Licensees must support children and youth in care in maintaining relationships with family and supportive individuals, except for interim facilities, by:
(1) Obtaining and documenting in the child and youth well-being file as outlined in WAC 110-145-2890:
(a) Following the instructions and guidance from the child's or youth's representatives of individuals authorized to have contact with or take the child or youth out of the facility, including their:
(i) Name;
(ii) Address; and
(iii) Phone number; and
(b) The child's or youth's court ordered visitation plan or caseworker approved contact plan, if applicable; and
(2) Supporting scheduled visits and connections by:
(a) Verifying children or youth are ready on time and have what they need for the visits;
(b) Assisting children and youth in care with any technology needs, per WAC 110-145-3070; and
(c) Facilitating other approved contacts with family or supportive individuals.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 26-08-021, s 110-145-3030, filed 3/23/26, effective 5/1/26.]