Section 388-826-0096 - What must a client pay toward the cost of out-of-home services in a child foster home?(1) To receive Out-of-home services in a child foster home, a client must pay the provider a fixed monthly amount referred to as basic expenses, which must be outlined in a basic expense agreement.(2) The written basic-expense agreement must include: (a) Monthly amounts for rent, utilities, and food costs; and(b) The day of the month the payment is due to the provider.(3) The total monthly obligation in the basic-expense agreement must not exceed the client's available income minus the personal needs allowance under WAC 182-5131105(5).(4) Before the client moves into the child foster home, the basic-expense agreement must be: (a) Signed by the client's parent or legal guardian;(b) Signed by the provider; and(5) Changes to the basic-expense agreement must be reviewed by DDA before implementation.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-826-0096
Adopted by WSR 20-02-101, Filed 12/31/2019, effective 2/1/2020Amended by WSR 21-15-059, Filed 7/15/2021, effective 8/15/2021