The caregiver reimbursement program:
(1) Is established to provide reimbursement coverage to:
(a) Unlicensed kinship caregivers;
(b) Those licensed by the department or by a child placing agency (CPA) in chapter 74.15 RCW, including:
(i) Foster parents licensed in chapter 110-148 WAC; and
(ii) Licensed kinship caregivers licensed in chapter 110-149 WAC; and
(c) Certified respite providers when providing department approved respite;
(2) Covers:
(a) Damages caused by children or youth who are in department approved placements, within available funds, including:
(i) Property damages or property loss; and
(ii) Emergency medical expenses for themselves or their household members;
(b) Acts of ordinary negligence; and
(c) Costs for approved items not covered by the caregiver's insurance and up to the total amount the department may pay for the occurrence, per WAC 110-50-1060; and
(3) Does not cover illegal or deceitful acts taken by the caregivers in subsection (1) of this section.