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The statewide Relative Search Unit is tasked with identifying potential relative support for all children and youth whom DCYF has legal custody regardless of whether the child is placed in relative, suitable other, or foster care placement.

CPS cannot remove a child without court approval. The court will review the case and determine if the claim is warranted. Only the police can remove children immediately if there is imminent danger. Police can hold children for up to 72 hours.

Foster Parenting & Kinship Care If you'd like to talk to someone about fostering, call 1-888-KIDS-414.

DCYF is a cabinet-level agency focused on the well-being of children. Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Families residing in Washington state may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy if their income is at or below 60% of the state Median Income (SMI) at application or 65% of SMI when reapplying. For a family of two, that is $3,641 per month, for a family of three $4,498, and for a family of four $5,354.

CPS is an arm of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), a state government agency. CPS investigates reports of child abuse or neglect. CPS employs caseworkers. In most counties, the state Attorney General's Office represents DCYF and CPS.

A person will be permanently barred from being licensed to provide care for children if he or she has a felony conviction for any of the following: Child abuse and/or neglect. Spousal abuse. A crime against a child, including child ography.