An individual stands "in loco parentis" when the individual acts in place of a parent, intentionally takes over parental duties, and is responsible for exercising day-to-day care and control fulfilling the child's physical and psychological needs.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
50A.04.215. WSR 19-08-016, § 192-500-060, filed 3/22/19, effective 4/22/19.]