DCYF and Binti, a child welfare software provider, have joined together to launch the Washington Caregiver Application Portal (WA CAP) this fall, which will allow prospective foster parents to complete the application process online.
In accordance with the latest collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925, licensed family home providers will receive a monthly cost of care rate enhancement of $2,000 for each service month they are eligible beginning July 2022 and ending June 2023.
The Washington State Legislature has increased licensed child care center subsidy base rates 16% beginning July 1, 2022.
DCYF will update authorizations automatically. July invoices will reflect these changes.
The new half-day and full-day rates beginning July 1, 2022, are:
DCYF’s Adolescent Programs division oversees implementation of the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative for Washington State, coordinating with each local Public Housing Authority.