Scheduled Breaks for Block Appointments. An authorized requestor may include no more than a one (1) hour unpaid break within a single request for services, and only if the total duration of the appointment, including the unpaid break, is three (3) or more hours. The break duration must be clearly indicated in the requested scheduled time. Comments in a “note” section of an online request for services will not be considered as a scheduled break. Block Appointment breaks/lunch shall be flexible and taken when practicable and in accordance with DCYF’s and DSHS’ business needs.
