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What is initial certification?

(1) Initial certification is a document issued by DDA that indicates a children's state-operated living alternative provider meets the requirements under this chapter to deliver out-of-home services.
(2) The provider must obtain initial certification no more than ninety days after the first date of service delivery.
(3) The provider must allow a DDA-contracted evaluator to complete an on-site certification evaluation.
(4) Based on the findings of the certification evaluation, DDA may issue:
(a) Initial certification; or
(b) Provisional certification.
(5) An initial certification is valid for no more than twelve months.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and chapters 71A.28, 74.13 RCW. WSR 21-15-059, ยง 388-826-0231, filed 7/15/21, effective 8/15/21.]
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