Foster Parents Association of Washington State vs. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
January 18, 2011 On January 18, 2011, the Foster Parents Association of Washington State filed a lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) alleging that the stateÂ’s foster care maintenance rates fail to cover more than 40% of the costs of basic care. The parents seek declaratory and injunctive relief that will force DSHS to ensure that foster care maintenance rates cover the cost of foster care. The complaint also alleged that the cost of living in Washington State is higher than other areas of the country. Download the Report . . .
