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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Aug 23, 2018
Beautiful
Sep 07, 2017
GREAT PEOPLE! They really care about the families they are working with. Megan is Awesome! My son Loves her and so do I! We will both miss her when we are finished with visits! :( She has made this difficult time as easy as possible... I look forward to our mornings with her!
Jun 07, 2017
Clean friendly enviornment
Aug 01, 2016
Trey was very quick to get back to me and he was extremely helpful! He seemed to really care about our situation and had a lot of knowledge regarding fostering. He answered all my questions and if I didn't understand something he was very polite and able to explain it differently.