Amara
Amara has a bold vision to change the world when it comes to how we support and care for children, adults, and families experiencing foster care and considering adoption, in our communities. We believe all people, regardless of circumstance, deserve the opportunity to thrive.
As a nonprofit 501(c)3, we partner with people and communities most impacted by our child welfare system, to address trauma, build connections, and ultimately ensure all children, adults and families feel safe and supported, with a commitment to equity every step of the way.
We look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can work together.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
If you have questions or you're experiencing an emergency, contact your Child Welfare Office. If you're dealing with a medical emergency, contact 911 immediately.
The crisis support line for your local Child Welfare Office is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is also after-hours support via the Contact Central Intake at 1-800-301-1868.
Washington residents can also access their regional mental health crisis line regardless of whether they have insurance. These helplines are open and staffed 24/7 all year round.
Washington foster families also have the Alliance Caregiver Retention, Education, and Support (CaRES) program. New parents can learn from CaRES mentors. Alliance CaRES partners with the Department of Children, Youth & Families to provide resources and assistance to foster and kinship families across the state.
Foster parents can also access discounts across Washington, such as state parks, zoos, etc. You can find more information about these free programs and discounts on the CaRES website.
Online tools, such as foster parent portals, help make fostering easier and streamline the application process.
Ratings and Reviews
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Sep 01, 2023
Amara referred people to Marshan Goodwin-Moultry, who hasn't held a license for substance assessments since Feb. 2017. I don't know how many families were effected by these referrals to an individual not qualified to give the pre-fostering assessments, but know he was a "preferred provider" for such assessments. His costly evaluations are worthless. How many people were either put through unnecessary additional work, or inappropiately moved forward in the process?? I don't know if Amara will independently report him to DOH, but I did. I haven't received assurances yet that Amara will discontinue their referrals to him. I do not know if they have any intention of reaching out to all the families they referred to him for substance assessments to let them know they were scammed. I have lost all trust in this organization.
Update: the provider in question was professionally diciplined by DOH. Amara has never apologized to my family. Amara has not let us know if they'd contact other families concerned.
Aug 23, 2022
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Nov 18, 2020
I have a child who got open adoption through this company. It has been 2 years since they allowed me to see my son. Based on his foster family being Caucasian and me being African American it was brought to me I couldn’t see my child because he is asking why his skin is different. This agency not one time has fought or seek any help to let me get my visits. They been going against the court order as well. Race plays a major roll here and I have family and his biological father seeking out and they won’t respond back. I do not recommend this place of business especially if you are of color. They will not work in your favor.
Feb 11, 2019
They do great work here helping young people without parents find their way in the world and connecting them to responsible caregivers.
Aug 23, 2018
Beautiful