Section 388-25-0027 - What factors are considered in the foster care rate assessment?The assessment tool considers the average number of hours, beyond those expected for a typically developing child of the same age, the foster parent spends in:
(1) Caring and/or advocating for the child to meet the child's physical and behavioral needs;(2) Participating in parenting activities related to the child's physical or emotional/behavioral therapeutic plan;(3) Engaging in parenting activities related to supervising and supporting the educational needs of the child;(4) Participating in parenting activities related to scheduling, arranging, and supervising activities, such as medical and dental appointments for the child, visits between the child and his or her parents and/or siblings, or other school or recreational activities;(5) Repairing, cleaning or replacing household items, over and above normal repair, due to the child's chronic physical problems or destructive behavior; and(6) Preparing the child to transition back to the child's parents or to an adoptive or other foster care placement.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-25-0027
Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090. 09-16-045, § 388-25-0027, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09.