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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 388-27. Child welfare services—Adoption services and adoption support. |
Section 388-27-0160. How does a prospective adoptive parent apply for adoption support services?
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- There are two ways a prospective adoptive parent (applicant) may apply for adoption support services:(1) An applicant may apply through the social worker of the child to be adopted. The social worker must:(a) Register the child with the adoption support program; and(b) Submit the applicant's completed program application along with a completed worksheet used to assist the family and the department in determining services and amount of monthly cash payment, if needed, based on the needs of the child and family circumstances.(2) An applicant may also apply directly to the adoption support program for adoption support services if:(a) The child does not have an assigned social worker; or(b) The applicant and the social worker have a dispute regarding the content of the program application.