"The Spirit of voluntarism and generous individual giving must continue to be the special virtue we exhibit. In that spirit will be found life's finest experiences." 
--------------Winefield C. Dunn

 
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Open Arms Campaign is a Seattle area non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the recruitment of foster and adoptive homes.

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Behavioral Health Services

Address: 918 East Mead Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903-3720


Contact person:
Tracy Schroeder, Foster Parent Coordinator
(509) 453-1344 M-F

Mission statement: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic's Behavioral Health Services is a state licensed mental health agency serving children, adolescents, and adults living throughout Yakima County.


Primary Focus: Treatment foster care


Geographical representation: Yakima County


Home studies: yes, written questionaires, home visits, face to face interviews, and panel interview

Licensing: yes

Average length before placement: licensing takes 6-8 weeks, short-term placements done immediately, long-term placements w/in 6 months

Fees: no

GLBT friendly: yes

Parenting/other classes: 30 hours of training per year for foster parents licensed with the agency


Other Services: Behavioral health services- crisis response, psychiatric, psychological, out-patient mental health, medical and dental services


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