The department shall conduct the monthly visits with children and caregivers to whom it is providing child welfare services.
Notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 13.32A.170 through 13.32A.200, 43.185C.295, 74.13.035, and 74.13.036, or of this section all services to be provided by the department under subsections (4), (7), and (9) of this section, subject to the limitations of these subsections, may be provided by any program offering such services funded pursuant to Titles II and III of the federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention act of 1974.
RCW 74.13.031
Findings-Intent- 2024 c 192 : See note following RCW 13.34.030.
Effective date- 2018 c 34 : See note following RCW 13.34.267.
Construction-Competitive procurement process and contract provisions-Conflict with federal requirements and Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978-2017 3rd sp.s. c 20: See notes following RCW 74.13.270.
Finding-Intent- 2017 c 265 : "The legislature finds that a large number of foster youth experience homelessness. The legislature intends that individuals who are eligible for extended foster care services are able to receive those services to help prevent them from experiencing homelessness. The 2016 office of homeless youth annual report identifies ensuring that youth exiting public systems are not released into homelessness as a goal and recommends expanding options for youth to enroll in extended foster care." [2017 c 265 s 1.]
Effective date- 2015 c 240 : See note following RCW 13.34.267.
Effective date- 2014 c 122 : See note following RCW 13.34.267.
Effective date- 2013 c 332 s s 8and 10: See note following RCW 74.13.020.
Expiration date- 2013 c 332 s s 7and 9: See note following RCW 74.13.020.
Findings-Recommendations-Application- 2013 c 332 : See notes following RCW 13.34.267.
Effective date- 2013 c 32 s 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect December 1, 2013." [2013 c 32 s 3.]
Expiration date- 2013 c 32 s 1: "Section 1 of this act expires December 1, 2013." [2013 c 32 s 4.]
Effective date- 2012 c 259 s s 1and 3-10: See note following RCW 26.44.020.
Intent- 2012 c 52 : "Since 2006, under a program known as "foster care to 21," the Washington state legislature has provided services to young adults transitioning out of foster care in order for them to enroll in and complete their postsecondary educations. In 2008, the United States congress passed the fostering connections to success and increasing adoptions act of 2008, which allows states to receive a federal match for state dollars expended in supporting youth transitioning out of foster care. In 2011, the Washington state legislature opted to create the "extended foster care program," in order to receive the federal match for youth completing high school. It is the intent of this act to enable the state to receive the federal match to offset costs expended on supporting youth seeking postsecondary education. This act would result in these youth being served under the extended foster care program, for which there is a federal match, instead of the foster care to 21 program, which relies solely on state dollars. It is the intent of the legislature to allow all youth currently enrolled in the foster care to 21 program for the purposes of postsecondary education to remain enrolled until they turn twenty-one, are no longer otherwise eligible, or choose to leave the program. Within three years of June 7, 2012, the "foster care to 21" program will cease to operate, and youth seeking a postsecondary education will be solely served by the extended foster care program." [2012 c 52 s 1.]
Intent- 2011 c 330 : See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Findings- 2011 c 160 : "The legislature finds that foster parents are a critical piece of the dependency system. The legislature further finds that the majority of foster parents provide excellent care to children in the dependency system, many of whom have suffered serious damage in their families of origin. It is the legislature's belief that through the selfless dedication of many foster parents that abused and neglected children are able to heal and go on to lead productive lives. The legislature also believes that some foster parents act in ways that are damaging to the children in their care and it is the department of social and health services' responsibility to make sure all children in care are safe. The legislature finds that unannounced visits to caregivers' homes is another method by which the department of social and health services can make sure the children in foster care are safe." [2011 c 160 s 1.]
Effective date- 2009 c 235 s 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect October 1, 2010." [2009 c 235 s 7.]
Expiration date- 2009 c 235 s 4: "Section 4 of this act expires October 1, 2010." [2009 c 235 s 8.]
Findings-Intent- 2009 c 235 : "(1) The legislature finds that the federal fostering connections to success and increasing adoptions act of 2008 provides important new opportunities for the state to use federal funding to promote permanency and positive outcomes for youth in foster care and for those who age out of the foster care system.
(2) The legislature also finds that research regarding former foster youth is generally sobering. Longitudinal research on the adult functioning of former foster youth indicates a disproportionate likelihood that youth aging out of foster care and those who spent several years in care will experience poor outcomes in a variety of areas, including limited human capital upon which to build economic security; untreated mental or behavioral health problems; involvement in the criminal justice and corrections systems; and early parenthood combined with second-generation child welfare involvement. The legislature further finds that research also demonstrates that access to adequate and appropriate supports during the period of transition from foster care to independence can have significant positive impacts on adult functioning and can improve outcomes relating to educational attainment and postsecondary enrollment; employment and earnings; and reduced rates of teen pregnancies.
(3) The legislature intends to clarify existing authority for foster care services beyond age eighteen and to establish authority for future expansion of housing and other supports for youth aging out of foster care and youth who achieved permanency in later adolescence." [2009 c 235 s 1.]
Effective date-2008 c 267 s 6: "Section 6 of this act takes effect December 31, 2008." [ 2008 c 267 s 14.]
Severability-2007 c 413: See note following RCW 13.34.215.
Construction-2006 c 266: "Nothing in this act shall be construed to create:
(1) An entitlement to services;
(2) Judicial authority to extend the jurisdiction of juvenile court in a proceeding under chapter 13.34 RCW to a youth who has attained eighteen years of age or to order the provision of services to the youth; or
(3) A private right of action or claim on the part of any individual, entity, or agency against the department of social and health services or any contractor of the department." [ 2006 c 266 s 2.]
Adoption of rules-2006 c 266: "The department of social and health services is authorized to adopt rules establishing eligibility for independent living services and placement for youths under this act." [ 2006 c 266 s 3.]
Study and report-2006 c 266: "(1) Beginning in July 2008 and subject to the approval of its governing board, the Washington state institute for public policy shall conduct a study measuring the outcomes for foster youth who have received continued support pursuant to RCW 74.13.031(10). The study should include measurements of any savings to the state and local government. The institute shall issue a report containing its preliminary findings to the legislature by December 1, 2008, and a final report by December 1, 2009.
(2) The institute is authorized to accept nonstate funds to conduct the study required in subsection (1) of this section." [ 2006 c 266 s 4.]
Finding-2006 c 221: See note following RCW 13.34.315.
Effective date-2004 c 183: See note following RCW 13.34.160.
Findings-Intent-Severability-1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.
Application-Effective date-1997 c 386: See notes following RCW 13.50.010.
Effective date-1997 c 272: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1997." [ 1997 c 272 s 8.]
Effective date-1987 c 170 ss 10 and 11: "Sections 10 and 11 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 170 s 16.]
Severability-1987 c 170: See note following RCW 13.04.030.
Severability-1981 c 298: See note following RCW 13.32A.040.
Effective dates-Severability-1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
Severability-1967 c 172: See note following RCW 74.15.010.
Declaration of purpose-1967 c 172: See RCW 74.15.010.
Abuse of child: Chapter 26.44 RCW.
Licensing of agencies caring for or placing children, expectant mothers, and individuals with developmental disabilities: Chapter 74.15 RCW.