WSR 26-08-013
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
[Filed March 19, 2026, 4:09 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-85 WAC, Guardianship assistance program (GAP) and extended guardianship assistance program (EGAP), and other related rules.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The child welfare division is amending chapter 110-85 WAC. These changes are related to the centralization of GAP and EGAP subsidies, the expansion of eligibility requirements for prospective guardians, additional clarification for the modification and effective dates of the GAP agreement, changes to suspensions of GAP agreements, and other housekeeping edits.
These changes are necessary to reflect who is performing the duties related to GAP and EGAP subsidies based on regional need, to reduce confusion, barriers, administrative burden for families and staff, and potential overpayments.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.
Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Geene Delaplane, 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-688-0391, email geene.delaplane@dcyf.wa.gov; or Michael Williams, 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, email Michael.williams2@dcyf.wa.gov, website www.dcyf.wa.gov.
March 19, 2026
Brenda Villarreal
Rules Coordinator