Project Updates as of April 2025
The phased implementation of the 14 total statewide catchment areas were divided into two groups, catchment areas 1 through 8 and catchment areas 9 through 14.
Presently, we have come to the programmatic decision to temporarily pause efforts in soliciting for Contract Providers to serve the remaining six catchment areas (9 through 14) to review details within the contract.
- As of right now, catchment areas 1-8 have either full implementation or are close to full implementation of Caregiver Support services. These active Caregiver Support catchment areas will remain in effect without interruption to services.
- As of right now, catchment areas 9-14 that were scheduled to start providing phased in services between July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, are currently paused.
We acknowledge that any delay in securing contracted providers to serve caregivers with supportive services within the remaining catchment areas is impactful and DCYF will provide an updated implementation timeline as soon as possible.
Background
Phase two of the Caregiver Supports Project is the implementation of a new Caregiver Supports Contract to provide Placement Supports to both licensed and unlicensed caregivers, including relative and kin caregivers. The Caregiver Supports Contracts will be awarded to contractors through a bidding process and the contracts will be executed by catchment areas with implementations starting in mid-2024 and all catchment area contracts executed statewide in 2026. The contracts will roll out according to an implementation plan that is based on capacity to provide services and allowed Legislative project funding for the next few years.
Behavioral Case Aide Hours
DCYF Caregivers who accept placement of children and youth who’s support level are between 3 and 7, will have access to pre-authorized (automatic referral) Behavioral Case Aide hours based on the caregiver support level determined through an assessment process by the regional Placement Resource Specialist. The breakdown of Behavioral Case Aide hours per month is depicted in the table:
| Placement Support Level | Pre-Authorized Monthly Behavioral Case Aide Hours |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 20 |
What Supports will be Provided to Caregivers?
- Education advocacy
- Health and well-being coordination
- Child care support
- Culturally and developmentally appropriate care
- Transition to adulthood
- Developing specific behavioral strategies
- Crisis supports
- Case Aide Hours: Pre-authorized Case Aide hours up to a certain amount will also be available to caregivers who have placement of a child whose support level falls between 3 and 7.
When will Caregiver Supports Be Available in My Area?
DCYF will award one Caregiver Supports Contract per catchment area. Tribes have the option to serve their own Tribal jurisdiction children, have the area provider serve their children and caregivers, or opt out of services. Please see the current Caregiver Support Services implementation schedule below.
| Order | Catchment Area | Contract Awarded | Period of Growth | Services Begin | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Southwest | Sept. 1, 2024 | Sept. to Nov. 2024 | Dec. 1, 2024 | Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania
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2 | South Central | Sept. 1, 2024 | Sept. to Nov. 2024 | Dec. 1, 2024 | Klickitat, Yakima
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3 | King North | July 1, 2024 | July to Sept. 2024 | Oct. 1, 2024 | King
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4 | King South | July 1, 2024 | July to Sept. 2024 | Oct. 1, 2024 | King
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5 | Northeast | Oct. 1, 2024 | Oct. to Dec. 2024 | Jan. 1, 2025 | Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Spokane |
6 | Snohomish | Oct. 1, 2024 | Oct. to Dec. 2024 | Jan. 1, 2025 | Snohomish |
7 | Pierce East | Jan. 1, 2025 | Jan. to March 2025 | April 1, 2025 | Pierce |
8 | Pierce West | Jan. 1, 2025 | Jan. to March 2025 | April 1, 2025 | Pierce |
9 | Southeast | *ON HOLD April 1, 2025 | TBD | *Subject to Change July 1, 2025 | Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Walla Walla, Whitman |
10 | Pacific Mountain | *ON HOLD April 1, 2025 | TBD | *Subject to Change July 1, 2025 | Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston
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11 | Central | *ON HOLD Oct. 1, 2025 | TBD | *Subject to Change Jan. 1, 2026 | Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas |
12 | Northwest | *ON HOLD Oct. 1, 2025 | TBD | *Subject to Change Jan. 1, 2026 | Island, San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom
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13 | Olympic | *ON HOLD April 1, 2026 | TBD | *Subject to Change July 1, 2026 | Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap |
14 | North Central | *ON HOLD April 1, 2026 | TBD | *Subject to Change July 1, 2026 | Ferry, Okanogan
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Catchment Area Providers and Timeline
Providers are currently available for the following counties, with more to come in Jan. 2025:
Clark, Cowlitz, King, Klickitat, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Lincoln, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum, and Yakima
Start Date: Dec. 1, 2024
Service Provider: Fosterful
Phone: (360) 828-1842
Website: https://fosterful.org/
Start Date: Dec. 1, 2024
Service Provider: Ohana Crisis Center
Phone: 509-571-1480
Start Date: Oct. 1, 2024
Service Provider: Amara
Phone: 206-260-1700
Website: https://amarafamily.org/
For Zip Codes: 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98011, 98014, 98019, 98024, 98027, 98028, 98029, 98033, 98034, 98039, 98040, 98045, 98050, 98052, 98053, 98056, 98059, 98065, 98072, 98074, 98075, 98077, 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98125, 98126, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98144, 98154, 98155, 98158, 98164, 98168, 98174, 98177, 98178, 98195, 98199, 98224, 98131, 98132, 98161, 98171
Start Date: Oct. 1, 2024
Service Provider: Greater Seattle YMCA
Phone: 206-382-5010
Website: https://www.seattleymca.org/social-impact-center/partner-family-resources
For Zip Codes: 98001, 98002, 98010, 98022, 98023, 98025, 98030, 98031, 98032, 98038, 98042, 98047, 98051, 98055, 98057, 98058, 98070, 98092, 98146, 98148, 98166, 98188, 98198, 98003, 98054
Start Date: Jan. 1, 2025
Service Provider: Olive Crest
Phone: 253-572-7888
Website: https://www.olivecrest.org/
Start Date: Jan. 1, 2025
Service Provider: Youthnet
Phone: 360-336-1610 or 888-996-8846 (toll free)
Website: https://www.youthnetnw.net/
Start Date: April 1, 2025
Service Provider: Amara
Phone: 206-260-1700
Website: https://amarafamily.org/
For Zip Codes: 98387, 98391, 98338, 98375, 98374, 98373, 98360, 98328, 98580, 98371, 98372, 98321, 98446, 98390, 98354, 98443, 98047, 98558, 98439, 98092, 98323, 98330, 98433, 98396, 98304, 98438, 98447, 98385
Start Date: April 1, 2025
Service Provider: Olive Crest
Phone: 253-572-7888
Website: https://www.olivecrest.org/
For Zip Codes: 98303, 98327, 98329, 98332, 98333, 98335, 98349, 98351, 98388, 98394, 98401, 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98408, 98409, 98416, 98418, 98421, 98422, 98424, 98430, 98442, 98444, 98445, 98465, 98466, 98467, 98498, 98499, 98413, 98464, 98490, 98492, 98496, 98497
What are Contractors Required to Do?
The Caregiver Supports contract will require contractors to provide the following caregiver support services to the caregivers they serve:
- Outreach and introduction to voluntary caregiver support services by an area contract provider within 72 hours of the provider being notified of the DCYF placement (excluding weekends and holidays).
- Scheduling of the in person planning meeting to create the Caregiver Support Plan (CSP) within 14 days of outreach that includes collaboration with people the caregiver identified as support persons. The CSP is updated quarterly (every three months).
Note: the contractor in your area is required to provide the completed CSP to the assigned DCYF Caseworker to file in case records. Contractor and caseworker collaboration is highly encouraged for the benefit of the caregiver and child/youth within their care.
