WAC 110-30-0050. Who may receive child protective services?

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 › Chapter 110-30 › Section 110-30-0050

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Children and families may receive child protective services when there is an allegation that a child has been abused or neglected:

(1) By a parent, legal custodian, or guardian of the child;

(2) While attending the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth;

(3) While attending the state school for the blind;

(4) In a state-operated facility;

(5) In a DCYF or DSHS licensed or certified facility including, but not limited to:

(a) Substance use disorder treatment facilities licensed under chapter 71.24 RCW that treat patients on a residential basis; and

(b) Entities that provide behavioral health services on a residential basis;

(6) By persons or agencies subject to licensing under chapter 74.15 RCW, including, but not limited to:

(a) Host homes; and

(b) Individuals employed by or volunteers of such facilities; and

(7) In residential private schools.

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