Washington Revised Code Title 13. Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders § 13.34.420. Qualified residential treatment program--Requirements

(a) Is completed by a trained professional or licensed clinician who is a “qualified individual” as that term is defined under the federal family first prevention services act  1;

(b) Assesses the strengths and needs of the child; and

(c) Determines whether the child's needs can be met with family members or through placement in a foster family home or, if not, which available placement setting would provide the most effective and appropriate level of care for the child in the least restrictive environment and be consistent with the child's permanency plan.