Caregivers:

1. (1) Must follow these requirements when caring for children and youth:

   1. (a) Make reasonable efforts to protect children and youth from abuse or neglect;
   2. (b) Follow the children's or youth's case plans, including making them available for family time and visits with siblings;

   3. (c) Provide access to meet with children or youth in care at any time, including at their home and property, to support their safety and well-being. Access must be given to the following, as applicable:

      1. (i) The department;
      2. (ii) CPA representatives;
      3. (iii) Tribes; and
      4. (iv) The child's or youth's guardian ad litem (GAL), court appointed special advocate (CASA), or attorney.
   4. (d) Provide and arrange for care that is appropriate for children or youth;
   5. (e) Provide children or youth with a safe, nurturing, respectful, and supportive environment;

   6. (f) Obtain approval from the children's or youth's caseworker prior to making any significant changes to their appearance including, but not limited to:

      1. (i) Hair dying or haircuts;
      2. (ii) Piercings; and
      3. (iii) Tattoos;

   7. (g) Provide:

      1. (i) Ongoing and appropriate haircare that is specific to the needs of the children or youth; and

      2. (ii) Emotionally and developmentally appropriate care regarding their race, religion, culture, and SOGIE in their home and community including, but not limited to:

         1. (A) Providing children and youth:

            1. (I) A supportive and affirming environment;
            2. (II) Opportunities for spiritual or religious participation or nonparticipation; and
            3. (III) Tribal activities within their tribal community or extended family;
         2. (B) Using their pronouns and chosen name;
         3. (C) Not sharing their SOGIE without their permission; and
         4. (D) Connecting them to appropriate resources; and
   8. (h) Not use drugs or alcohol, whether legal or illegal, in a manner that affects their ability to provide safe care to children or youth; and
2. (2) May be required to complete trainings or participate in in-home services to address the needs of children or youth placed in their home.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34, 74.13, 74.15 RCW, and 45 C.F.R. ss 1355 and 1356. WSR 25-12-071, s 110-149-0130, filed 5/30/25, effective 6/30/25.]