Public Comment Open for Bill Impacting Extended Foster Care (EFC)

March 20, 2025

DCYF filed WSR 25-05-072 to open the public comment period on proposed revisions to the rules on EFC as required by Senate Bill 5908.

Last June, these rules went into effect under emergency status. The goal of these changes is to reduce barriers to youth who are dependent at the age of 18 and voluntarily enroll in the EFC program by eliminating current federal eligibility requirements.

To participate in the permanent rulemaking process for these rules, the last day to submit feedback on the proposed rules is Tuesday, March 25, 2025. You can provide feedback using one of the following methods:

Equal weight is given to all comments, whether they are made online, by email, or voicemail. For questions about DCYF rules, or to request an alternate format for this information, please contact dcyf.rulescoordinator@dcyf.wa.gov.