WAC 110-145-3060. Additional requirements when caring for Indian children

Licensees must: (1) Provide culturally-appropriate services to Indian children and their families; (2) Collaborate with the children's or youth's tribes when repairing, replacing, or providing culturally significant items; (3) Obtain approval from children's and youth's tribal caseworkers prior to making any significant changes to their appearance including, but not limited to: (a) Hair dying; (b) Haircuts; (c) Piercings; and (d) Tattoos; (4) Collaborate with children's and youth's tribal caseworkers to develop a plan that is kept in their well-being file and includes, but is not limited to: (a) Managing tribally-funded payments including, but not limited to, per capita, general welfare, settlement funds, if applicable; (b) Possessing and using Native American traditional medicines including, but not limited to: (i) Sage; (ii) Cedar; and (iii) Sweet grass; (c) Using baby boards and moss bags; and (d) Providing a plant-based or lactose-free alternative to cow's milk, if applicable; (5) Allow Indian children to attend cultural events and activities; (6) Not use discipline methods that interfere with the children's and youth's cultural needs, including cutting their hair, or taking away any religiously or culturally significant items or events; and (7) Consult with tribes regarding out-of-state or out-of-country travel requirements when caring for children or youth in the care and custody of the tribal court.