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.
Our 1624 Team meets every other month on the 3rd Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2024
February 20, 2024
April 16, 2024
June 18, 2024
August 20, 2024
October 15, 2024
December 17, 2024
Region 2
Position is currently vacant. Once filled, contact information will be provided.
2024
TBD
Region 3
For meeting information, contact Rachel DeWind or Greta Sriviboon.
Our 1624 Team meets every 3 months on the last Thursday of the month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
2024
March 28, 2024
June 27, 2024
September 26, 2024
December 26, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://dcyf.zoom.us/j/81901136335?pwd=SjA1ZTRMTzNzYkNzSWdPUlpTZkdvQT09
Meeting ID: 819 0113 6335
Passcode: 455542
Region 4
Position is currently vacant. Once filled, contact information will be provided.
2024
TBD
Region 5
For meeting information, contact Betsy Rodgers.
Currently in transition in terms of who will be facilitating 1624 meetings and will reach out with dates once details are figured out.
Meetings are held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
2024
February 13, 2024
May 14, 2024
August 13, 2024
November 12, 2024
Region 6
Position is currently vacant. Once filled, contact information will be provided.
2024
TBD