(1) The application must include a copy of the child's medical and family background report signed by the adoptive parent(s) (DSHS 13-041). It must also include copies of department records or medical or therapist reports that document the child's physical, mental, developmental, cognitive or emotional disability, or risk of any such disability.
(2) The applicant must include a copy of a preplacement report or home study completed by the department, an agency, or an individual approved by the court (see RCW
26.33.190(1)).
(3) If the applicant is requesting a monthly cash payment, the applicant and the department must mutually agree to the amount of the payment according to the requirements of WAC
388-27-0220.
(4) If the applicant is requesting reimbursement of nonrecurring costs, the applicant must include this request in the application. (See WAC
388-27-0380 and
388-27-0385 for the type and amount of expenses the department may reimburse.)
(5) The applicant must furnish a copy of the applicant's most recently filed federal income tax return. If the applicant is not required to file a federal income tax return, the applicant must submit a financial statement with the applicant's adoption support application.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-80-0100, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. § 671-675, RCW
26.33.340,
74.13A.020,
74.13A.030,
74.13A.040,
74.13A.045,
74.13A.047,
74.13A.060,
74.13A.075,
74.13A.085,
74.13A.100,
74.15.020, 45 C.F.R. § 1356.40. WSR 18-14-008, § 388-27-0165, filed 6/21/18, effective 7/22/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.13.109,
74.13.031, 2002 c 371 § 202(8), 42 U.S.C. 671-675. WSR 04-06-024, § 388-27-0165, filed 2/23/04, effective 3/25/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.13.031. WSR 01-08-045, § 388-27-0165, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.]