In an attempt to minimize the inherent intrusion in the lives of families involved in the foster care system and to maintain parental authority where appropriate, the department, absent good cause, shall follow the wishes of the natural parent regarding the placement of the child. Preferences such as family constellation, ethnicity, and religion shall be given consideration when matching children to foster homes. Parental authority is appropriate in areas that are not connected with the abuse or neglect that resulted in the dependency and should be integrated through the foster care team.

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Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
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Terms Used In Washington Code 13.32A.210

  • Abuse or neglect: means the injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances that indicate the child's health, welfare, and safety is harmed, excluding conduct permitted under RCW 9A. See Washington Code 13.32A.030
  • Department: means the department of children, youth, and families. See Washington Code 13.32A.030
  • Parent: includes custodian or guardian. See Washington Code 13.32A.030
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