PDFWAC 110-90-0180
What are the youth's rights in the extended foster care program?
Youth have a right to:
(1) An approved foster care placement.
(2) Foster care services including medical assistance through medicaid.
(3) Participate in the court process as a party to the case.
(4) Have an attorney appointed for them upon filing a notice of intent to file a petition for dependency and in dependency proceedings.
(5) End their participation in the program at any time.
(6) Referrals to community resources as appropriate.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-90-0180, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 13.34.145, 13.34.267, 74.13.020, 74.13.031, 43.88C.010, 74.13.107, 43.131.416, 13.34.030. WSR 14-13-051, § 388-25-0544, filed 6/12/14, effective 7/13/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." WSR 13-08-017, § 388-25-0544, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.]