Applies to: This policy applies to Licensing Division (LD) workers
Chapter Number & Title: 20. Foster Care
Policy Number & Title: 3.20.50. Health and Safety Monitoring
Effective Date: October 15, 2024
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to LD workers on when to monitor foster homes’ compliance with minimum licensing requirements (MLRs) statewide.
Authority
RCW 43.20A.205 Denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of license
RCW 74.13.260 Site monitoring program
RCW 74.15.040 Licenses for foster family homes required, Inspections
RCW 74.15.100 License application, issuance, duration, Reclassification, Location Changes
RCW 74.15.110 Renewal of licenses
RCW 74.15.127 Expedited foster licensing process
RCW 74.15.130 Licenses - Denials, suspension, revocation, modification-Procedures-Adjudicative proceedings-Penalties
RCW 74.15.140 Action against licensed or unlicensed agencies authorized
Chapter 110-148 WAC Licensing Requirements for Child Foster Homes
Policy
LD workers must monitor a random sample of no fewer than 10 percent of their total licensed foster homes and kinship homes annually.
Original Date: September 1974
Revised Date: October 15, 2024
Review Date: October 31, 2028
Approved by: Ruben Reeves, Assistant Secretary of Licensing Division