The Caregiver Supports Project launched in July 2024 to help caregivers meet the unique needs of each child or young person placed with them.
This project is providing support services to all caregivers who have placement of a DCYF child or youth within 13 counties across the State. These services continue to expand as contracted Caregiver Support providers grow their service capacity to meet the needs of the caregivers near them.
Phased Implementation Delay
Currently, the Caregiver Supports program, with DCYF project leadership support, has made the decision to temporarily pause program implementation of the remaining six caregiver support catchment areas to allow DCYF to continue to fine tune contract details. This means the eligible caregivers living in the remaining six areas will experience a delay in receiving caregiver support services.
The phased implementation of the 14 statewide catchment areas (area of service) was divided into two groups:
- Catchment areas 1-8 have either or are close to, full implementation of Caregiver Support services. These active Caregiver Support catchment areas will remain in effect without interruption to services.
- Catchment areas 9-14, were scheduled to start providing phased in services between July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. These catchment areas have been paused. View the full list.
Next Steps
DCYF is working to review the necessary items in the contract as quickly as possible. As soon as there is an updated timeline for catchment areas 9-14, it will be shared.
For more project information and updates, please refer to the project webpage.
If you have any questions, please email dcyf.caregiversupports@dcyf.wa.gov
