# Foster Care Help Resources - Washington State ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF):** - **Phone:** 1-888-543-7414 (Foster Parent Line) - **Website:** [https://www.dcyf.wa.gov](https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Multiple offices statewide - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, training, financial assistance, and child placement services. - **Foster Parents Association of Washington State (FPAWS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-391-2273 - **Website:** [https://fpaws.org](https://fpaws.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, training, and crisis intervention for foster parents. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Seattle Area - **Amara:** - **Phone:** (206) 260-1700 - **Website:** [https://amarafamily.org](https://amarafamily.org/) - **Office Location:** Seattle, WA - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, training for foster families, and support for foster youth transitioning to adulthood. ### Spokane Area - **Lutheran Community Services Northwest:** - **Phone:** (509) 747-8224 - **Website:** [https://lcsnw.org](https://lcsnw.org/) - **Office Location:** Spokane, WA - **Specialized Services:** Foster parent training, therapeutic foster care, and mentoring for foster youth. ### Tacoma Area - **Olive Crest:** - **Phone:** (253) 572-7888 - **Website:** [https://www.olivecrest.org](https://www.olivecrest.org/) - **Office Location:** Tacoma, WA - **Specialized Services:** Respite care, adoption services, and therapy for foster youth. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Washington State DCYF Foster Parent Training:** - **Website:** [https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/foster-parent-training](https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/foster-parent-training) - **Features:** Online training modules, webinars, and certification resources for foster parents. ## Educational Resources - **Foster Parent College:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterparentcollege.com](https://www.fosterparentcollege.com/) - **Description:** Comprehensive training and educational resources for foster parents. ## Additional Support - **Treehouse for Kids:** - **Phone:** (206) 767-7000 - **Website:** [https://www.treehouseforkids.org](https://www.treehouseforkids.org/) - **Services Provided:** Educational support, scholarships, and resources for foster youth aging out of the system. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families at [https://www.dcyf.wa.gov](https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/)._