DCYF may purchase child care within available funds for children of families in need of support as part of a CPS or CWS case plan. This service is short-term and time-limited. Social workers must determine if other resources are available to meet this need before authorizing payment by the department.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.12.340. WSR 21-18-110, § 110-15-4510, filed 8/31/21, effective 10/1/21. WSR 19-14-078, recodified as § 110-15-4510, filed 7/1/19, effective 7/1/19. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-20-0030, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. WSR 99-15-076, recodified as § 388-165-140, filed 7/20/99, effective 7/20/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.12.340, 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.08.090 and 74.13.0903. WSR 98-22-008, § 388-15-175, filed 10/22/98, effective 11/22/98.]