Negotiated Rule Making
Utilizing this Negotiated Rule Making (NRM) approach, the Licensing Division has begun the process of amending the foster care WAC 110-148 as part of the DS Settlement.
NRM is a way to develop rules by seeking consensus from delegates representing groupings made up of similar parties that are impacted by the rule. Utilizing a NRM approach to rule making has several benefits such as:
- Providing greater public access to rulemaking
- Creating more culturally and developmentally appropriate rules
- Better understanding of rule intent
- Increased compliance with rules
Dinner and Dialogue Sessions
In preparation for the next phase of the project, all caregivers are invited to Dinner and Dialogue with the FC NRM team to talk about WAC updates and enjoy a meal together.
Register for the following dates:
- Sept. 10 – 6 to 8 p.m. in Spokane
- Sept. 12 – 6 to 8 p.m. in Yakima
- Sept. 24 – 6 to 8 p.m. in Vancouver
- Sept. 26 – 6 to 8 p.m. in Renton
Listening and Learning Session Recordings
After reviewing the feedback received from FC NRM Orientations, the WAC Focus spreadsheet, and survey, the FC NMR team identified twenty-one WAC to discuss during Listening and Learning Sessions held June – July 2024. These sessions were an opportunity to hear caregiver, CPA and Stakeholder’s perspective on foster care rules and to begin the revision process prior to negotiations beginning Oct. 2024.
- Watch the June 13 Recording
- Watch the June 20 Recording
- Watch the June 27 Recording
- Watch the July 9 Recording
- Watch the July 16 Recording
- Watch the July 23 Recording
Ways to Engage
- Stay informed on the project through the Foster Care WAC Amendments website
- Recommend changes to current WAC through the Foster Care email at: [email protected]
- Attend a Dinner and Dialogue Session – Sept. 10-26, 2024.
- Provide feedback as negotiated WAC are posted for review on the website beginning July 2024
- Participate as a representative in the hybrid negotiation in October 2024
If you have any questions, email [email protected].
Project Timeline
- Oct. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023: Foster Care NRM Preparation
- Jan. 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2024: Foster Care NRM Development and Hybrid Negotiation
- Oct. 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025: Foster Care NRM In-Person Negotiations
- April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025: Foster Care NRM WAC Polishing and Filing
- July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026: Foster Care NRM Rule Training and Implementation
- July 1, 2026: Foster Care WAC compliance