WAC 110-145-3030. Maintaining connections with family and supportive individuals

Licensees must support children and youth in care in maintaining relationships with family and supportive individuals, except for interim facilities, by: (1) Obtaining and documenting in the child and youth well-being file as outlined in WAC 110-145-2890 : (a) Following the instructions and guidance from the child's or youth's representatives of individuals authorized to have contact with or take the child or youth out of the facility, including their: (i) Name; (ii) Address; and (iii) Phone number; and (b) The child's or youth's court ordered visitation plan or caseworker approved contact plan, if applicable; and (2) Supporting scheduled visits and connections by: (a) Verifying children or youth are ready on time and have what they need for the visits; (b) Assisting children and youth in care with any technology needs, per WAC 110-145-3070 ; and (c) Facilitating other approved contacts with family or supportive individuals.