In addition to the requirements in WAC 110-145-2390, the department determines capacity for facilities providing pregnant and parenting services by counting the number of parents and children and considering the space required for their bedroom as follows:

1. (1) Bedrooms must have at least 80 square feet of usable floor space when parenting youth and their infants sleep in the same room;
2. (2) Only one parenting youth and their infants may occupy a bedroom; and

3. (3) The department may grant an exception to this section with approval by an LD administrator if:

   1. (a) It is in the best interest of the children or youth in care; and

   2. (b) Supported by the:

      1. (i) LD licensor; and
      2. (ii) Child's or youth's representative.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-3520, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]