WAC 110-145-3520. Determining capacity when providing pregnant and parenting services

In addition to the requirements in WAC 110-145-2390 , the department determines capacity for facilities providing pregnant and parenting services by counting the number of parents and children and considering the space required for their bedroom as follows: (1) Bedrooms must have at least 80 square feet of usable floor space when parenting youth and their infants sleep in the same room; (2) Only one parenting youth and their infants may occupy a bedroom; and (3) The department may grant an exception to this section with approval by an LD administrator if: (a) It is in the best interest of the children or youth in care; and (b) Supported by the: (i) LD licensor; and (ii) Child's or youth's representative.