Applies To: This policy applies to Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF):
- Child welfare (CW) employees
- Licensing Division (LD) employees
- Information Technology Division (ITD) service desk employees
Policy Number & Title: 6600. Documentation
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for documenting case and provider-related:
- Communications
- Events
- Activities
Authority
RCW 74.14A.020 Services for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill children, potentially dependent children, and families-in-conflict
RCW 74.14A.025 Services for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill children, potentially dependent children, and families-in-conflict-Policy updated
RCW 74.15.020 Definitions
Policy
CW employees and LD workers must document communication, events, and activities related to cases and providers in FamLink.
Resources
Documentation procedures (Located in the DCYF Policies & Rules Office SharePoint)
Original Date: October 17, 2017
Revised Date: July 1, 2024
Review Date: July 31, 2028
Approved by: Natalie Green, Assistant Secretary of Child Welfare Division