WAC 110-145-2330. License required to care for children and youth

(1) Individuals or entities must have a license to provide care on a 24-hour basis to children or youth who are not related to them, except: (a) As outlined in RCW  74.15.020; or (b) By court order as outlined in chapter 74.15 RCW or RCW 13.34.065 . (2) The department will issue licenses when applicants, their personnel, and the premises: (a) Meet the licensing requirements contained in this chapter; and (b) Submit all required documents to the department. (3) Applicants for a new license must provide documentation that all direct care staff and direct care volunteers have completed behavior management training that has been approved by the department. (4) Licenses are valid: (a) For a three-year period; (b) Only for the individual or entity named on the license; and (c) Only for the specific address listed on the license. (5) Licensees must post the licenses where the public can easily view them.