Foster Home Licensing offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Vancouver
907 Harney Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Adult providers must be age 21 or older to provide for youth ages 0-17 years. Homes must be self-supporting.
M-F, 8am-5pm.
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Spanish, American Sign Language, Interpreter services
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Wahkiakum, WA Skamania, WA Cowlitz, WA Clark, WA
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This site licenses foster homes for children only. Inspects, registers, and licenses Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) foster family homes to provide substitute care for children who require out-of-home placement for long term and short term.
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families
Operates a child abuse hotline. Provides Child Protective Services. Also provides Family Reconciliation Services to families with adolescents who have run away or are experiencing family conflict. Connects families interested in adopting with children in DSHS custody. Maintains a separate office for Indian Child Welfare.