Washington SB5979 aims to improve state responses to dependent children at risk from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.

Washington SB5979 seeks to enhance the state's response to dependent children facing risks from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse. The bill mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to collaborate with judicial officers, court administrators, child welfare professionals, and parents to develop practice guidelines and training. These guidelines focus on using in-home dependencies as an alternative to provide ongoing services, support, and protective supervision.

Washington SB5979 aims to improve state responses to dependent children at risk from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.

Washington SB5979 seeks to enhance the state's response to dependent children facing risks from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse. The bill mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to collaborate with judicial officers, court administrators, child welfare professionals, and parents to develop practice guidelines and training. These guidelines focus on using in-home dependencies as an alternative to provide ongoing services, support, and protective supervision.