Evergreen Caregiver Support

20 hours ago

Learn about the various types of short-term economic assistance available to families in Child Welfare programs and review additional basic needs resources for families offered through other DCYF, State and Community-based service programs.

6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17
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Evergreen Caregiver Support

2 days ago

As the holiday season approaches, Cloth + Foster wants to ensure every caregiver family feels supported and celebrated. Cloth+Foster is gathering information from families who may need a little extra help this season. We work with many community partners that may be able to provide gifts, necessities, or special experiences to make the holidays brighter for you and the children in your care. If you’re interested in being on the list for holiday support, please let Cloth+Foster know by completing this form.

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Evergreen Caregiver Support

2 days ago

This holiday season, give your tween something that lasts longer than the latest gadget — knowledge and confidence.

The Internet Safety Workbooks for Tweens by Nathaniel LaChine make learning about online safety fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.

From social media to gaming and everything in between, these workbooks help kids understand how to stay safe, kind, and confident online.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and families who want to give a gift that really matters.

📘 Available in English and Spanish — wherever books are sold.
🎁 A smart stocking stuffer for every connected kid!
👉 Order now – shorturl.at/6EVIl

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Evergreen Caregiver Support

7 days ago

📢 Less than 25% of eligible youth are registered for Treehouse annual Holiday Magic program! The first priority deadline is this Friday, November 14th.

Don’t miss out—register your youth today:

🔗 treehouseforkids.org/our-services/holiday-magic
Or
📞206-267-5111

Program details and FAQs are below! 🎁

Holiday Magic FAQ

What is the Holiday Magic program?
Holiday Magic is a 25+ year program that provides eligible youth in foster care with gifts during the winter holiday season. Every year, the program serves more than 5,000 youth across Washington State. Treehouse runs this program in the hopes that it provides youth with positive experiences that lead to identity development, a sense of belonging, and helps build healthy relationships with caregivers.

Who is eligible?
• Dependent children of the state of Washington who are:
o In an out-of-placement home, including tribal children who are state dependents
o Age 18 or older and participating in the Extended Foster Care/Foster Programs
o Served under the courtesy supervision and residing in another region of the state
o Served under the Interstate Compact of Children (ICPC) residing in another state
• Children placed in out of home care on a Shelter Care Order
• Children and youth under the jurisdiction of tribal court are eligible. But Treehouse will reach out to the tribes directly.

Who is not eligible?
• Children/youth in trial return home
• Children/youth on a VPA
• Children/youth not in dependency
• Children/youth from other states on courtesy supervision.

When can caregivers order gifts?
• Registration for gifts will open by October 21st. All caregivers of eligible youth will receive an email or mailed letter after their referral has been received and processed informing them of their eligibility and the process for requesting items.
• Gifts need to be requested by November 14th to arrive before the winter holidays.
• Gifts can be requested until December 16, but these later requests will likely be delivered in early January.

How can caregivers make a request?
Requests can be submitted at online at treehouseforkids.org/our-services/holiday-magic or by calling Holiday Magic’s registration line at 206-267-5111. Online registration is preferred. Please note that caregivers are encouraged be the ones to submit requests. If this is not possible, caregivers must be consulted on gift choice.

Can a youth make their own request?
Yes, youth are permitted to submit their own gift request. This is a particularly popular option for youth in Extended Foster Care.

When will caregivers receive their orders?
Gifts will be shipped throughout November and December. Caregivers will receive an email notification once their gift has been shipped. If the gift has not been received within 2 weeks of receiving the shipping confirmation, Holiday Magic can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at 206-267-5111. The shipping companies we work with are expecting extended deliver times this Holiday season so we aim to mail gifts as early as possible.

Who can refer youth to the program?
The DCYF Contract Holder and Tribal Liaisons will send referrals to Holiday Magic on a monthly basis. We will not be able to accept referrals from other DCYF staff or agency caseworkers.

Can I check if the youth on my caseload have requests submitted?
Due to staffing constraints the Holiday Magic team will not be able to check request status of youth on an individual’s caseload. Please check with the caregivers of the youth in question to confirm whether a request has been entered.

Who should I reach out to if I have questions?
If you have any questions you can reach out to the Holiday Magic team via email at [email protected] or by phone at 206-267-5111. … See MoreSee Less