# RCW 74.13.010: RCW 74.13.010: Declaration of purpose

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.13.010
- **Heading:** RCW 74.13.010: Declaration of purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 13 / Section 010

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard, protect, and contribute to the welfare of the children of the state, through a comprehensive and coordinated program of child welfare services provided by both the department and agencies providing for: Social services and facilities for children who require guidance, care, control, protection, treatment, or rehabilitation; setting of standards for social services and facilities for children; cooperation with public and voluntary agencies, organizations, and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities in behalf of children; and promotion of community conditions and resources that help parents to discharge their responsibilities for the care, development, and well-being of their children.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 74.13.010 RCW 74.13.010: Declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S010.md)
- [RCW 74.13.013 RCW 74.13.013: Finding—Accreditation of children's services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S013.md)
- [RCW 74.13.020 RCW 74.13.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S020.md)
- [RCW 74.13.021 RCW 74.13.021: Developmentally disabled child—Defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S021.md)
- [RCW 74.13.025 RCW 74.13.025: Counties may administer and provide services under RCW 13.32A.197—Plan for at-risk youth required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S025.md)
- [RCW 74.13.029 RCW 74.13.029: Dependency established—Social worker's duty to provide document containing information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S029.md)
- [RCW 74.13.031 RCW 74.13.031: Duties of department—Child welfare services—Children's services advisory committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S031.md)
- [RCW 74.13.035 RCW 74.13.035: Crisis residential centers—Annual records, contents—Multiple licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S035.md)
- [RCW 74.13.036 RCW 74.13.036: Implementation of chapters 13.32A and 13.34 RCW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S036.md)
- [RCW 74.13.037 RCW 74.13.037: Transitional living programs for youth in the process of being emancipated—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S037.md)
- [RCW 74.13.039 RCW 74.13.039: Runaway hotline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S039.md)
- [RCW 74.13.042 RCW 74.13.042: Petition for order compelling disclosure of record or information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S042.md)
- [RCW 74.13.045 RCW 74.13.045: Complaint resolution process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S045.md)
- [RCW 74.13.055 RCW 74.13.055: Foster care—Length of stay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S055.md)

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