SB 5210 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Provides that, whenever a child is taken into custody pursuant to RCW 13.34.060, the supervising agency shall:  (1) First seek to place the child with any person related to the child as described in RCW 74.15.020(2)(a), who is willing and available to care for the child, with whom the child has a relationship, and with whom the child is comfortable;

     (2) document its efforts to accomplish the requirements of this provision; and

     (3) if unable to accomplish these requirements, place the child in a shelter care facility.