WAC 110-149-0350. Issuing or reassessing kinship licenses

(1) The licensors or CPA workers must complete a home inspection when they receive notification of licensed kinship caregivers moving within 30 calendar days of the: (a) Licensed kinship caregiver's first night in their new home when children or youth are placed; or (b) Notification of the move when no children or youth are placed. (2) The department must: (a) Make reasonable efforts to assist caregivers in acquiring the necessary items and support to meet the licensing requirements; and (b) Reassess when caregivers request to: (i) Add a kinship child or youth to their kinship license and that child or youth was not identified prior to licensure; (ii) Add or remove caregivers from their license; and (iii) Apply for a foster home license as outlined in chapter 110-148 WAC; (c) Not transfer the license to another individual; and (d) Make the final decision to license caregivers when they are certified by a CPA. (3) The department may: (a) Issue kinship licenses: (i) To relatives or suitable persons: (A) As defined: (I) In RCW 74.15.125 for child-specific licenses; (II) By tribes; or (III) By agencies requesting ICPCs; and (B) Providing care to kinship children or youth in the placement care and authority of the department, tribe, or other jurisdiction; and (ii) For a three-year period; and (b) Renew kinship licenses: (i) When caregivers and their household members meet background check requirements in chapter 110-04 WAC; and (ii) For the name and address shown on the application when the licensing requirements contained in this chapter are met. (4) Caregivers with a kinship license: (a) Must: (i) Meet and maintain the licensing requirements in: (A) RCW 74.15.030 ; and (B) This chapter; and (ii) Provide verification to the department that they are meeting the licensing requirements, if requested; and (b) Do not have the right to: (i) Have specific children or youth placed in their care; or (ii) Be a party in any department court proceedings under chapter 13.34 RCW.