Where a child is placed in an out-of-home placement pursuant to *RCW 13.32A.090(3)(d)(ii), the department shall make available family reconciliation services in order to facilitate the reunification of the family. Any such placement may continue as long as there is agreement by the child and parent.

NOTES:

*Reviser’s note: RCW 13.32A.090 was recodified as RCW 43.185C.280 pursuant to 2015 c 69 § 30.
FindingsShort titleIntentConstruction1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.
Severability1981 c 298: See note following RCW 13.32A.040.
Effective dateSeverability1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
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Terms Used In Washington Code 13.32A.100

  • Department: means the department of children, youth, and families. See Washington Code 13.32A.030
  • Family reconciliation services: means services provided by culturally relevant, trauma-informed community-based entities under contract with the department, or provided directly by the department, designed to assess and stabilize the family with the goal of resolving crisis and building supports, skills, and connection to community networks and resources including, but not limited to:
Washington Code 13.32A.030
  • Out-of-home placement: means a placement in a foster family home or group care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 74. See Washington Code 13.32A.030
  • Parent: includes custodian or guardian. See Washington Code 13.32A.030