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, it outlines specific conditions that must be met for this exemption, including having no founded findings by child or adult protective services and not being subject to adverse licensing actions at the time the youth exits the foster care system.

Furthermore, the bill also provides an exemption for individuals who have been approved for a child-specific license by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, under similar conditions. The department is granted the authority to establish rules to implement these exemptions. Overall, the bill 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