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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
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Chapter 388-145. Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services. |
Section 388-145-1360. What children may I serve in my group care program?
Latest version.
- (1) You may serve children who are at least six years of age and meet one of the following conditions:(a) Have behaviors that cannot be safely or effectively managed in foster care;(b) Need temporary placement awaiting a more permanent placement;(c) Need emergency placement during a temporary disruption of a current placement;(d) Have emotional, physical, or mental disabilities;(e) Need a transitional living setting;(f) Need respite care from a licensed provider; or(g) Are age sixteen or older and need to acquire independent living skills.(2) Your program may serve children younger than six years of age if it meets the following criteria:(a) Provides services to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities;(b) Provides services to medically fragile children;(c) Provides services to expectant mothers or parenting youth;(d) Is licensed as a group receiving center;(e) Is licensed as an emergency respite center;(f) Is licensed as a resource and assessment center; or(g) Is a facility approved and certified under chapter RCW 74.15.020 (2)(m).