Section 388-32-0015. What are home based services and under what circumstances may the department provide the services to the child's parent or relative caregiver?

(1) Home based services (HBS) are designed to prevent or improve conditions that may result in out-of-home placement. Children's administration (CA) provides these services in the context of a comprehensive case plan. CA purchases services from community providers within available funds for this purpose. Services may include:

(a) Basic goods and services; e.g., food, clothing, shelter, furniture, health care, utilities, transportation

(b) Paraprofessional services; e.g., parent aides;

(c) Parent training;

(e) In-home counseling or assistance to prevent out-of-home placement.

(2) For a family or individual to receive HBS, the following conditions must be met:

(a) The client has a case open for child protective services (CPS), child welfare services (CWS), or family reconciliation services (FRS);

(b) The department may provide services to the family of origin, relatives, or foster families when the intent of HBS is to maintain or reunify a permanent or long-term stable home for the child;

(c) The family is willing and able to cooperate with HBS services; and

(d) In the assigned social worker's judgment, the child may be safely maintained in the home or be safely returned to the home within the next three months with provision of HBS.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-32-0015, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.]

RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-32-0015, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.