CPA Updates | May 13, 2026

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May 13, 2026

CPA Updates

Hello Child Placing Agency (CPA) partners, 

WA CAP Update

On April 30, 2026, WA CAP implemented the following as part of our monthly release schedule. Changes were made to four forms to comply with Plain Language and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

  1. Foster Home License (DCYF 10-010)
  2. Infant Safety Agreement (DCYF 15-821)
  3. Authorization and Consent to Share Records (DCYF 15-824)
  4. Authorization and Consent to Share Records (CPA Home) (DCYF 15-824a)

Background Check Request/Decision (DCYF 09-131): The Background Check Unit (BCU) updated the content of this form; the form will be updated for Plain Language and ADA in the future. In WA CAP, an update was made to allow entries of state abbreviations only and not entries of a full address under section 1. B.

Updates to WA CAP are informed by feedback from work groups, field staff, leadership, and external partners. We value your partnership in enhancing the WA CAP experience and encourage you to share your suggestions.

If you have feedback regarding forms or language in WA CAP, please email your comments to dcyf.caregiverportal@dcyf.wa.gov.

Foster Care WA CAP Email Blast on May 21

A WA CAP blast email will be sent to applicants and licensed foster parents on May 21 regarding the upcoming training requirements. This will reinforce the messaging sent in February in the Caregiver Connection. We want to continue to encourage foster parents to connect with their CPA for more information on in-service training requirements.

We continue to update the D.S. Settlement Training for Foster Parents resource for you to use.

Statewide Vendor Number

Reminder for all licensed caregivers and providers: A Statewide Vendor Number is needed to receive payments from the state of Washington. Payments will be delayed for any provider or caregiver that does not have an SWV number. Those without a Statewide Vendor Number may use the online DCYF Provider Registration Form and sign using DocuSign™ or submit a printed form.

If a licensed provider already has an active SWV, no action is required.

Thanks,

Ron Effland
Foster Care Senior Administrator