Thriving Families Campaign Updates - May 2023

Dear Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Providers, and Tribal Partners,

Since the launch of our Thriving Families campaign, we have some updates to share about the planning, feedback, and work DCYF staff is doing to serve families better. Thriving Families is made up of multiple projects and initiatives within the child welfare space that focus on prevention, supporting families and staff, and strengthening our practice.

Thriving Families updates:

Kinship

• DCYF received the final research report and is working with leadership on the next steps. 
  • Washington State Kin-First Culture Research and Recommendations (Bloom Works Report)
  • Kin-First Final Presentation (Bloom Works)
• Initial Licenses on court-ordered cases will go into effect on July 1, 2023, as part of HB1227. A cross-divisional workgroup is actively working on action items, including developing an organization-wide practice memo, which will be used to guide training for staff.

Learn more about these campaign by visiting the Thriving Families webpage. If you have any questions, email jill.bushnell@dcyf.wa.gov.

Jenny Heddin

Assistant Secretary of Transformation                                                                         

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