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The DCYF website is officially updated with relevant information for the Washington Caregiver Application Portal by Binti (WA CAP) project schedule. Here are some highlights:
Winter 2021/2022
- Finalize functionality through Sprint User Acceptance Testing for:
- General License (and renewal)
- Child Specific License (and renewal)
- Kinship Unlicensed
- Adoption Only Unlicensed
- Certified Respite Provider (and renewal of certification)
- Expedited General License
- Expedited Child Specific License
- Tiered Home Study
- Business mapping and technical work for:
- Child Placing Agency (CPA) certification of foster homes
Spring 2022
- CPAs meet with the LD WA CAP team and Binti to design each agency’s unique portal
- Business mapping and technical work for:
- Licensing Child Placing Agencies and Group Care (begins)
- Finalize functionality through Sprint User Acceptance Testing for:
- CPA certification of Foster Homes
Summer 2022
- CPAs meet with the LD WA CAP team and Binti to design each agency’s unique portal
- Tiered Home Study training
Fall 2022
- Power User Training (Functionality and Program Specific)
- LD Staff Training (Functionality and Program Specific)
- LD staff begins accepting applications through the Binti Portal
Winter 2022/2023
- Tiered Home Study and Program Specific Training for Regional Licensing and CPAs
- Child Placing Agencies begin certifying homes through the Binti Portal
- Regional Licensing Staff begin accepting CPA home applications through the Binti Portal
Spring 2023
- Finalize functionality through Sprint User Acceptance Testing for:
- Licensing Child Placing Agencies and Group Care
Summer 2023/2024
- Go live with licensing of Child Placing Agencies and Group Care Facilities
Exciting team changes are coming! First off, WA CAP Customer Support Specialist Kayla Boutillier accepted a promotion as Foster Care Licensing QA/CQI Program Manager, beginning February 16, 2022. While we're sad to see her go, her departure presents an exciting opportunity for someone new to join the WA CAP team! Stay tuned for the official job posting.
Did you miss the WA CAP update last week? Don't worry. It's not you – it's us! Considering the new project schedule, we've decided to release WA CAP newsletter updates bi-weekly instead of weekly. Keep an eye out for our next update on February 3, 2022.
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Anyone with questions, concerns, or inquiries related to the WA CAP project is encouraged to send them here: dcyf.caregiverportal@dcyf.wa.gov.
Read more about the portal and what it will do on our DCYF website.
There is also a place on our website 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 CAREGIVER PORTAL UPDATES.
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