The Adoption Support Program has many benefits for children and families after their adoption. But there are limits to the program and to the consultants' roles. We are unable to provide ongoing intensive case management like assigned workers do with dependent children and their families. However, we are still here to help you the best we can by connecting you with available resources and supports.
*If Coordinated Care is your primary coverage, please contact them first. Services have been integrated to include medical, mental, and behavioral health.
Health Care & Medical
Coordinated Care/Apple Health Core Connections
- Phone: 1-844-354-9876
Foster and Adoption Support Medical Team: 1-800-562-3022 ext. 15480
Mental & Behavioral Health
Washington State Behavioral Health and Recovery
Children's Long-term Inpatient Program (CLIP)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7
- Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Washington Recovery Helpline (24-hour help for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health)
- Phone: 1-866-789-1511
National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI)
Adoption Support Preauthorized Counseling Program
Evidence-Based Practices (Adoption Support EBP Pre-Authorization)
Safety
- 1-866-363-4276
- If the Adoption Support Program is not able to support families by connecting them to resources after their adoption, we are required to refer you back to your local DCYF office or CPS intake line. You can also use this number to request voluntary services or assistance in filing an At-Risk Youth petition.
Disability-Related
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Juvenile Court Services
An At-Risk Youth (ARY) petition is a request from a child's parent or legal guardian to the Juvenile Court to assist the parent in maintaining the health and safety of their youth. ARY petitions can be filed for youth who are under the age of 18 and are in at least one of the following situations:
- Absent from home for at least 72 consecutive hours without parent approval
- Beyond parental control — their behavior threatens the health, safety, or welfare of themselves and/or others
- Struggling with substance use with no pending criminal charges related to the substance abuse; and
- The petitioner has the right to legal custody
The purpose of a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petition is to get a court order mandating the placement of a child in a residence other than their parent's home because a serious conflict exists between the parent and child.
The placement is temporary with a goal of reunification. This is submitted when conflict in the home cannot be resolved, and reasonable efforts have been made to prevent the removal of the child from the parental home. CHINS petitions may be filed by a child under 18, parent/legal guardian, or the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Teen Resources
Other Resources
Washington Information Network 2-1-1 - Search the online directory for health and human service programs like:
- Food banks (food pantries)
- Emergency shelters
- Transportation
- Health clinics
- Rent or utilities help
- Legal support
