Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 74 Public Assistance - Section 74.13.130 Nonrecurring adoption expenses

§ 74.13.130. Nonrecurring adoption expenses

The secretary may authorize the payment, from the appropriations available from the general fund, of all or part of the nonrecurring adoption expenses incurred by a prospective parent. "Nonrecurring adoption expenses" means those expenses incurred by a prospective parent in connection with the adoption of a difficult to place child including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, court costs, and agency fees. Payment shall be made in accordance with rules adopted by the department.

This section shall have retroactive application to January 1, 1987. For purposes of retroactive application, the secretary may provide reimbursement to any parent who adopted a difficult to place child between January 1, 1987, and one year following June 7, 1990, regardless of whether the parent had previously entered into an adoption support agreement with the department.

[1990 c 285 § 8; 1985 c 7 § 142; 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 9; 1971 ex.s. c 63 § 11.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Purpose -- Severability -- 1990 c 285: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.

     Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 67: See note following RCW 19.28.351.

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