Washington § 74.13.650 - Foster parent critical support and retention program.

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§ 74.13.650. Foster parent critical support and retention program.

A foster parent critical support and retention program is established to retain foster parents who care for sexually reactive children, physically assaultive children, or children with other high-risk behaviors, as defined in RCW 74.13.280. Services shall consist of short-term therapeutic and educational interventions to support the stability of the placement. The department shall enter into performance-based contracts with agencies to provide this program.
[ 2018 c 284 s 63; 2009 c 520 s 92; 2007 c 220 s 7; 2006 c 353 s 2.]

Notes

Findings—2006 c 353: "The legislature finds that:
(1) Foster parents are able to successfully maintain placements of sexually reactive children, physically assaultive children, or children with other high-risk behaviors when they are provided with proper training and support. Lack of support contributes to placement disruptions and multiple moves between foster homes.
(2) Young children who have experienced repeated early abuse and trauma are at high risk for behavior later in life that is sexually deviant, if left untreated. Placement with a well-trained, prepared, and supported foster family can break this cycle." [ 2006 c 353 s 1.]

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