Under the Prudent Parent Law, you can determine who you trust to watch your foster child in your own home for up to 72 hours. If you are arranging in-home respite for longer than 72 hours, the respite provider must meet these requirements:
- Background clearance through CA*
*Forms available from CA staff - Washington state criminal check with fingerprints
- Have current First Aid/CPR/Infant CPR certification
- Provide three personal references to CA
- Complete an interview with a DLR licensor or the child’s caseworker