Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS
Managing Records and Reporting
Section 388-145-1530 - What information can be shared about a child or a child's family?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-145-1530
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Information about a child or the child's family is confidential and must only be shared with people directly involved in the case plan for a child.
(2) For children placed by the department, you may discuss information about the child, the child's family and the case plan only with:
(a) A representative of the
department, including staff from DCFS, DLR and DDA;
(b) A representative of the department of
health, the office of the state fire marshal and the office of the family and
children's ombuds;
(c) A group
residential program staff;
(d) The
child's attorney;
(e) The child's
assigned guardian ad litem or court-appointed special advocate;
and/or
(f) Others designated by the
child's DSHS worker.
(3) You may check with your child's DSHS worker for guidance about sharing information with the child's teacher, counselor, doctor, respite care provider, any other professional, or others involved in the case plan.
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