Attend a Foster Care WAC Amendment Meeting in June

Dear Foster Parents,

The Washington State Department, of Children, Youth, and Families is in the process of amending the foster care WAC 110-148 as part of the D.S. Settlement.

You are invited to provide your feedback about these proposed WAC changes at our Listening and Learning sessions. *You will receive training credits for attending.

Dates:

• June 4, 2024: 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
• June 6, 2024: 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom Link   
• Agenda:
  • 110-148-1305: What definitions do I need to know to understand this chapter?
  • 110-148-1345: Who must have access to my home?
  • 110-148-1410: What information is confidential and what information can I share about a child or a child's family?

Dates: 

• June 11, 2024: 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
• June 13, 2024: 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom Link
• Agenda:
  • 110-148-1375: What training am I required to have before I become licensed?
  • 110-148-1340: What do I do to renew my license?
  • 110-148-1380: What training must I complete after I am licensed?  
  • 110-148-1385: How do you decide the capacity for my home?

Dates:

• June 18, 2024: 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
• June 20, 2024: 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom Link
• Agenda: 
  • 110-148-1515: What are the requirements regarding food?  
  • 110-148-1520: What services am I expected to provide for children in my care?
  • 110-148-1525: What are the educational an d vocational instruction requirements for children in care?

Dates:

• June 25, 2024: 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
• June 27, 2024: 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Zoom Link
• Agenda:
  • 110-148-1430: What are other reporting requirements?
  • 110-148-1440: What are the requirements for my home and property?
  • 110-148-1455: How must I keep children safe around bodies of water?  

 To learn more, visit the Foster Care WAC Amendments website. If you have any questions, email dcyf.fostercarenrm@dcyf.wa.gov.

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