Professional Therapeutic Foster Care (PTFC) is being developed for young people with elevated mental and behavioral health needs who have experienced instability.
PTFC aims to partner with Child Placing Agencies to provide young people a family home with a Professional Therapeutic Parent who is highly trained, culturally responsive, trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and believes in the power of connection and belonging.
Young people will have opportunities to connect to their families of choice or origin and engage in their chosen activities and community. Young people and families will have access to therapeutic services and support, independent living skills, coaching and mentoring, and thoughtful transitions.
The new and revised Professional Therapeutic Foster Care WACs take effect Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. These WACs outline the eligibility and licensing requirements for PTFC. Professional Therapeutic Foster Parents will be certified by Child Placing Agencies.
Please contact Professional Therapeutic Foster Care Program Manager Ayn Witman for more information at ayn.witman@dcyf.wa.gov
