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Section 388-25-0500 - What is the legal basis of the extended foster care program?

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0500

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Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024
Section 388-25-0500 - What is the legal basis of the extended foster care program?

The legal authorities for the program are:

(1) Revised Code of Washington: RCW 74.13.031 and 13.34.267;
(2) United States Code: 42 U.S.C. sec. 671 - 675; and
(3) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy guidelines for states to use in determining a child's eligibility for participation in extended foster care programs.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0500

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." 13-08-017, § 388-25-0500, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.