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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) The secretary is authorized to license resource and assessment centers if the agency meets the following requirements:
(a) There is a demonstrated need in the local community for a resource and assessment center;
(b) The resource and assessment center will be primarily staffed by trained volunteers; and
(c) The resource and assessment center demonstrates it is not financially dependent on reimbursement from the state to operate.
(2) The department may adopt rules to specify licensing requirements for resource and assessment centers. Rules adopted by the department shall allow:
(a) A sufficient number of trained volunteers to meet staffing requirements;
(b) Flexibility in hours of operation and not require the resource and assessment center to be open if there are no children in its care; and
(c) The ability to operate in a residential area.
(3) Resource and assessment centers licensed under this section may:
(a) Provide care for children ages birth through twelve, or for children ages thirteen through seventeen who have a sibling or siblings under thirteen years of age who are being admitted to the resource and assessment center; and
(b) Operate up to twenty-four hours per day, and for up to seven days per week.
(4) Resource and assessment centers may not be used to address placement disruptions for children who have been removed from a foster home because of behavior or safety concerns.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 74. Public Assistance § 74.15.311. Resource and assessment centers--License - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-74-public-assistance/wa-rev-code-74-15-311/
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