(1) The licensors or CPA workers must complete a home inspection when they receive notification of licensed kinship caregivers moving within 30 calendar days of the:
(a) Licensed kinship caregiver's first night in their new home when children or youth are placed; or
(b) Notification of the move when no children or youth are placed.
(2) The department must:
(a) Make reasonable efforts to assist caregivers in acquiring the necessary items and support to meet the licensing requirements; and
(b) Reassess when caregivers request to:
(i) Add a kinship child or youth to their kinship license and that child or youth was not identified prior to licensure;
(ii) Add or remove caregivers from their license; and
(iii) Apply for a foster home license as outlined in chapter 110-148 WAC;
(c) Not transfer the license to another individual; and
(d) Make the final decision to license caregivers when they are certified by a CPA.
(3) The department may:
(a) Issue kinship licenses:
(i) To relatives or suitable persons:
(A) As defined:
(I) In RCW 74.15.125 for child-specific licenses;
(II) By tribes; or
(III) By agencies requesting ICPCs; and
(B) Providing care to kinship children or youth in the placement care and authority of the department, tribe, or other jurisdiction; and
(ii) For a three-year period; and
(b) Renew kinship licenses:
(i) When caregivers and their household members meet background check requirements in chapter 110-04 WAC; and
(ii) For the name and address shown on the application when the licensing requirements contained in this chapter are met.
(4) Caregivers with a kinship license:
(a) Must:
(i) Meet and maintain the licensing requirements in:
(A) RCW 74.15.030; and
(B) This chapter; and
(ii) Provide verification to the department that they are meeting the licensing requirements, if requested; and
(b) Do not have the right to:
(i) Have specific children or youth placed in their care; or
(ii) Be a party in any department court proceedings under chapter 13.34 RCW.