Wash. Admin. Code § 388-06A-0100 - Why are background checks done?
The children's administration does background checks to help safeguard the health, safety and well-being of children in out of home care. By doing background checks, the department reduces the risk of harm to children from individuals that have been convicted of certain crimes. The department's regulations require the evaluation of your background to determine your character, suitability and competence before you are issued a license, contract, certificate, or authorized to have unsupervised access to children.
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