A person is eligible for the out-of-home services program if:

1. (1) The person:

   1. (a) Is between ages eight through 17, unless the client meets criteria under WAC 388-826-0230;
   2. (b) Is DDA-eligible under chapter 388-823 WAC;
   3. (c) Is eligible for the core waiver under chapter 388-845 WAC, or roads to community living under WAC 182-513-1235;
   4. (d) Has received medically necessary inpatient treatment—when recommended by the client's treating professional;
   5. (e) Does not have a treatment recommendation for a locked or secure facility; and

   6. (f) Is not:

      1. (i) The subject of court-ordered out-of-home care through a dependency action under RCW 13.34.060; or
      2. (ii) The subject of court-ordered out-of-home care through a tribal child welfare action; and

2. (2) The person's parent or legal representative:

   1. (a) Requests out-of-home services in accordance with RCW 71A.28.030; and
   2. (b) Acknowledges and understands that enrollment in the out-of-home services program does not affect the legal rights and responsibilities of a client's parent or legal representative.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. WSR 25-11-094, amended and recodified as s 388-826-0300, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and chapters 71A.28, 74.13 RCW. WSR 21-15-059, § 388-826-0010, filed 7/15/21, effective 8/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.13.350. WSR 18-23-004, § 388-826-0010, filed 11/7/18, effective 12/8/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.350. WSR 02-22-057, § 388-826-0010, filed 10/31/02, effective 12/1/02.]