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Caregiver Retention and Support Services

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The Foster Parents Association of Washington State: FPAWS is a non-profit corporation chartered in 1973 that provides support and services to foster families throughout the State of Washington.

Learn more about Caregiver Core Training Online: A guide to the Alliance's multisession eLearning course.
Becoming a Foster Parent: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families' comprehensive collection of resources on becoming a licensed foster parent in WA state.
Training Requirements: A list of trainings required to become a licensed foster parent.
Online Support Group: Facilitated by Coordinated Care Washington, Inc., this group for adoptive, kinship and foster parents offers education and support. Six dates are scheduled.
Caregiver Continuing Education courses by category: Licensed caregivers are required to complete continuing education per licensing standards. See which courses meet which categories to meet your training needs.
Frequently Asked Questions: More helpful information on becoming a foster parent.

Kinship Care Resources: Information for people caring for the child of a relative.
Kinship Navigators and Support Groups: A directory of Kinship Navigators, Resource Persons, and Support Groups