§ 74.13.020. Definitions -- "Child," "child welfare services" -- Duty to provide services to homeless families with children
As used in Title 74 RCW, child welfare services shall be defined as public social services including adoption services which strengthen, supplement, or substitute for, parental care and supervision for the purpose of:
(1) Preventing or remedying, or assisting in the solution of problems which may result in families in conflict, or the neglect, abuse, exploitation, or criminal behavior of children;
(2) Protecting and caring for dependent or neglected children;
(3) Assisting children who are in conflict with their parents, and assisting parents who are in conflict with their children with services designed to resolve such conflicts;
(4) Protecting and promoting the welfare of children, including the strengthening of their own homes where possible, or, where needed;
(5) Providing adequate care of children away from their homes in foster family homes or day care or other child care agencies or facilities.
As used in this chapter, child means a person less than eighteen years of age.
The department's duty to provide services to homeless families with children is set forth in RCW 43.20A.790 and in appropriations provided by the legislature for implementation of the plan.
[1999 c 267 § 7; 1979 c 155 § 76; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 21; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 71 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 66; 1965 c 30 § 3.]
Notes:
Findings -- Intent -- Severability -- 1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.
Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
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