(1) The CDE will reject an individual provider who:

(a) Is the client's spouse, except in the case of an individual provider for a chore services client;

(b) Is the natural, step, or adoptive parent of a minor client aged seventeen or younger;

(c) Is the foster parent providing personal care or skills acquisition training to a child residing in their licensed foster home; or

(d) Does not meet the qualifications under WAC 388-115-0510.

(2) The CDE will also reject an individual provider when the CDE believes that the individual will be unable to appropriately meet the care needs of the consumer, including health and safety.