In 2005, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 1426 requiring interagency planning to provide services and supports for children of incarcerated parents in Washington. The 2007 Legislature required more planning for children and families and to maintain family connections when parents are incarcerated through Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1422 in 2007. That bill established an advisory committee that we staff which reports to the Legislature annually in January.
Documents referenced in the 2009 Children and Families of Incarcerated Parents Report
1. DSHS report to CFIP Advisory Committee
2. DOC matrix of programs, policies and services
3. OSPI matrix of programs, policies, and services
4. DEL matrix of programs policies and services
5. Data Subcommittee recommendations
6. Arrest Protocols (When Children are Present) Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Social Services (w/additional recommendations/summary of work)
7. Outreach and Professional Subcommittee summary of work with initial suggestions (not accepted by CFIP Advisory Committee at this time)
8. Children and Families of Incarcerated Parents Data Report August 2008: Children of DOC Incarcerated Parents use DSHS Services at Very High Rates
For More Information
Louisa Erickson Program Manager Offender Re-entry and Children and Families of Incarcerated Parents(360) 725-3039
