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December 2025 Issue:
 In partnership with DCYF and Tribal Courts, the Holiday Magic program sends children and youth in foster care one gift during the holidays. Gifts can be requested until Dec. 16, but these later requests will likely be delivered in early January.
Who's eligible?
Dependent children of the state of Washington who are:
- In an out-of-placement home, including tribal children who are state dependents
- Age 18 or older and participating in the Extended Foster Care/Foster Programs
- Served under the courtesy supervision and residing in another region of the state
- Served under the Interstate Compact of Children (ICPC) residing in another state
- Children placed in out of home care on a Shelter Care Order
- Children and youth under the jurisdiction of tribal court are eligible. (Treehouse will reach out to tribes)
How to Make a Request
Youth or their caregivers can submit a request online or call the registration line at 206-267-5111. Online registration is preferred.
Questions? Reach out to Kinship Care and Guardianship Program Manager, Geene Delaplane at geene.delaplane@dcyf.wa.gov.
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To make messaging more accessible for all, DCYF sends all caregiver related communications in Spanish.
If you would like to be removed from the Spanish distribution list, please respond to this email.
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Speaker: Camille Hereth
In this workshop we will identify what compassion fatigue and burnout looks like and feels like and what the difference is between the two. We will address how it affects someone’s ability to function at work and in their personal lives as well as identify different areas that people can work to increase resourcing for themselves to mitigate stress and secondary trauma they may be experiencing from work. Register Today
SUD Family Education Sessions
The Alliance
Alliance CaRes Newsletter
Coordinated Care
DCYF Supports and Resources
Note: This will be the last issue of this newsletter for the remainder of the year. DCYF is working on revamping its newsletters to ensure content is relevant, useful, and timely for its readers.
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Caregivers who don’t use direct deposit must complete and submit a provider registration form by May 1, 2026.
You have two options for submitting the forms:
Additionally, the direct deposit forms listed on the SSPS Main Menu with the revised date of Oct. 17, 2023, are outdated, and OFM will stop accepting them at the end of this year. Ensure you are using the forms directly from the OFM website for secure electronic submission via DocuSign.™
Note: Once notified of completion, DocuSign™ will automatically submit the forms. Please do not send PDF copies of electronically submitted forms.
To manually complete the forms, print, sign with a blue or black pen, scan to a PDF, and submit to: supplierforms@ofm.wa.gov.
Note: PDF forms with a stamped, inserted, or electronic signature will not be accepted. Forms with information crossed out or in white-out will not be accepted.
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As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the amazing caregivers who joined us in the negotiated rulemaking process. Your voices, insights, and dedication have been essential in shaping the draft of WAC Chapter 110-148. We deeply value the time you’ve given and the thoughtful input you’ve shared.
Caregivers have played a vital role every step of the way, helping guide meaningful changes that reflect real experiences and needs. We’re excited to continue this collaboration and look forward to welcoming even more caregiver participation during the public comment period in early 2026.
If you have general questions, contact the Foster Care NRM team at dcyf.fostercarenrm@dcyf.wa.gov, or you can check out the website for the latest project updates.
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As you've probably seen, the Alliance has launched a new training platform.
With the new system, in order to view and register for a training, you need to complete your profile and log in.
Please create only one account and, when possible, use the same email as you did for the old system. Your certificates from the old system will be transferred to the new system. If you have questions or need help registering for the new catalog, please reach out to AllianceSupport@uw.edu.
Changing your category or profile type
Anyone can change the category of their profile at any time. You can also switch between profile types very easily by selecting the profile type, saving, and then searching the course catalog. Then repeat, go back to your profile, change the profile type, save, then search the course catalog.
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The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence
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African American Hair and Skin Care — Dec. 14, Noon to 5 p.m. This training will help you understand the complexity of caring for African American and biracial hair and skin. You will gain skills and knowledge to be culturally responsive to the needs of the children/youth in their care. The provider will demonstrate how to properly wash, dry and style (including braiding) for African American children and youth in their care. Register Here
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Pathways to Permanency: Reunification — Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to Noon
Pathways to Permanency is a collection of courses designed for caregivers to strengthen their understanding of permanency options for children in out-of-home care, with a focus on the role of the Family Team in the permanency planning process. In this session, you will explore the pathway of reunification, gaining insights into how child safety is assessed and how those decisions guide the process of bringing families back together. Register Here
Learn about all the upcoming classes.
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Check out the Alliance CaRes website and sign up for the monthly newsletter that includes regional and local activities.
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