The Foster Parents Association of Washington State (FPAWS) is a non-profit corporation chartered in 1973 providing support and services to foster families throughout the State of Washington. Our Association has evolved over the years to develop direct support for adoptive, foster and kinship parents as well as initiating legislative action for the betterment of foster and adoptive families.
The department shall have the duty to provide child welfare services and shall:
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Consult at least quarterly with foster parents, including members of the foster parent association of Washington state, for the purpose of receiving information and comment regarding how the department is performing the duties and meeting the obligations specified in this section and RCW 74.13.250 and 74.13.320 regarding the recruitment of foster homes, reducing foster parent turnover rates, providing effective training for foster parents, and administering a coordinated and comprehensive plan that strengthens services for the protection of children. Consultation shall occur at the regional and statewide levels.
1624, as it is commonly referred to, brought foster parents a real voice. The archived 1624 notes are publicly available on the DCYF web page: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/about/
Today FPAWS continues to support caregivers with a passion. Board members sit on many commissions, panels, task forces and work groups. Today we work closely with DCYF and many other stakeholders to bring support, training, resources, and the connections that keep a foster parent going. The future looks bright and together we will continue building a better foster care system.
Today FPAWS continues to support caregivers with a passion. Board members sit on many commissions, panels, task forces and work groups. Today we work closely with DCYF and many other stakeholders to bring support, training, resources, and the connections that keep a foster parent going. The future looks bright and together we will continue building a better foster care system.