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Click on the map to view the classroom training schedule in your area.

Foster Parent Training Requirements:

• Orientation - There are two ways you can complete orientation:
• In-Person Orientation - Attend an orientation session in person (see map above) where the application process is reviewed and you have the opportunity to ask questions. You are encouraged to attend this in-person orientation.

Online Orientation

This orientation provides the information you need to apply for a home study with Children's Administration. While you can complete orientation online, the in-person orientations at your local office offer an opportunity to ask questions. Use the map above to find a local orientation.

Home sudies are required for:

• Foster home licenses
• Adoption of legally free children in the custody of CA
• Placement of a relative child who is in involved with CA's Child Protective Services or Voluntary Services

The online orientation has 4 parts:

1. Watch these videos:

Families for Kids

Child Abuse Reporting

2. Download these forms:

Application for Family Home Care for Children in Out of Home Placements (DSHS 10-354)

Background Authorization (DSHS 09-653)

Fingerprint-Based Background Check Notice (DSHS 27-089)

Employed Foster Parent Child Care Plan (DSHS 10-406)

Fire Evacuation Plan (DSHS 16-204)

Personal Information (DSHS 15-276)

Marital/Civil Union/Partnership History (DSHS 09-979)

Financial Worksheet (DSHS 14-452)

Applicant Medical Report (DSHS 13-001)

If you want to be licensed, add these forms:

Foster Home Inspection Checklist (DSHS 10-183)

Policy Agreement (DSHS 10-290)

If you are a relative who does not want to be licensed, add this form:

Household Safety Inspection for Unlicensed Relatives/Suitable Others (DSHS 10-453)

3. Watch this presentation to learn about the forms and licensing regulations, to review the frequently asked questions and take the quiz. There is no required score for the quiz. It is one way to learn about some of the requirements.

View the presentation

4. Call a Children's Administration home study worker at your local office to review your forms if you are applying with Children's Administration. If you are applying with a private agency, contact that agency.

Contact a Children's Administration office

• Pre-service Training - You are required to take 27 hours of Pre-service Training. Click on the map above for the course schedule.
• First Aid/CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens - You are required to take a First Aid/CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens course. This course is offered free of charge by Keep the Beat CPR & First Aid Training. Go to their web site to view class schedules and sign up for a class.
• Physically Assaultive Youth and Sexually Aggressive Youth - In order to care for children or youth with these behaviors you must watch the video. Additional classroom training is available if you would like more information on these topics.