Applies to: This policy applies to Licensing Division (LD) workers.
Chapter Number & Title: 3.15 Kinship Care
Policy Number & Title: 3.15.50 Health and Safety Monitoring for Licensed Kinship Homes
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to LD workers on when to monitor licensed kinship homes for supports and services to verify they are meeting the licensing requirements in chapter 110-149 WAC.
Authority
RCW 74.13.260 On-site monitoring program
Chapter 110-149 WAC Licensing Requirements for Kinship Homes
Policy
LD workers must:
- Monitor a random sample of no fewer than 10 percent of their assigned licensed kinship homes annually by June 30 of each year.
- Provide supports and services to licensed kinship caregivers in meeting the licensing requirements outlined in chapter 110-149 WAC.
Resources
Child Welfare Concrete Goods policy
Health and Safety Monitoring for Licensed Kinship Homes (located on the DCYF policies and rules intranet page, licensing division procedures)
Licensed Kinship Caregiver Training policy
Original Date: July 1, 2025
Review Date: July 31, 2029
Approved by: Ruben Reeves, Assistant Secretary of Licensing Division