1. Caregiver Core Training
A foundational course designed for relative caregivers and for those considering the role of a foster or adoptive parent
University of Washington • Eastern Washington University • University of Washington Tacoma • DSHS Children’s Administration • Partners for Our Children

2. Session 8 Getting Ready and the Effects on the Caregiving Family
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3. The reality of caregiving
Your family’s equilibrium will change.
You may need new parenting methods.
You will be taking more than just the child.
You won’t always be in charge.
You financial budget may be stretched.
You will need self-care.
You will need outside help.
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4. Understanding Placements
How do you get a placement?
How do you make sure it’s the right placement?
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5. Eco-Map Family / Household Extended Family Education Friends Work
Recreation
Other
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6. WEEKLY CALENDAR
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7. Getting ready Talk with your extended families. Hold a family meeting.
Talk to schools and child care facilities in your neighborhood.
Talk to a doctor and a dentist about seeing the child as necessary.
For all ages, have the necessary items for parenting that age range.
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8. Planning for transitions
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9. Caregiver panel
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10. First Placement Placement Packet
Child Information and Placement Referral
Placement Agreement
Caregiver Authorization
Foster Care Initial Health Screen form
Voucher for Interim Pharmacy Services
Caregiver Monthly Mileage form
School Notification form
CA Worker Health & Safety Visits Caregiver Checklist
Forms Specific to Relative Caregivers
Unlicensed Caregiver Placement Checklist
Household Safety Inspection
Application for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits
Relative and Other Suitable Person Support Services Funds
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11. Every Kid Is ONE Caring Adult away from Being a Success Story
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12. Evaluation
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