2361-S AMS CFC S4908.1

SHB 2361 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections

ADOPTED 03/03/2004

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 13.34 RCW to read as follows:

The department of social and health services shall develop consistent policies and protocols, based on current relevant research, concerning visitation for children in foster care to be implemented consistently throughout the state. The department shall develop the policies and protocols in consultation with researchers in the field, community-based agencies, court-appointed special advocates, parents' representatives, and court representatives. The policies and protocols shall include, but not be limited to: The structure and quality of visitations; and training for caseworkers, visitation supervisors, and foster parents related to visitation.

The policies and protocols shall be consistent with the provisions of this chapter and implementation of the policies and protocols shall be consistent with relevant orders of the court.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The department of social and health services shall report on the policies and protocols required under section 1 of this act to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1, 2005."

SHB 2361 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections

ADOPTED 03/03/2004

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "care;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW; and creating a new section."

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