Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
Chapter 388-25. Child welfare services—Foster care. |
Section 388-25-0220. Who has authority to recommend or negotiate amounts for parental participation in the cost of foster care?
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- (1) The department's division of child support determines the amount of parental financial support, except when stated in a superior court order. Chapter 74.20A RCW and chapter 388-14A WAC provide the authority and procedures for the division of child support to collect financial support from the parent to pay for a child in foster care.(2) Only the division of child support may recommend to the court, on behalf of the department, to establish, raise, lower, release, or forgive support payments for a child placed in foster care. No other agency or staff may make agreements with parent(s) or their representatives regarding this matter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0220, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.]
RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0220, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.
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388-14A,