PDFWAC 110-147-1690

What steps must I take prior to entering into a contract with an adoptive applicant?

(1) The applicant must submit an application to your agency.
(2) You must complete an adoption home study as outlined in WAC 110-147-1695.
(3) Once you have approved an application, but before you sign a contract for services, you must give the applicants a written statement about:
(a) The adoption agency's fixed fees and fixed charges to be paid by the applicant per WAC 110-147-1680;
(b) An estimate of fixed fees or additional itemized expenses to be paid by applicant; and
(c) Specific services covered by fees that you offer for child placement or adoption.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 22-11-091, § 110-147-1690, filed 5/18/22, effective 6/18/22. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-147-1690, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1690, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]