Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 74.12.330 (2026)

Assistance not to be denied for want of relative or court order

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Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter a child otherwise eligible for aid shall not be denied such assistance where a relative as specified in the social security act is unavailable or refuses to accept custody and the juvenile court fails to enter an order removing the child from the custody of the parent, relative or guardian then having custody.

[ 1963 c 228 s 29.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1982–1993 · leading case: Jacquins v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 847 P.2d 513 (Wash. Ct. App. 1993).

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Jacquins v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 847 P.2d 513 (Wash. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 13× “Jaquins was entitled to financial and medical assistance under RCW 74.12.330, notwithstanding she was not a "relative of specified degree".”

Jackman v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 643 P.2d 889 (Wash. Ct. App. 1982). “Claimant does not qualify under these provisions as a dependent child or one in need, but relies on RCW 74.12.330 2 which extends eligibility to a child otherwise eligible where a relative is unavailable or refuses to accept custody and the juvenile court fails to enter an order…”

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