Section 388-148-1365 - What are the personal requirements for foster parents?(1) You must be at least twenty-one years old to apply for a license.(2) You must demonstrate you have:(a) The understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and social needs of children under your care; and(b) You must have sufficient regular income to maintain your own family, without the foster care reimbursement made for the children in your care.(3) You may not use drugs or alcohol, whether legal or illegal, in a manner that affects your ability to provide safe care to children.(4) You and everyone residing on your premises or who you allow to have unsupervised access to children must demonstrate they have the ability to furnish children with a nurturing, respectful, and supportive environment.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-148-1365
Adopted by WSR 15-01-069, Filed 12/11/2014, effective 1/11/2015Amended by WSR 16-17-101, Filed 8/19/2016, effective 9/19/2016Amended by WSR 18-11-138, Filed 5/23/2018, effective 6/23/2018