Section 388-27-0120. What is the legal basis of the department's adoption support program?
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The legal authorities for the program are:
(1) Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 74.13.100 through 74.13.159;
(2) Chapter 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 671-675; and
(3) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy guidelines for states to use in determining a child's eligibility for Title IV-E adoption assistance (contained in DHHS Policy Manual).