Tribal CPA Updates | July 9, 2026

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July 9, 2026

CPA Updates

Hello Tribal Child Placing Agency (CPA) partners, 

Foster Care (FC) Negotiated Rulemaking (NRM) Updates

DCYF Licensing Division (LD) accepted public comments on the proposed changes to the foster care licensing rules, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 110-148, through May 5. During the NRM process, the public comment period was an opportunity to submit feedback on the proposed WAC language. 62 WAC out of 68 in Chapter 110-148 will move forward in the process and will be effective on January 4, 2027.

The six WACs below will go through another internal review and public comment period. 

  • 110-148-1305: One definition change
  • 110-148-1375: Medication Management
  • 110-148-1475: Removed 50 square feet
  • 110-148-1500: Firearms in Home
  • 110-148-1520: Removed the requirement to use pronouns
  • 110-148-1605: Clarified Prudent Parenting

If significant feedback is received, there could be additional delays when these six WAC will take effect. Details on continued training and transition planning will be announced in the coming months.

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. 

WA CAP (Binti) Update

On June 30, WA CAP (Binti) 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. File Checklist and Certification for License of Foster Home (DCYF 10-016)
  2. File Checklist (Foster License) (DCYF 10-182)
  3. Applicant Medical Report - Confidential (DCYF 13-001)
  4. Tuberculosis (TB) Screening LD (DCYF 15-820)
  5. Compliance Agreement (DCYF 10-248)

Updates to WA CAP (Binti) are informed by feedback from work groups, field staff, leadership, Tribal partners, and external partners. We value your partnership in enhancing the WA CAP (Binti) 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.

CPA Resources and Training Hub

New resources have been added to the CPA Resources Webpage to assist CPA staff and foster parents.

Navigating the Alliance

Guides for FamLink and OurKids Users

Thanks,

Marissa Corrales
Licensing Senior Administrator