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November 19, 2009
Policy Format Change
Children's Administration has developed a new policy format that will now be used in the Practice and Procedures manual. Read more...

October 5, 2009
2009 Survey of Foster Parents and Caregivers in Washington State

News release - Foster children monthly visits with social workers up significantly
Data Report
Appendix to Data Report
Braam Outcomes Report
Appendix to Outcomes Report
2007-2009 Technical Report - compares the results of the 2007, 2008, and 2009 surveys

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