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Winter 2025 Issue:
 An upcoming change to payment processing at DCYF will require all providers to register for a Statewide Vendor Number (SWV) to receive payments.
If you already have direct deposit set up to receive your adoption support payments, no action is needed.
If you do not have direct deposit set up, please visit the Office of Financial Management (OFM) Registration Forms webpage and select the DCYF Provider Registration web form using DocuSign. For instructions on how to complete the form, click on the “Submitting forms with DocuSign” link on the webpage. There is also the option to complete a manual PDF version.
If you do not get an SWV number prior to the payment processing change, this will result in future payment delays.
There is also a form to start direct deposit, which is not required, but strongly recommended.
Please submit the completed form as soon as possible to allow for processing before the change. It takes four to six weeks for OFM to assign an SWV number.
For questions about completing the forms, contact SSPS at ProviderFileUnit@dcyf.wa.gov or call 360-664-6161.
For questions about the status of your forms, contact the Payee Registration Unit at SupplierRegistration@ofm.wa.gov or call 360-407-8180.
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Adoption Support Program | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Learn about Adoption Support services and benefits
Do you have a story to share about how the Adoption Support Program helped you and your family?
We are always looking for ways to promote the importance of this program and would love to hear from you.
Send your stories to dcyf.recognition@dcyf.wa.gov.
Join Us to learn more about:
- Adoption Support program
- Eligibility and application process
- Benefits available through the program
Sessions are hosted the first Wednesday of every month.
If you live outside of Washington State, there may be adoptive resources within your current state of residence that could provide support to you and your family. AdoptUSKids manages a database that provides information on all available post-adoption services by state. To see what may be available in your state, visit their website and select the state you live in to see what may be available.
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Parenting a child who has experienced significant trauma can be challenging. For children or youth who have experienced harm, traditional parenting may not work effectively. Instead, if caregivers learn and implement trauma-informed approaches, they can help the children in their home grow, develop, and heal.
Here are some training resources that can help:
As caregivers become trauma-informed, they should remain flexible and open-minded. While there are several practical ways for a caregiver to approach trauma, there is no "quick fix." The behaviors presented by children with trauma may be challenging. Caregivers who feel overwhelmed are encouraged to seek resources to help them and the children in their home.
Available Resources
Combined In-Home Services including:
Preauthorized Counseling for Parents
Adoption Support may be able to provide financial assistance for an adoptive parent’s counseling, if you do not have coverage for it. The requirements are similar to the requirements for preauthorized counseling for your child, and you must fill out a request form, but we do not need specifics on what you are seeking services for. Please reach out to learn more.
Family Reconciliation Services (FRS) or Family Voluntary Services (FVS)
FRS is a voluntary program available through DCYF that serves adolescents and youth who are in conflict with their families. FRS serves adolescents between the ages of 12 through 17 and are meant to resolve crisis situations and prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements.
To request services, call 1-866-363-4276, select the option to report child abuse neglect and tell the intake worker that you would like “Family Reconciliation Services” to start working with your family.
FVS is a program that lets parents choose to participate in services to meet their child’s safety, health and well-being needs. The goal is to keep children safe and meet their needs while strengthening and keeping the family together. Read our FRS publication to learn more.
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Did you know that once an adoption is finalized, your family may be eligible for transportation support for Medicaid covered health care services? The Health Care Authority (HCA) covers nonemergency transportation through transportation brokers for eligible clients.
The most common types of transportation available include public bus, taxi, wheelchair van, airplane, gas vouchers, ferry tickets, and reimbursement for vehicle mileage. If you have a child or youth with health care needs that require frequent or long-distance travel, this service may help you meet their needs. More information about this program is available on Health Care Authority’s website.
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Washington State Specific:
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Adoption Support Informational Sessions: While these sessions are geared more for families prior to adoption finalization, anyone is welcome to attend as a refresher for our program and connect with team members!
- Medical:
- Trainings
- Did you know as an adoptive parent, you have access to free trainings and discussion groups offered through The Alliance? They provide trainings on hundreds of topics in various formats, including e-learnings, Webinars, in-person trainings, and discussion groups, with topics ranging from Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) to ABC’s of Autism, Behaviors and Coping Strategies.
- Coordinated Care also offers support groups and trainings for the community.
Other Relevant Resources:
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Families Rising (previously NACAC): Families Rising provides information, support, and advocacy for the adoptive and foster care community.
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Child Information Gateway: This organization connects the public to information resources and tools on a wide variety of topics, including adoption.
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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