HELPFUL RESOURCES
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All foster parents (and individuals living in the home over age 16) are required to train in CPR/First Aid. Your training must include an in-person portion for CPR, and must cover infant, child, and adult CPR.
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The DCYF (formerly DSHS) contact directory is a great way to track down information for state social workers and supervisors.
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Three former liaisons of Fostering Together have joined together to create Foster Hearts, a non-profit that provides resources and support to caregivers.
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Looking for free/low-cost kids activities in Whatcom? Whatcom Kid Insider is an incredible resource!
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Looking for free/low-cost kids activities in Skagit? Skagit Kid Insider is an incredible resource!
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
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Intake Hotline: 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276)
For reports of suspected abuse or neglect
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Youthnet Emergency On-Call Support: (360) 421-2049
Traditional Foster Care Program
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Youthnet Emergency On-Call Support: (360) 202-7765
Therapeutic Foster Care Program
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
All foster parents are required to participate in relevant training each year. This is a great opportunity to gain parenting skills, better understand the effects of trauma, and meet other local foster parents. If you're unsure if a training opportunity will count towards your hours, please send us an email prior to signing up to make sure you will receive credit. Alliance provides many local and online trainings specific to foster care. Sign up to receive email updates about upcoming trainings in your area.
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If your training does not provide a certificate, please complete this form and send it to your licensor.
FORMS FOR CURRENT FOSTER PARENTS
Traditional Foster Care Program
Therapeutic Foster Care Program
Incident Report Forms - Please notify Youthnet immediately and submit IR within 24 hours
BACKGROUND FORMS
If you're planning to have a new household member over the age of 16 (for any length of time), a visitor for more than 7 days, or if you're planning to hire a nanny (caring for your children frequently, at least once a month), please submit these forms and a copy of their driver's license to your Youthnet licensor. These forms must be submitted immediately, and foster children cannot be left unsupervised with these individuals until their background clearance is received. Background clearances usually take 1-3 months to process.
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This form pairs with the Background Form. This form is required, even if you have not lived out of state within the past five years.
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This form pairs with the Background and Out-of-State forms.
Household members over 18 and nannies will also need to provide a copy of their driver's license, auto insurance, TB test, and current CPR/First Aid training.
