The department must notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of a child of the allegations of child abuse or neglect made against that person at the initial point of contact with that person, in a manner consistent with the laws maintaining the confidentiality of the persons making the allegations. Investigations of child abuse and neglect should be conducted in a manner that will not jeopardize the safety or protection of the child or the integrity of the investigation process.
Wash. Admin. Code § 388-15-049
Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.04.050, 74.13.031, chapter 26.44 RCW, and 2005 c 512. 07-14-011, § 388-15-049, filed 6/22/07, effective 7/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 74.04.050, and chapter 26.44 RCW. 02-15-098 and 02-17-045, § 388-15-049, filed 7/16/02 and 8/14/02, effective 2/10/03.