74.13A.095 - Interstate agreements for adoption of children with special needs -- Purpose. - Washington Statutes

Interstate agreements for adoption of children with special needs — Purpose.

The purposes of *RCW 74.13.152 through 74.13.159 are to:

     (1) Authorize the department to enter into interstate agreements with agencies of other states for the protection of children on behalf of whom adoption assistance is being provided by the department; and

     (2) Provide procedures for interstate children's adoption assistance payments, including medical payments.

[1997 c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 74.13.153.]

Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 74.13.152 through 74.13.159 were recodified as RCW 74.13A.090 through 74.13A.125 pursuant to 2009 c 520 § 95.