Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
GENERAL
Chapter 388-06A - Background check requirements for children's administration
Section 388-06A-0110 - Who must have background checks?
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Under RCW 74.15.030, prior to authorizing unsupervised access to children, the department requires background checks on all providers who may have unsupervised access to children. This includes licensed, certified, or contracted providers, their current or prospective employees and prospective adoptive parents as defined in RCW 26.33.-020.
(2) Under RCW 74.15.030, prior to authorizing unsupervised access to children, the department also requires background checks on other individuals who may have unsupervised access to children in department licensed or contracted homes, or facilities that provide care. The department requires background checks on all of the following people:
(3) Under RCW 13.34.138, prior to returning a dependent child home, the department requires a background check on all adults residing in the home.