Licensees providing services to homeless or runaway youth who learn that a community child or youth staying in their facility does not have permission from their parents or guardians to be there must:

1. (1) If they are licensed as a CRC:

   1. (a) Follow the notification requirements in RCW 43.185C.280; and

   2. (b) Contact the department:

      1. (i) If unable to contact the youth's parents or guardians within 48 hours and request that the case be reviewed for:

         1. (A) Services or a dependency filing as outlined in chapter 13.34 RCW; or
         2. (B) CHINS filing as outlined in chapter 13.32A RCW; and
      2. (ii) Intake to notify them of the youth's admission to the CRC within 24 hours;
2. (2) If they are licensed as an OYS or other GCF with a stated mission to provide services to homeless or runaway youth, follow the requirements in RCW 13.32A.082; and
3. (3) Document all notifications made as required in this section in the child's or youth's well-being file.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2800, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]