Caregiver 1624 Meetings
These meetings are a space for caregivers and DCYF staff to discuss caregiver needs, concerns, and questions. The name “1624” comes from the legislative bill number that created the committee. Each region has their own meetings that include:
- Caregiver representatives
- Other foster parents and kinship caregivers
- DCYF staff
Agency executive leadership meets with leadership from the Foster Parent Association of Washington State (FPAWS).
Kinship Care Oversight Committee (KCOC)
KCOC includes the following groups that support and strengthen kinship families:
- Kinship caregivers
- Young people in kinship care
- Representatives from other state agencies
- Community partners
Annual Caregiver Survey
DCYF surveys foster parents to learn about their experiences and ideas for improvements every year. Kinship caregivers were added in 2019. The survey reports point to opportunities to grow, improve, or change the way we do things.
