1. (1) If a provider decides to stop providing services to a client, the provider must:

   1. (a) Notify DDA and DCYF at least 30 days before the effective date;

   2. (b) Provide one of the following reasons:

      1. (i) The provider cannot meet the needs of the client;
      2. (ii) The client's safety or the safety of other people in the facility is endangered;
      3. (iii) The client's health or the health of other people in the facility would otherwise be endangered;
      4. (iv) The provider ceases to operate; or
   3. (c) Participate in the development of a transition plan.
2. (2) DDA will work with the legal representative to complete an updated referral packet which will be sent to all providers with current capacity with agreement from the legal representative.
3. (3) If the client does not transition to a new provider by the end of 30 days, DCYF must resume care and custody of the client pending admission of the client by a RHDY provider.
4. (4) If the client is in a temporary setting, (e.g., medical or criminal justice facility) and the provider determines they are unable to have the client safely return to their program, DCYF must resume care and custody of the client upon discharge from the temporary setting.

[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 388-842-0230, filed 7/17/25, effective 8/17/25.]