The Licensing Division (LD) will be restructuring its Kinship and Foster Care programs starting in May 2025. Transitions will occur over several months. This reorganization will allow licensors to better support you throughout your caregiving journey.
Licensed kinship caregivers will transition to the new Kinship WAC Chapter 110-149 on June 30, 2025. If you were licensed with a non-safety waiver, it will no longer be needed with the new Kinship WACs, effective June 30, 2025.
All licensed caregivers, including those holding a kinship license, will receive more information over the next several months. You might notice emails from WA CAP by Binti regarding these changes. Please read those emails as they will help you through this transition.
Licensing Wide Engagement Approach
DCYF's Licensing Division is using a consistent, inclusive approach to work with providers and caregivers. The goal is to create positive relationships between licensors and licensees that will benefit the communities we serve. Learn more about this approach and the benefits of these concepts: Strength-Based Approach and Collaborative Compliance.
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please email dcyf.licensingfeedback@dcyf.wa.gov.
