May 6, 2024
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will develop a new WAC chapter, along with supporting policies, procedures, and a home study process for kinship caregivers, making it easier for kin to get licensed and receive support from staff.
The proposed Kinship Licensing Rules will be available for public review in December 2024 and go into effect Spring 2025.
DCYF staff, Kinship caregivers, Tribes, and CPAs are all invited and encouraged to provide feedback throughout this process.
Sign up to get involved. Fill out the Kinship Standards- Community Engagement Opportunity Form and:
- Attend Kinship Standards workshops in May and June.
- Have a 1:1 conversation with the Kinship Standards Community Engagement team.
- Provide feedback on proposed Kinship WACs, Policies, and Procedures during public comment.
If you have any questions or feedback, email dcyf.kinshipfeedback@dcyf.wa.gov.
