Facilities licensed as SRHs:

1. (1) Must not, at any time, exceed a capacity of six children and youth in care, which includes:

   1. (a) Those placed by the department;
   2. (b) Children of the youth in care;
   3. (c) Other children and youth living in the home; and
   4. (d) Any individuals enrolled in the EFC program; and

2. (2) May be restricted by the department on the number of children and youth in an SRH according to the age and needs of the children and youth, including the following:

   1. (a) Only two children under two years of age in care at a time, unless the licensee offers pregnant and parenting services;
   2. (b) A maximum of three pregnant and parenting youth in care at a time; or

   3. (c) Up to three children and youth with mental or physical disabilities that are severe enough to require nursing care if the licensee meets the following conditions:

      1. (i) The personnel are qualified by training and experience to provide proper care, including necessary medical procedures; and
      2. (ii) The treatment is under the supervision of licensed health care providers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-3440, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]