Resources

Helpful forms and websites related to foster parenting.

Websites

• CPR Sunday, http://cprsunday.net Adult, child, and infant CPR classes
• Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, https://www.dcyf.wa.gov
  DCYF now oversees fostering services. Although resources are still listed on the DSHS website, many of these are out of date.
• Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, https://www.dshs.wa.gov/CA/fos/becoming-a-foster-parent
• Multi-Cultural Child + Family Hope Center, http://mcfhc.org
  A non-profit human services agency which provides culturally relevant support services to children and families.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
  Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress and their loved ones.
• Washington National Counseling, http://www.wnc-counseling.com
  Confidential, parent, youth, and family counseling services, typically provided in-home.

Foster Parent Application Forms

Download and complete the following forms from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families website or stop by our office to pick up an application packet.

• Foster Homestudy Application Form (10-354)
• Background Check Authorization Form for everyone in the home 16 years and older (09-653)
• Applicant Medical Report (13-001)
• Financial Worksheet (14-452)
• Marital / Domestic Partnership History Form (09-979)

Employment Application Forms

Learn more about our employment opportunities.

• Background Check Authorization Form
• Disclosure Statement Form
• Employment Application Form
• Employment Disclosure Questionnaire Form
• Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Check Form
• Release of Information Form

Employee Forms

• W-4 Form
• W-9 Form

Contact us for more information about becoming a foster parent or helping foster children.