When a client is in the RHDY program, DCYF must:

1. (1) Provide DDA with a court order authorizing DCYF to pursue and consent to residential habilitation services. This is not required if DDA obtains consent directly from the parent or guardian.

2. (2) Ensure that youth under age 16 have access to their:

   1. (a) Insurance card;
   2. (b) Birth certificate (certified is preferred); and
   3. (c) Social security number verification letter or social security card.

3. (3) Ensure that youth age 16 and older have access to their:

   1. (a) Insurance card;
   2. (b) Certified birth certificate;
   3. (c) Social security card; and
   4. (d) State identification card.
4. (4) Enroll the client in the local school district where the RHDY program is located.
5. (5) Identify the court-ordered educational liaison who will sign documents for school and participate in meetings, including individual education plan meetings, unless the parent is serving in that capacity.

6. (6) Identify a DCYF representative who is able to make medical and dental decisions and provide consents on behalf of the youth as required per WAC 110-145-1845. Attend and participate in:

   1. (a) The development and implementation of the RHDY engagement plan;
   2. (b) Individualized team meetings; and
   3. (c) The DDA annual assessment, including the person-centered service plan.

7. (7) Ensure management of the client's finances and benefits, by:

   1. (a) Maintaining client financial eligibility;
   2. (b) Managing, or appointing a representative payee to manage, the client's social security or supplemental security income in accordance with federal social security rules, including ensuring that the client is not over federal resource limits; and
   3. (c) Ensuring payment of DCYF's responsibility for the DCYF portion of client's daily rate in the RHDY program.

8. (8) Coordinate family time visits, in person or remote, by:

   1. (a) Identifying a provider for any supervision or monitoring needs; and
   2. (b) Securing transportation to and from family time visits.

9. (9) Arrange for non-routine transportation, including transportation:

   1. (a) To the RHDY program;
   2. (b) To and from family time visits; and
   3. (c) To court hearings and other DCYF case related appointments or meetings.
10. (10) Partner with DDA before any potential change to the client's court-ordered placement or dependency status.
11. (11) Notify DDA no more than one business day after a change to a client's dependency status or placement.
12. (12) Provide updated copies of court orders to DDA at the time of each annual assessment showing that the client continues to meet eligibility for the RHDY program.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.380, 71A.12.380(1), and 42 C.F.R. 441.301. WSR 25-15-103, s 388-842-0185, filed 7/17/25, effective 8/17/25.]