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 

Foster Care and Special Education

Register Thursday, January 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Zoom

Dr. Sara Paul from OSPI will join us on January 22. With more than 31 years of experience in the field of Special Education, Dr. Paul brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to advocacy on behalf of the youth we serve. She will provide a structure for IEP Meetings and the intersection of supports within special education and foster care.  Sara also will share her perspective and approach related to IDEA and the Education Decision Maker (EDM) framework.

Best Interest Determination Meetings Training

Register for Wednesday, January 28, from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom

If you would like clock hours, please register on pdEnroller.

Best Interest Determinations Meetings are required when a foster care student has a home placement change. These meetings are to determine the best interest of whether the student should stay in the school of origin or move to another school based on placement.  This training will be presented by the OSPI Foster Care team who will also be introducing the new Best Interest Determination Toolkit.  There will be time for problem-solving and questions from attendees.

Transportation for Foster Care Students

Register Wednesday, February 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom

A one-hour Q&A session with Regional Transportation Directors focused on transportation services and supports for students in foster care. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of available resources.

Amara Program Overview

Register Thursday, February 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 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.

Foster Care Resources

Foster Care Liaison Toolkit

Building Point of Contact Toolkit

Best Interest Determination Toolkit

Bulletins

Partner Organizations

State

National