Foster parent critical support and retention program—Availability, assessment, training, referral.

Under the foster parent critical support and retention program, foster parents who care for sexually reactive children, physically assaultive children, or children with other high-risk behaviors, as defined in RCW 74.13.280, shall receive:(1) Availability at any time of the day or night to address specific concerns related to the identified child;(2) Assessment of risk and development of a safety and supervision plan;(3) Home-based foster parent training utilizing evidence-based models; and(4) Referral to relevant community services and training provided by the local department office or community agencies.[ 2018 c 58 s 57; 2007 c 220 s 8; 2006 c 353 s 3.]Notes:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Findings—2006 c 353: See note following RCW 74.13.650.