Foster Parent Application Portal - Thursday Update - July 1, 2021

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Foster Parent Application Portal - Thursday Update - July 1, 2021

FPAP Thursday Update

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families website is officially updated with relevant information for the FPAP project. Visit us here (https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/practice/practice-improvement/foster-parent-application-portal) to find:

  • Introduction to the FPAP project – Including who was involved in the decision-making processes, how the portal with benefit children, who will use the portal, and how it will impact DCYF staff
  • Background on Binti – the technology company partnering with DCYF and stakeholders to develop the portal
  • Project Schedule
  • Q&A – You can find information specific to needs of DCYF Staff, Foster Parents and New Caregivers, Child Placing Agencies (CPA’s), and Tribal Partners
  • Task Force Summaries
  • Information on how the FPAP contributes to DCYF’s Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) efforts
  • CPA-Specific Information – Dates for upcoming meeting, monthly meeting links, webinar recordings and past meeting agenda and notes

You can also access updates from past communications such as weekly and monthly newsletters

There is a place on to subscribe to automated portal updates to ensure you always have the most updated info. Look for the box labeled ‘Stay Informed’ on the right-hand side and click SIGN UP FOR FOSTER CARE PORTAL UPDATES

Don’t forget! The FPAP core team is available to answer any of your questions, comments, and inquiries at: dcyf.fostercareportal@dcyf.wa.gov