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Spring 2026 Issue:
 An upcoming change to payment processing at DCYF requires everyone who receives payments from the agency to have a Statewide Vendor Number (SWV) to receive payments. This applies to both those who receive payments as paper warrants, and those who receive payments through Direct Deposit.
If you have active Direct Deposit, you already have an SWV number and no action is needed. If you need to update your address and contact information on your direct deposit account, please use the Provider Change Form.
If you do not have direct deposit or an SWV number, please complete the online DCYF Provider Registration form using DocuSign. There is also a form to start Direct Deposit, which is not required, but encouraged. If you’d like direct deposit, both forms are required. View instructions about how to complete the form.
If you do not get an SWV number prior to the payment processing change, payments will be delayed.
If you need to submit a printed form to register for an SWV number, start direct deposit or update your contact information, please use these links:
Submit the completed form as soon as possible to allow for processing before the change. It takes approximately two weeks for the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to assign an SWV number and activate direct deposit.
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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For families who finalized their adoptions in 2025, this is important information for you! Based on your income and tax situation, you may be able to benefit from the Federal Adoption Tax Credit. For adoptions finalized in 2025, the amount of the credit is $17,280.
NEW in 2025 – up to $5,000 may be refunded even without tax liability. In addition, all children adopted out of foster care with an Adoption Support Agreement may qualify as “special needs” for the purpose of the adoption tax credit. This means that families who qualify can claim the full amount of the credit, regardless of expenses actually paid for the adoption.
Adoption Support Program staff are not tax professionals, and therefore are unable to give tax advice. However, we can provide you with a copy of the letter you received post-adoption finalization, that verifies the child was considered “special needs”.
Resources for additional information regarding the Federal Adoption Tax Credit:
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Did you know that there are more benefits and services available to Coordinated Care Apple Health Core Connections (AHCC) members than just paying medical, behavioral, and pharmaceutical bills?
Here are just a few of the added benefits available to AHCC members:
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Coordinated Care Harvest Bucks: Get up to $100 per year, per member for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables at any Safeway in Washington state. To request a voucher, complete the form online, email AHCCTeam@CoordinatedCareHealth.com, or call 1-844-354-9876.
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My Health Pays: Earn up to $200 in rewards per year by completing healthy activities like getting a flu shot or completing an annual wellness visit. Rewards are automatically loaded onto a Visa Prepaid card. Never received or can’t find a My Health Pays Rewards card? Contact AHCCTeam@CoordinatedCareHealth.com or call 1-844-354-9876 to request your rewards.
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Foster Care Centers of Excellence: AHCC members can quickly get in for medical appointments at Foster Care Centers of Excellence available in every DCYF region. These medical centers provide expert, high-quality, trauma-informed care for child welfare-involved families.
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Boys & Girls Club Membership: Members 6 to 18 years old get a no-cost basic membership. To get started, show your Coordinated Care member ID to your local Boys & Girls Club.
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Care Management: Coordinated Care has a dedicated care management team that is trauma-informed and helps coordinate care, connect families to providers and community resources, and provide ongoing support as needs change. Request support by emailing AHCCTeam@CoordinatedCareHealth.com or calling 1-844-354-9876.
Together, these services are designed to support every youth’s health and wellbeing — while giving caregivers trusted partners to turn to along the way. View more benefits online.
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The Trauma Research Foundation is offering a free monthly webinar, Inspired Parenting: Parenting from an Attachment/Trauma Perspective, with Dafna Lender.
Are you looking to strengthen your bond with the children in your life? Join us for a transformative experience that will provide you with practical techniques and valuable insights to create a more peaceful and connected relationship with them.
Highlights include:
- Four-part monthly webinar
- Interactive Q&A
- Free to all
Join one or all four. If you can’t attend live, you can still register and you will be sent the recording.
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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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The Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE): A national resource committed to “nurturing, inspiring and empowering children, teens, their families and the professionals who support them." They offer free education opportunities and resources for adoptive families.
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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.
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