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Attention CPAs,
We are excited to announce that the Washington Caregiver Application Portal (WA CAP) is LIVE for caregivers licensed through CPAs today, Sept 12.
Additionally, WA CAP users must now log in to the portal using Secure Access Washington (SAW). This includes caregivers or applicants that have already signed into WA CAP.
Why do users have to sign up for SAW?
- Data security regulations require all Washington state agencies to use Secure Access Washington (SAW).
What should current users do to prepare?
- If you have an existing SAW account, use your existing credentials to log-in. If you do not have a SAW account you will need to click on Sign Up to create an account.
- Read through and bookmark the following training:
What should CPAs do to prepare for the Sept. 12 launch?
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CPA Staff should be prepared to log into SAW. CPA Staff SAW Access Code: cpastaff
- If you have an existing SAW account, use your existing credentials to log-in. If you do not have a SAW account you will need to click on Sign UP to create an account.
- Please note, CPA Staff will get an automated message from Binti that an account has been created on their behalf. You can disregard that email; There is no action needed prior to Sept. 12.
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CPA Supervisors should be prepared to assign their staff to existing families in WA CAP. CPA Licensors should validate their assignments and work with their Regional Licensor regarding discrepancies.
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CPA Staff should be prepared to intake new families into WA CAP using SAW access. Family Access to WA CAP (Applicants, providers, and other adults) SAW Access Code: wacap
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CPA Staff should visit the website and access and bookmark process maps found on the CPA webpage: Child Placing Agencies - Certification of Foster Homes | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
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CPA Staff who need assistance can drop in during virtual troubleshooting hours:
- Sept. 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://dcyf.zoom.us/j/85020446690?pwd=Q3lKSE9QelJPRVEwWHBOZktOSm9JZz09
Meeting ID: 850 2044 6690
Passcode: 856293
Dial by your location
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)
Meeting ID: 850 2044 6690 Passcode: 856293
If you need assistance or have questions, please email dcyf.caregiverportal@dcyf.wa.gov, and a team member will contact you.
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