FOSTER PARENTING
HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
Washington State is always in need of foster
families. The application process begins with you
contacting your local DSHS (Department of Social and
Health Services) Office. They will guide you through
the steps necessary and answer all of the questions
that you might have.
Contact a local
foster child placement agency for an application or
information.
- State - Northwest
Adoption Exchange
- Private agency
Complete all
parts of the application process, including criminal
background checks and foster care classes.
The licensing
process can be long and tedious, but please be
patient. The children need you.
CLASSES
The Pediatric
Interim Care Center is now offering a class called
"An Introduction to Caring for Drug-Exposed
Babies".
Taught by PICC staff, the class is an overview on how
to care for a drug exposed infant.
Learning the importance of reading and recognizing
the signs and signals of drug
exposure and using special therapeutic handling
techniques that are needed to care
for these little ones.
Classes begin at
7:00 PM (doors open at 6:45) Reservations are required and are
filled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.
September 12, 2011
November 14, 2011
Please call the receptionist to sign
up. (253-852-5253) |
