subsection (1)(b) of this section. This assessment may or may not result in the issuance of a new license.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34, 74.13, 74.15 RCW, and 45 C.F.R. ss 1355 and 1356. WSR 25-12-071, s 110-149-0310, filed 5/30/25, effective 6/30/25.]