2361-SAMSCFCS4908.1SHB 2361S COMM AMDBy Committee on Children & Family Services & CorrectionsADOPTED 03/03/2004 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert thefollowing:NEW SECTION.Sec. A new section is added to chapter 13.34 RCWto read as follows: The department of social and health services shall developconsistent policies and protocols, based on current relevant research,concerning visitation for children in foster care to be implementedconsistently throughout the state. The department shall develop thepolicies and protocols in consultation with researchers in the field,communitybased agencies, courtappointed special advocates, parents'representatives, and court representatives. The policies and protocolsshall include, but not be limited to: The structure and quality ofvisitations; and training for caseworkers, visitation supervisors, andfoster parents related to visitation. The policies and protocols shall be consistent with the provisionsof this chapter and implementation of the policies and protocols shallbe consistent with relevant orders of the court.NEW SECTION.Sec. The department of social and health servicesshall report on the policies and protocols required under section 1 ofthis act to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1,2005.SHB 2361S COMM AMDBy Committee on Children & Family Services & CorrectionsADOPTED 03/03/2004 On page 1, line 1 of the title, after care; strike the remainder 1 of the title and insert adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW; andcreating a new section.--- END --- 2