Youthnet : Programs & Services : Foster Care : Youthnet Foster Parents

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Log Into Your Youthnet Foster Family Website
WAC Booklet (Updated Feb. 2020)
WAC Website
Prudent Parenting Guidelines
Permanency Planning Matrix
DCYF Directory

The DCYF (formerly DSHS) contact directory is a great way to track down information for state social workers and supervisors.
School Liaison Directory
Foster Hearts

Three former liaisons of Fostering Together have joined together to create Foster Hearts, a non-profit that provides resources and support to caregivers.
Whatcom Kid Insider

Looking for free/low-cost kids activities in Whatcom? Whatcom Kid Insider is an incredible resource!
Skagit Kid Insider

Looking for free/low-cost kids activities in Skagit? Skagit Kid Insider is an incredible resource!

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Intake Hotline: 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276)

For reports of suspected abuse or neglect
Youthnet Emergency On-Call Support: (360) 499-3147

Traditional Foster Care Program
Youthnet Emergency On-Call Support: (360) 202-7765

Therapeutic Foster Care Program

TRAINING

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.

CPR/First Aid - Foster Parent Renewal Course

Alliance offers a free CPR/First Aid renewal course for foster parents. If you choose to train with a different provider, please check with your licensor first to ensure the course covers infant/child/adult CPR and is a nationally certified training. The in-person requirement is currently being waived until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Online Training Opportunities
Foster Parent Training Video Worksheet

If your training does not provide a certificate, please complete this form and send it to your licensor.

FORMS FOR CURRENT FOSTER PARENTS

Forms will now be submitted online through your Youthnet Foster Family Website.

Medication Log

New Household Members & Nannies

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 promptly submit the following items Youthnet licensor. Foster children cannot be left unsupervised with new household members until their background clearance is received. Background clearances usually take 1-3 months to process.

Background Authorization Form
Out-of-State Form

This form is required, even if you have not lived out of state within the past five years.
ROI Form
Copy of Driver's License

Household members and nannies must also submit the following items.

CPR/First Aid

This CPR/First Aid training meets current WAC requirements, and the need for in-person CPR is currently being waived due to COVID restrictions. If your nanny/household member prefers a different training provider, please check with your licensor first to ensure the class meets WAC requirements.
BBP or HIV Training
TB Test Results (within the last 12 months)
Proof of Current Auto Insurance