Section 388-27-0265. What are the consequences of the department placing the adopted child in foster care, group care, or residential treatment?  


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  • (1) If a child is on active status with Washington state's adoption support program and the department places the child in foster care, group care, or residential treatment, the department may report to the division of child support that good cause exists for not pursuing collection of support payments.
    (2) The department must review the adoption support agreement and must discontinue any cash payments to the adoptive parent during the child's out-of-home placement unless the adoptive parent(s) documents continuing expenses directly related to the child's needs.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-045, § 388-27-0265, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.]
RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-045, § 388-27-0265, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.