WAC 110-149-0130. Meeting the safety and well-being needs of children and youth

Caregivers: (1) Must follow these requirements when caring for children and youth: (a) Make reasonable efforts to protect children and youth from abuse or neglect; (b) Follow the children's or youth's case plans, including making them available for family time and visits with siblings; (c) Provide access to meet with children or youth in care at any time, including at their home and property, to support their safety and well-being. Access must be given to the following, as applicable: (i) The department; (ii) CPA representatives; (iii) Tribes; and (iv) The child's or youth's guardian ad litem (GAL), court appointed special advocate (CASA), or attorney. (d) Provide and arrange for care that is appropriate for children or youth; (e) Provide children or youth with a safe, nurturing, respectful, and supportive environment; (f) Obtain approval from the children's or youth's caseworker prior to making any significant changes to their appearance including, but not limited to: (i) Hair dying or haircuts; (ii) Piercings; and (iii) Tattoos; (g) Provide: (i) Ongoing and appropriate haircare that is specific to the needs of the children or youth; and (ii) Emotionally and developmentally appropriate care regarding their race, religion, culture, and SOGIE in their home and community including, but not limited to: (A) Providing children and youth: (I) A supportive and affirming environment; (II) Opportunities for spiritual or religious participation or nonparticipation; and (III) Tribal activities within their tribal community or extended family; (B) Using their pronouns and chosen name; (C) Not sharing their SOGIE without their permission; and (D) Connecting them to appropriate resources; and (h) Not use drugs or alcohol, whether legal or illegal, in a manner that affects their ability to provide safe care to children or youth; and (2) May be required to complete trainings or participate in in-home services to address the needs of children or youth placed in their home.