41 chapters · 934 sections in this title.
RCW 74.13.010 Declaration of purpose.
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The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard, protect, and contribute to the welfare of the children of the state, through a comprehensive and coordinated program of child welfare services provided by both the department and agencies providing for: Social services and facilities f…
RCW 74.13.013 Finding—Accreditation of children's services.
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The legislature finds that accreditation of children's services by an independent entity can significantly improve the quality of services provided to children and families. Accreditation involves an ongoing commitment to meeting nationally recognized standards of practice in chi…
RCW 74.13.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Case management" means convening family meetings, developing, revising, and monitoring implementation of any case plan or individual service and safety plan, coordina…
RCW 74.13.021 Developmentally disabled child—Defined.
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As used in this chapter, " developmentally disabled child" is a child who has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 and whose parent, guardian, or legal custodian and with the department mutually agree that services appropriate to the child's needs cannot be pro…