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January 13, 2010
Are You Ready?
This video will assist you to prepare your home and family for unexpected disasters. Take a few minutes out of your day to learn what you need to know to be ready. You will be glad you did!
Watch the video (Windows Media, 3 min 23 sec)
December 22, 2009
Full List of Child Car Booster Seats Tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
December 18, 2009
447,000 Dorel baby car seat carriers recalled, KOMO News
December 17, 2009
Are Your Window Coverings Safe?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified window coverings with cords
as one of the top five hidden hazards in the home.
Read the CPSC Safety Alert - English | Spanish
November 23, 2009
Largest crib recall in U.S. history announced
November 12, 2009
What is enuresis? How is it diagnosed? And how is it treated?
Enuresis FAQs
November 9, 2009
Strollers recalled after fingertips cut off (KOMO News)
October 19, 2009
2009 Survey of Foster Parents and Caregivers
October 13, 2009
Washington State Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth
Just a reminder that the deadline for the Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth is quickly approaching! The scholarship application must be postmarked no later than November 10, 2009. Read more...
October 2, 2009
New Lending Library for Foster Parents and Kinship Care Providers
DSHS, Children's Administration is pleased to announce the creation of a lending library for books, tapes and other materials for use by Washington state foster parents and kinship care providers. Read more...
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Statewide Foster Parent Recruitment Information Center
For information about becoming a foster parent
Call 1-888-KIDS-414 (1-888-543-7414)
Operated by Northwest Resource Associates
Crisis Support Lines
for Foster Parents & Relative Caregivers
Call your local Children's Office 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
Call 1-800-301-1868
4:30 pm - 8:00 am Mon - Fri & all weekend hours for
Call the Foster Parent & Caregiver Support Line if:
- A child is acting out and you don't know how to respond to the behavior.
- You have questions that can't wait until your licensor or the child's social worker is available.
emergencies
Foster Parent Crisis Line FAQ
Call 24 hour Foster Parents Association of Washington State (FPAWS) Line:
1-800-391-CARE or 1-800-391-2273
Call a Washington State Mental Health crisis line for local assistance with a mental health crisis.
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