RESOURCES
At FPAWS, we understand the challenges and rewards of being a foster caregiver and are committed to providing the resources and support needed to navigate this journey. The link below will provide resources in your region, Washington State and National Programs. We are not directly involved with any of these organizations so we cannot answer questions regarding services or how to donate to them. Please contact them directly.
Free & Discounted
Free and Discounted Resources for Caregivers Across Washington State.
Resources
Kinship Care
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) uses the term "kinship care" to refer to the full-time care of a child by relatives and suitable others.
Kinship Support
WIC
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breast and chest feeding parents, infants, and children under age 5.
WIC Locations
Adoption
The purpose of the adoption program is to meet the permanency needs of children who are in the care and custody of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
Information
1624 Consultation Team
Since 2007, “1624” meetings have brought together caregivers and DCYF staff to discuss issues of concern to foster parents.
1624 Info
Alliance CaRES
Alliance CaRES is a partner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families offering support to foster and kin caregivers around the state.
Information
DCYF Directory
DCYF makes it easy to get in touch with any of their employees and their supervisors with their directory
Directory
Support Hotline
FPAWS runs a foster care support line that provides referral and information sharing and is available at 1-800-391-CARE or 1-800-391-2273.
Support Ticket
The Alliance Trainings
Provides state approved online & in-person training for caregivers.
Trainings
Foster Closets
Foster Closets & Stores offer clothing and other items for no cost.
Foster Closets
