74.15.240 - Responsible living skills program -- Eligibility.

Responsible living skills program — Eligibility.

To be eligible for placement in a responsible living skills program, the minor must be dependent under chapter 13.34 RCW and must have lived in a HOPE center or in a secure crisis residential center. However, if the minor's caseworker determines that placement in a responsible living skills program would be the most appropriate placement given the minor's current circumstances, prior residence in a HOPE center or secure crisis residential center before placement in a responsible living program is not required. Responsible living skills centers are intended as a placement alternative for dependent youth that the department chooses for the youth because no other services or alternative placements have been successful. Responsible living skills centers are not for dependent youth whose permanency plan includes return to home or family reunification.

[2008 c 267 § 11; 1999 c 267 § 14.]

Notes: Findings -- Intent -- Severability -- 1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.