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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 388-147. Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services. |
Section 388-147-1675. Do I need to provide potential adoptive families with a program description?
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- (1) You must provide a written program description to families that includes the following:(a) Services you provide prior to and after placement and/or adoption;(b) Your application and training requirements;(c) How your agency will identify children needing adoptive placements, the diverse needs of those children (behavioral challenges, disabilities, medical needs, etc.), and how children will be matched to families.(d) Post-adoption supports available, including financial support;(e) The process of adoption from beginning to end;(f) The expected waiting period prior to adoption;(g) Your medical history disclosure procedures; and(h) A copy of your contract.(2) You must provide each applicant in writing with federal adoption tax credit information.(3) You must provide written grievance procedures to the adoptive applicant(s). These must include grievance procedures in the event that the home study is denied or a particular child is not placed.