Section 388-25-0546 - What must the youth do to remain in the extended foster care program? To remain in the extended foster care program, unless otherwise authorized by court order, the youth must:
(1) Agree to participate in the program as expressed in the written extended foster care agreement;(2) Maintain the standard of eligibility as set by the youth's academic program, employment related program, employment status, or documented medical condition;(3) Participate in the case plan, including monthly health and safety visits;(4) Acknowledge that CA has responsibility for the youth's care and placement by authorizing CA to have access to records related to court-ordered medical, mental health, drug/alcohol treatment services, additional necessary services, educational records needed to determine continuing eligibility for the program, medical records related to a documented medical condition for purposes of qualifying for extended foster care under WAC 388-25-0506(1)(f); and(5) Remain in the approved foster care placement and follow placement rules as follows: (a) Stay in the placement identified by CA or approved by the court;(b) Obtain approval from his or her social worker and notify his or her caregiver for extended absences from the placement of more than three days; and(c) Comply with court orders and any specific rules developed in collaboration by the youth, caregiver and social worker.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0546
Amended by WSR 14-13-051, Filed 6/12/2014, effective 7/13/2014Amended by WSR 16-06-044, Filed 2/24/2016, effective 3/26/2016Amended by WSR 16-14-065, Filed 6/30/2016, effective 7/31/2016Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." 13-08-017, § 388-25-0546, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.