Section 388-70-620. Local Indian child welfare advisory committee—Functions.  


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  • The functions of the local Indian child welfare advisory committee are to:
    (1) Assist DSHS staff in cooperative planning for Indian children.
    (2) Consult DSHS staff on behalf of Indian children, regarding the provision of the child's safety, well-being, and permanency on behalf of Indian children.
    (3) Assist DSHS staff in providing culturally relevant services to Indian children; and
    (4) Make requests to the CA administrator to initiate reviews of casework decisions that the committee believes to be detrimental to the best interests of Indian children.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C. chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, § 388-70-620, filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, § 388-70-620, filed 10/27/76.]
RCW 74.08.090, chapter 13.38 RCW, and 25 U.S.C. chapter 21. WSR 16-13-151, § 388-70-620, filed 6/22/16, effective 7/23/16; Order 1167, § 388-70-620, filed 10/27/76.