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Washington Administrative Code

Washington State laws and rules that pertain to foster care can be found at the following:

Child Care Agencies/Licensing Requirements
- WAC 388-145 - Emergency respite centers
- WAC 388-148 - Licensing requirements for child foster homes, staffed residential homes, group residential facilities, and child-placing agencies
- WAC 388-160 - Minimum licensing requirements for overnight youth shelters
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- WAC 388-06 - Background checks
- WAC 388-25 - Child Welfare Services - Foster Care

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HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Behavior Management Guide for Licensed Foster Care Settings - Provides expectations for foster parents for managing challenging child behaviors. (127 Kb) Guidelines for Foster Child Activities - Serves as a guide for foster parents when making decisions for foster children. (32 Kb) The Dependency Court Process and the Role that Foster Parents Can Play

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