Washington Code 26.44.270 – Family assessment — Recommendation of services
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(1) Within ten days of the conclusion of the family assessment, the department must meet with the child’s parent or guardian to discuss the recommendation for services to address child safety concerns or significant risk of subsequent child maltreatment.
Terms Used In Washington Code 26.44.270
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) If the parent or guardian disagrees with the department’s recommendation regarding the provision of services, the department shall convene a family team decision-making meeting to discuss the recommendations and objections. The caseworker’s supervisor and area administrator shall attend the meeting.
(3) If the department determines, based on the results of the family assessment, that services are not recommended then the department shall close the family assessment response case.
[ 2012 c 259 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 259 §§ 1 and 3-10: See note following RCW 26.44.020.