WAC 110-149-0080. Respite or babysitting for children and youth

Caregivers: (1) Have the right to receive breaks from caregiving, including respite; (2) Must obtain their caseworker's approval if babysitting will be provided regularly or more than 72 hours; and (3) May: (a) Make their own arrangements for babysitting using the prudent parenting guidelines, if it will be provided occasionally and is less than 72 hours, per RCW 74.13.710 ; (b) Have respite provided inside or outside of their home; (c) Identify individuals to become certified kinship respite providers who will be paid by the department; (d) Request the department or their CPA to help locate licensed foster homes to provide respite care; and (e) Contact the children's or youth's caseworker to locate tribal certified respite homes.