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Caregivers & FamiliesIf you care for children in your home as a parent, relative, or foster parent; if you care for our youth as part of your job, this page is for you!
ParentsThe Child Care Resource and Referral Network contains a listing of all licensed child care homes or facilities in Washington as well as general information for parents searching for safe child care resources. Go to CCRRN.The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a Family Guide to keeping youth mentally healthy and drug free. It promotes ways to talk with your child, set rules, and get involved. SAMHSA also provides information on getting help with mental health and drug issues. Go to SAMHSA. The National Association of School Psychologists offers resources for parents through the National Mental Health and Education Center. Information ranges from ADHD information to basic definitions. Go to NASP. Stand for Children is a Portland based grass roots advocacy program primarily run by parents. Go to Stand for Children. Back to Top
Adoptive ParentsDSHS Children's Administration offers valuable information on adopting through the Department at DSHS-CA.Child Welfare League of America shares adoption facts and links. Go to CWLA. Families Like Ours provides adoptive and pre-adoptive families with information and support, particularly reaching out to gay, lesbian, and other non-traditional adoptive families. Go to Families Like Ours. The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse contains a wealth of information on all aspects of adoption. Go to NAIC. The North American Council on Adoptable Children shares national facts, newsletter and advocacy for special needs adoptions. Go to NACAC. Back to Top
Residential Care ProvidersThe Child Welfare League of America shares policy information related to providing group care at CWLA. Back to Top
Foster ParentsFoster Parent Association of Washington has the mission "To empower, to support and to advocate for foster families in order to enrich the quality of life for Washington State's children in foster care." Go to FPAWS.DSHS offers general information on the Washington State Foster Care System at Foster Care. The National Foster Parent Association maintains an extensive website that offers many tips, resources and information for foster parents. Go to National Foster Parent Association, Inc. Back to Top
Relative Care Providers and GuardiansThe Child Welfare League of America maintains a Kinship page on their website with a host of information. Go to CWLA-Kinship.Civitas offers tips and tools for grandparents on discipline, eating, play, brain development, and being an involved grandparent. Go to CIVITAS. Generations United is the only national organization focused solely on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies. Go to Generations United. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a national organization dedicated to supporting the growing number of grandparents providing full time care to their children's children. Go to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The University of Wisconsin has developed a great resource for grandparents raising their grandchildren and the professionals who work with them. Go to University of Wisconsin. Back to Top
Child Care ProvidersThe Child Care Resource and Referral Network contains a listing of all licensed child care homes or facilities in Washington as well as general information for childcare providers. Go to CCRRN.
State of Washington Child Care Licensing
Washington Department of Social and Health Services A Nutrition Program for child care providers is offered by the City of Seattle at Nutrition. The US Department of Health and Human Services shares information for child care providers at Child Care. The National Network for Child Care contains a large amount of information ranging from articles to e-mail forums and newsletters. Go to NNCC. Back to Top
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