# RCW 74.13.013: RCW 74.13.013: Finding—Accreditation of children's services

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C13_S013

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.13.013
- **Heading:** RCW 74.13.013: Finding—Accreditation of children's services
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 13 / Section 013

## Text

The legislature finds that accreditation of children's services by an independent entity can significantly improve the quality of services provided to children and families. Accreditation involves an ongoing commitment to meeting nationally recognized standards of practice in child welfare and holds organizations accountable for achieving improved outcomes for children. Accreditation is a structured process designed to facilitate organizational change and improvement within individual local offices. Standards require improved case management, documentation, internal case management practices, and accountability. Accreditation requires the establishment of clear communication with biological parents, foster and adoptive parents, providers, the courts, and members of the community.

## 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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