PDFWAC 110-90-0190

What must the youth do to remain in the extended foster care program?

To remain in the extended foster care program, unless otherwise authorized by court order, the youth must:
(1) Agree to participate in the program as expressed in the written extended foster care agreement;
(2) Maintain the standard of eligibility as set by the youth's academic program, employment related program, employment status, or documented medical condition;
(3) Participate in the case plan, including monthly health and safety visits;
(4) Acknowledge that CA has responsibility for the youth's care and placement by authorizing CA to have access to records related to court-ordered medical, mental health, drug/alcohol treatment services, additional necessary services, educational records needed to determine continuing eligibility for the program, medical records related to a documented medical condition for purposes of qualifying for extended foster care under WAC 388-25-0506 (1)(f); and
(5) Remain in the approved foster care placement and follow placement rules as follows:
(a) Stay in the placement identified by CA or approved by the court;
(b) Obtain approval from his or her social worker and notify his or her caregiver for extended absences from the placement of more than three days; and
(c) Comply with court orders and any specific rules developed in collaboration by the youth, caregiver and social worker.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-90-0190, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 13.34.145, 13.34.267, 74.13.020, 74.13.031, 43.88C.010, 74.13.107, 43.131.416, and 13.34.030. WSR 16-14-065, § 388-25-0546, filed 6/30/16, effective 7/31/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 13.34.145, 13.34.267, 74.13.020, 74.13.031, 43.88C.010, 74.13.107, 43.131.416, 13.34.030 and Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-351). WSR 16-06-044, § 388-25-0546, filed 2/24/16, effective 3/26/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 13.34.145, 13.34.267, 74.13.020, 74.13.031, 43.88C.010, 74.13.107, 43.131.416, 13.34.030. WSR 14-13-051, § 388-25-0546, filed 6/12/14, effective 7/13/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." WSR 13-08-017, § 388-25-0546, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.]