Section 388-826-0138. What questions are asked in the foster care rate assessment tool and how are the licensed foster home provider's answers scored?

The foster care rate assessment tool consists of thirteen questions that are scored by DDD based on discussion between the DSHS representative and the licensed foster home provider.

(1) Daily living: Include the average number of hours per day spent caring for this child beyond what is expected for his/her age on daily living tasks including dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and providing specialized body care.

(2) Physical needs: What is the average number of hours per day beyond what is expected for his/her age providing assistance not included in the "daily living" category above? (E.g., wheelchairs, prosthetics, and other assistive devices, dental/orthodontic, communication (speech, hearing, sight), airway management (monitors, ventilators), pressure sores and/or intravenous nutrition).

(3) Behavioral needs: What is the average number of hours per day the foster parent(s) will need to spend supporting and supervising the child due to behaviors disorders, emotional disorders, and mental disorders?

(4) Participation in child's therapeutic plan: Include the average number of hours per week implementing a plan prescribed by a professional related to the child's physical, behavioral, emotional or mental therapy.

(a) Physical therapeutic plan (e.g., meeting with providers, attending therapy or directly giving physical, occupational or postsurgical therapy).

(b) Participation in emotional/behavioral support plan (e.g., meeting with providers, attending therapy or directly supporting therapeutic plan).

(5) Arranging, scheduling and supervising activities: Indicate the average number of hours per week scheduling appointments and accompanying the child.

(a) Medical/dental (e.g., transporting and waiting for medical services including doctor visits, dental visits, rehabilitation, and therapy visits).

(b) Community activities (e.g., transporting and waiting during events including recreation, leisure, sports or extra-curricular activities).

(6) House care: Indicate the average number of times per week to repair, clean or replace household items, including medical equipment, over and above normal wear and tear, due to:

(a) Chronic conditions (e.g., lack of personal control resulting in bed-wetting or incontinence, lack of muscle control or unawareness of the consequences of physical actions).

(b) Destructive behavior (e.g., lack of emotional control resulting in damage or destruction of property).

(7) Development and socialization: Indicate the average number of hours per week to provide guidance and assistance.

(a) Direct developmental assistance (e.g., helping with homework and readiness to learn activities).

(b) Professional interaction (e.g., meeting with teachers, visiting the school either planned or in crisis, speaking on the phone with school personnel, participating in individual education plan development and review).

(c) Socialization and functional life skills (e.g., helping the child build skills, make choices and take responsibility, learn about the use of money, relate to peers, adults and family members and explore the community).

(8) Shared parenting: Indicate the average number of hours per week to work with the birth parents and/or siblings, including assisting in the care of the child during visits, demonstrating care techniques, planning and decision making.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.750 [74.13.350]. WSR 07-15-003, § 388-826-0138, filed 7/6/07, effective 8/6/07.]

RCW 74.13.750 [74.13.350]. WSR 07-15-003, § 388-826-0138, filed 7/6/07, effective 8/6/07.