Foster Care Resources and Training

Contact Information

OSPI Foster Care

360-725-6505

Stacey Klim

Foster Car 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

Unaccompanied Refugee Minor and Unaccompanied Children Program Overview

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10am-11am

Please join us for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) and Unaccompanied Children’s (UC) programs overview. Molly Daggett, Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program Manager, from the DSHS Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance will provide an overview of these two programs, the foster care status of these youth, and tips on how to provide support to address their unique needs. There will be time for any questions you may have.

Prior to working for DSHS, Molly worked for almost 25 years with a local URM program in different capacities, from caseworker to Program Director. She has worked in refugee camps in Thailand and Kenya, and she has a B.A. in Anthropology and an M.S.W. Molly has been a foster and adoptive parent with DCYF.

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Keep Families Together Act Webinar

Monday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Please join us for the Keeping Families Together Act Webinar.  The Keeping Families Together Act (HB 1227), enacted in Washington State in 2023, significantly reformed the front-end of the child dependency court process to prioritize family preservation and reduce unnecessary foster care placements. This training will explore HB 1227’s elevated standards for child removal and the mandated judicial balancing of potential removal harms against in-home safety threats. Participants will explore the law’s emphasis on preventive services and kinship placements, aiming to decrease racial disparities and better support families. The training will also address some of the impacts of HB 1227 on court practices, highlighting the need for cross-system communication and collaboration.

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McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Webinar

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10am-11:30am

This repeat webinar from November 2024 will focus on the differences and similarities between McKinney-Vento Homeless Education and Foster Care Education programs. We will dive into the key provisions and requirements of each program, examine when these programs overlap, and discuss student scenarios.  Bring your questions as there will be time for Q and A.  

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Resources for Foster Care Liaisons

Foster Care Liaison Toolkit

Building Point of Contact Toolkit

Best Interest Determination Toolkit

Bulletins

Partner Organizations

State

National