This bill amends RCW 70.128.030 to exempt certain former foster care providers from the licensure requirements for adult family homes. The new language specifies that individuals who have held an active foster family home license for at least three years and have provided personal care services to former foster youth for at least three years are exempt from these requirements. Additionally, individuals who have been approved for a child-specific license and meet similar criteria regarding care for former foster youth are also exempt.

The bill outlines specific conditions that must be met for these exemptions, including the absence of founded findings by child or adult protective services and no pending adverse licensing actions. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is authorized to establish rules to implement these provisions. Overall, the legislation aims to support former foster care providers in continuing to care for youth without the burden of additional licensing requirements, provided they meet the outlined criteria.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70.128.030
Substitute bill: 70.128.030
Bill as passed Legislature: 70.128.030
Session law: 70.128.030