Foster Parents Association Of Washington State

THE FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON STATE (FPAWS) SUPPORTS FOSTER, KINSHIP, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OUR PROGRAMS EQUIP CAREGIVERS WITH TRAINING AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE ON STATE POLICIES, RIGHTS, AND REGULATIONS TO HELP THEM PROVIDE STABLE HOMES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT PROMOTE A FAIR AND ACCOUNTABLE ENVIRONMENT, FULLY ALIGNING WITH OUR 501(C)(3) MISSION TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

FAMILY TIME NETWORK: FAMILY TIME NETWORKS EXPENSES SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING SAFE, SUPERVISED VISITATION SPACES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES. KEY EXPENSES INCLUDE FACILITY MAINTENANCE, STAFF SALARIES, TRANSPORTATION FOR FAMILIES, PROGRAM RESOURCES, AND INSURANCE. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE DIRECTLY ALIGNED WITH OUR PURPOSE AND GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORTING FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND STABILITY WITHIN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CAREGIVER CONFERENCE THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE IS AN ANNUAL EVENT COMMITTED TO EQUIPPING FOSTER FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS WITH ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING SESSIONS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. KEY EXPENSES INCLUDE VENUE RENTAL, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SPEAKER FEES, ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNITY RECOGNITION EVENTS, MEALS, ROOMING FEES, AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BOTH ATTENDEES AND THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO FACILITATE THE CONFERENCE. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE ESSENTIAL TO CREATING AN ENGAGING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT STRENGTHENS CAREGIVER SKILLS, FOSTERS COMMUNITY BONDS, AND ULTIMATELY ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.