Foster Care Resources and Training

Contact Information

OSPI Foster Care

360-725-6505

Stacey Klim

Foster Care Program Supervisor
564-999-1939

Savanna Cavalletto

Foster Care Program Specialist
564-669-1467

Tools and materials on this page are created to assist districts in the implementation of state and federal laws as well as to assist others in advocating for students in foster care.

Upcoming Trainings 

Amara Program Overview

Register Thursday, February 19th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm via Zoom

Join the OSPI Foster Care Team as we host community partner Amara. Amara serves the evolving needs of children, youth, and families impacted by the child welfare system. Centering equity, Amara advocates for system change and bridge gaps by providing compassionate wrap-around resources, while helping to reduce trauma and bring healing. Their work helps maintain family and community connections while preventing child welfare involvement when possible.

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Training

Register Tuesday, March 3rd from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm via Zoom

Join Shannon Freeman, ICPC Deputy Compact Administrator, who will provide an overview of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), focusing on the placement of children in out-of-state foster care. Participants will learn about the purpose of ICPC, key requirements, and the roles and responsibilities involved in interstate placements. The session will conclude with time for questions and answers to address specific concerns and scenarios.

Foster Care Partner Organization Panel

Register Wednesday, March 25th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm via Zoom

Join Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) and Treehouse for a panel session of foster care partner organizations. Each panel member will speak briefly about what their organization/agency does and how it serves students in foster care and then be available for questions from attendees. 

Foster Care Resources

Foster Care Liaison Toolkit

Building Point of Contact Toolkit

Best Interest Determination Toolkit

Bulletins

Partner Organizations

State

National