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LEARN ABOUT FOSTERING 

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To become a foster parent please complete this short DCYF questionnaire.

When the information is submitted, you will be contacted by a FosteringWA representative within two business days.

WHAT IS FOSTER CARE?

Foster care provides a home to children and youth who are temporarily separated from their families due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the death of their caregivers. A safe return to the child(rens) biological home is the primary goal. Foster care is an opportunity to care for children who will benefit greatly from your love and support and gives you the chance to help one child at a time.

TYPES OF CHILDREN NEEDING FOSTER CARE:

  • Range in age from 0-18.
  • May be part of a sibling group (2 or more).
  • Come from diverse ethnic and cultural populations.
  • May have medical, mental and/or physical health issues.
  • May have developmental delays.
  • May have suffered trauma due to neglect or abuse.

All foster children are affected by the separation from their family. Sometimes this stress and worry shows up in their behavior. Some children have not experienced the usual routines of family life and need extra understanding and patience.

WHO CAN BE FOSTER PARENTS?

Foster families take children into their homes and hearts and create a safe and secure place to grow until reunification. To be considered for a foster care license, an applicant must:

  1. Be at least 21 years of age.
  2. Have sufficient income to support themselves without relying on foster care payments.
  3. Successfully complete a background check.
  4. Complete training:
    • First aid/CPR
    • Blood-borne pathogens
    • Licensing orientation
    • Pre-service training

 

FIND YOUR MENTOR
Recruitment peer mentor is a local expert in the fostering process that is an information and support resource for you based on your location.

CONTACT US
Call: 1.877.620.5748 Email: fosteringwa@ewu.edu
Connect: Facebook

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How do I become a foster parent?

Please complete this short DCYF questionnaire.

When the information is submitted, you will be contacted by a FosteringWA representative within two business days.

Resources

  • Relative Caregiver Support The Next Steps After Placement
  • Dru Powers MSW Welfare Scholarship
  • DCYF Foster Parent Forms
  • Foster Care Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
  • Guidelines, Laws and Rules
  • A Guide to Child Adoption Costs
  • Washington Relay
  • Childproofing your home guide

Community Partners

  • Silver Creek Drill Team
  • Life Services of Spokane
  • Lutheran Community Services
  • Children's Home Society
  • Community Resource Group
  • Community and Family Services Foundation
  • Morning Star Boys Ranch
  • Service Alternatives
  • A Child's Hope Spokane

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