Since 2007, “1624” meetings have brought together caregivers and DCYF staff to discuss issues of concern to foster parents. The name “1624” reflects the legislative bill number that created the committee. These meetings include foster parent representatives elected for a two-year term by other caregivers in their region, elected representatives from the Foster Parent Association of Washington State (FPAWS), and DCYF staff appointed by agency leadership. Regional members also help set dates for consultation meetings to discuss local issues.
Meetings
Region 1
For meeting information, contact David Needham
Meetings are held every other month on the third Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- April 15, 2025
- June 17, 2025
- Aug. 19, 2025
- Oct. 21, 2025
- Dec. 16, 2025
Region 2
For meeting information, contact Christie Funkhouser.
Meetings are typically held once each quarter (February, May, August, November), rotating times between morning, evening, and afternoon
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6 p.m.
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Region 3
For meeting information, contact Rachel DeWind or Greta Sriviboon.
Meetings are held every 3 months on the last Thursday of the month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Jan. 30, 2025
- April 24, 2025
- July 31, 2025
- Oct. 30, 2025
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Region 4
There are currently no meetings scheduled. Once we have updates, you can find them on this webpage or the Facebook page listed on the righthand side of the page.
Region 5
For meeting information, contact Laura Thompson.
Meetings are held from 3 to 5 p.m.
- Feb. 11, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- Aug. 12, 2025
- Nov. 4, 2025
Region 6
For meeting information, contact Rachelle St. Peter.
Meetings are held the second Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to Noon
- Jan. 13, 2025
- Febr. 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- April 14, 2025
- May 12, 2025
- June 9, 2025
- July 14, 2025
- Aug. 11, 2025
- Sept. 8, 2025
- Oct. 13, 2025
- Nov. 10, 2025
- Dec. 8, 2025
Meeting Information:
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