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WAC 110-149-0080

Respite Or Babysitting for Children and Youth.

Caregivers:
(1) Have the right to receive breaks from caregiving, including respite;
(2) Must obtain their caseworker's approval if babysitting will be provided regularly or more than 72 hours; and
(3) May:
(a) Make their own arrangements for babysitting using the prudent parenting guidelines, if it will be provided occasionally and is less than 72 hours, per RCW 74.13.710;
(b) Have respite provided inside or outside of their home;
(c) Identify individuals to become certified kinship respite providers who will be paid by the department;
(d) Request the department or their CPA to help locate licensed foster homes to provide respite care; and
(e) Contact the children's or youth's caseworker to locate tribal certified respite homes.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34, 74.13, 74.15 RCW, and 45 C.F.R. ss 1355 and 1356. WSR 25-12-071, s 110-149-0080, filed 5/30/25, effective 6/30/25.]