Homes For Siblings

Have you ever considered being a home for siblings? Many of us are already providing placement for siblings in our homes. Why do you foster siblings? 

For those of you who are licensed for one it may not be an option but for those of you who are licensed for 2 or more what are the barriers that are keeping you from taking in siblings?

Kent Meeting For Foster Parents Input

Kent Support Group- 1624 Quarterly Meeting

 

When:Thursday, September 27, 6pm – 8pm

Where: Calvary Chapel South at 317 4th Ave. S. in Kent (map)

Description: We are very excited to be hosting this quarter's 1624 Meeting at the Kent Support Group.

 

Please join us this evening for a wonderful opportunity to both listen and have your voice heard. We hope you can join us! 

 

The Mission of the CAFPT ( also known as the 1624 Team) is “to improve the well being and protection of all children in foster and relative care, and to enhance and strengthen services for children and caregivers in the state of Washington.” The CAFPT was created in 2007 under Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1624 and directs CA to “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.” Dinner and Childcare provided.

Nominations For Foster Parents Needed!

CA FOSTER PARENT CONSULTATION TEAM (CAFPT)

2012 Nomination Form

The Mission of the CAFPT ( also known as the 1624 Team) is “to improve the well being and protection of all children in foster and relative care, and to enhance and strengthen services for children and caregivers in the state of Washington.”

The CAFPT was created in 2007 under Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1624 and directs CA to “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.”

Elections occur each year in the regions. CAFPT regional representatives are volunteers who are elected for two year terms on a staggered basis.  You may nominate yourself or another licensed foster parent from your area who is interested in helping shape our service delivery for children in foster care and their caregivers here in Washington. 

1.       I nominate the following licensed foster parents for inclusion on the 2012 CAFPT ballot.  Please include a brief summary of why you are nominating this foster parent. Use the back side if you need more space.

2.       Please submit your nomination to your Regional area:

 

                   Region 1 North (Spokane) and Region 1 South (Yakima) can both be sent by e-mail to
                   Laurie Palmquist at: pall300@dshs.wa.gov or by mail to Laurie's attention at: Children's         Administration, 1313 N. Atlantic St., Suite 2000, Spokane, WA 99201-9995
                       

            Region 2 North-Everett                                    Region 2 South- Seattle

                Submit to:  Kathy Ramsay, Reg. 2 DCFS raka300@dshs.wa.gov 

            Region 3 North – Tacoma                   Region 3 South – Tumwater

                Submit to: Peggy Hays, Reg. 3 Program Consultant DCFS, 907 Harney, Vancouver, WA 98666 

                 hape300@dshs.wa.gov

                  All nominations for Region 1, 2 & 3 must be no later than October 4, 2012