Wash. Admin. Code § 388-148-1385 - How do you decide how many children may be placed in my home?
(1) We will
identify the maximum number, age range, and gender of children that may be
placed with you. We will base this on your skills, the number of care
providers, the physical accommodations in your home, and the needs of the
children placed in your home.
(2)
The maximum number of children in a licensed foster home is:
(a) Six children in a home licensed with two
caregivers. This includes your own children under the age of eighteen, and
children in foster or respite care;
(b) Four children, in a home licensed with
one caregiver. This includes your own children under the age of eighteen, and
children in foster or respite care;
(c) If you already have the maximum number of
your own children as specified in (a) or (b) in this subsection, you may be
licensed for one foster child at our discretion if you meet the other licensing
requirements.
(3) If you
reach maximum capacity during licensure because you give birth or adopt, your
licensor will determine your home's suitability for one additional
child.
(4) At any one time you may
care for not more than:
(a) Two children less
than two years of age or who are non-ambulatory, including your own children;
or
(b) Four children with
intellectual and developmental disabilities as defined in
RCW
71A.10.020; or
(c) Three medically fragile foster children
who need semi-skilled maintenance or supportive services. You must have the
qualified training and experience to provide proper care.
(5) You may have placement of a teen parent
and their child. Both the teen parent and their child do not have to be in the
custody of the department or a CPA, however, they will count towards your
maximum capacity.
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