1. (1) The enhanced respite services (ERS) program is voluntary and does not affect a parent, legal representative, or primary caregiver's rights and responsibilities for the child.

2. (2) Before the client receives services from the provider, the parent, legal representative, or primary caregiver must:

   1. (a) Meet with the provider to plan for the client's stay;
   2. (b) Arrange with the client's current school district to maintain their school enrollment and a plan for their educational progress while receiving this service; and
   3. (c) Arrange transportation of the client to and from the facility.

3. (3) While a client is in the ERS program, the client's primary caregiver must:

   1. (a) Maintain regular contact with their child or youth throughout the child or youth's stay;
   2. (b) Participate in the client's individualized team meetings - including, intake, mid-stay, and discharge meetings - to discuss service planning and implementing strategies identified in the habilitation and behavior intervention plans; and
   3. (c) Work with ERS staff to transition the client back home on the established discharge date.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120. WSR 25-12-002, s 388-841-0110, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25.]