WAC 110-50-1010. Purpose

The caregiver reimbursement program: (1) Is established to provide reimbursement coverage to: (a) Unlicensed kinship caregivers; (b) Those licensed by the department or by a child placing agency (CPA) in chapter 74.15 RCW, including: (i) Foster parents licensed in chapter 110-148 WAC; and (ii) Licensed kinship caregivers licensed in chapter 110-149 WAC; and (c) Certified respite providers when providing department approved respite; (2) Covers: (a) Damages caused by children or youth who are in department approved placements, within available funds, including: (i) Property damages or property loss; and (ii) Emergency medical expenses for themselves or their household members; (b) Acts of ordinary negligence; and (c) Costs for approved items not covered by the caregiver's insurance and up to the total amount the department may pay for the occurrence, per WAC 110-50-1060 ; and (3) Does not cover illegal or deceitful acts taken by the caregivers in subsection (1) of this section.