{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-74.13.010","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 74.13.010","heading":"Declaration of purpose.","body":"The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard, protect, and contribute to the welfare of the children of the state, through a comprehensive and coordinated program of child welfare services provided by both the department and agencies providing for: Social services and facilities for children who require guidance, care, control, protection, treatment, or rehabilitation; setting of standards for social services and facilities for children; cooperation with public and voluntary agencies, organizations, and citizen groups in the development and coordination of programs and activities in behalf of children; and promotion of community conditions and resources that help parents to discharge their responsibilities for the care, development, and well-being of their children.","path":["Title 74","Chapter 74.13"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.13.010","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T01:42:22Z","sha256":"ddc83fd81f9cc5184e8e6cf587f16992a26f734689d1768b280872f5b8e0478e","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-74.12a.020","next":"us-wa/rcw-74.13.013"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}