2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 74 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
74.13 Child welfare services.
74.13.010 Declaration of purpose.
RCW 74.13.010 Declaration of purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard, protect, and contribute to the welfare of the children of the state, through a comprehensive and coordinated program of child welfare services provided by both the department and supervising agencies providing for: Social services and facilities for children who require guidance, care, control, protection, treatment, or rehabilitation; setting of standards for social services and facilities for children; cooperation with public and voluntary agencies, organizations, and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities in behalf of children; and promotion of community conditions and resources that help parents to discharge their responsibilities for the care, development, and well-being of their children.
[2009 c 520 § 49; 1965 c 30 § 2.]
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