If you or your child experienced harm in the foster care system, monetary compensation may be available. Contact a knowledgeable Washington foster care negligence law firm for an assessment of your options. Foster parents and...
Foster care agencies and placement organizations have a responsibility to properly screen potential foster parents. If they don’t, and the child is harmed as a result, the agency or organization may be held liable. Talk to...
Sexual abuse is every parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, it happens. And when it does, it can cause lasting harm to the victim. No child should ever be abused by foster parents, caregivers, or anyone charged with...
Who is Liable for Foster Care Abuse in Washington: Foster Parents, Agencies or the State?
July 17, 2026
Who is Liable for Foster Care Abuse in Washington: Foster Parents, Agencies or the State? When a foster child is abused or neglected, people will often first ask: “Who is legally liable?” The answer depends on the...
When children are placed in the foster care system, there’s generally a basic assumption that they will be safe, supervised, and protected. However, unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some children in...