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Caregiver Connection Monthly Newsletter

November 2009

Archives

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...

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.