74.13.660 - Foster parent critical support and retention program -- Availability, assessment, training, referral. - Washington Statutes

Foster parent critical support and retention program — Availability, assessment, training, referral.

Under the foster parent critical support and retention program, foster parents who care for sexually reactive children, physically assaultive children, or children with other high-risk behaviors, as defined in RCW 74.13.280, shall receive:

     (1) Availability at any time of the day or night to address specific concerns related to the identified child;

     (2) Assessment of risk and development of a safety and supervision plan;

     (3) Home-based foster parent training utilizing evidence-based models; and

     (4) Referral to relevant community services and training provided by the local children's administration office or community agencies.

[2007 c 220 § 8; 2006 c 353 § 3.]

Notes: Findings -- 2006 c 353: See note following RCW 74.13.650.