The foster parent shared leave pool was created to allow state employees to voluntarily donate their leave to be used by any eligible employee who is a licensed foster parent pursuant to RCW 74.15.040 so they may:

1. (1) Care for a foster child; and/or
2. (2) Prepare to accept a foster child in their home.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.04 RCW. WSR 18-03-081, § 357-31-835, filed 1/15/18, effective 2/16/18.]