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Section 388-25-0544 - What are the youth's rights in the extended foster care program?

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0544

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Section 388-25-0544 - What are the youth's rights in the extended foster care program?

Youth have a right to:

(1) An approved foster care placement.
(2) Foster care services including medical assistance through medicaid.
(3) Participate in the court process as a party to the case.
(4) Have an attorney appointed for them upon filing a notice of intent to file a petition for dependency and in dependency proceedings.
(5) End their participation in the program at any time.
(6) Referrals to community resources as appropriate.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0544

Amended by WSR 14-13-051, Filed 6/12/2014, effective 7/13/2014

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." 13-08-017, § 388-25-0544, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.