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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 388-148. Licensing requirements for child foster homes. |
Section 388-148-1610. What are the requirements for supervising children in my care?
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- (1) You must provide and arrange for adult supervision that is appropriate for the child's age and development.(2) For each child in your care you must:(a) Provide personal attention to the child(ren), and additional supervision as needed and required by us; and(b) Advise the child's DSHS worker about your plan for supervision of children in your care if you work outside the home. You will also provide a general plan to your licensor during the licensing process.(3) When supervising children you must not:(a) Leave children under five years of age and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities unattended in a bathtub or shower; or(b) Use cribs, bassinets, cradles, playpens and swings as a substitute for supervising or one-on-one play with infants and young children.(4) You are encouraged to obtain and follow a written supervision plan for every child in your care from the child's DSHS worker or CPA case manager and/or tribal ICW case manager.