Licensees must complete the following as part of the admission process:

1. (1) Provide orientation to:

   1. (a) Children and youth over the age of six based on their developmental capabilities. This must be provided both verbally and in writing and must include a:

      1. (i) Tour of the licensed premises; and

      2. (ii) Description of:

         1. (A) The programs; and
         2. (B) Basic rules including personal boundaries; and

   2. (b) Parents or guardians when they have placed their children or youth in the licensee's care that includes either verbally or in writing a description of the:

      1. (i) Facility and programs; and
      2. (ii) Basic rules;

2. (2) Give the following in orientation, except for interim facilities to:

   1. (a) Children and youth:

      1. (i) A map of the licensed premises;
      2. (ii) A description of the services;
      3. (iii) The description of children's and youth's rights; and
      4. (iv) A review of the fire evacuation plan; and

   2. (b) Children, youth, and parents or guardians, a copy of the client visitation policy approved by the department that includes information on accessing their child's or youth's:

      1. (i) Attorney, if applicable; and
      2. (ii) Department or tribal caseworker, if applicable; and

3. (3) Keep written documentation in the child's or youth's well-being file of the completed orientation signed by the:

   1. (a) Individual providing the orientation; and
   2. (b) Child or youth according to their developmental capabilities.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-2850, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]