Upcoming DSHS informational sessions: Lake Burien transition to Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will host a series of informational sessions for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) staff, clients and families regarding the transition of Lake Burien from a transitional care facility to a Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program (CLIP) facility, effective fall 2026. 

Sessions will provide a transition overview, explain how Lake Burien’s 12 bed, 24-hour therapeutic model for youth ages 13-17 with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric needs will be maintained, and review the clinical criteria for youth who may benefit from CLIP services. 

Dates and times

9 a.m sessions 

• Nov. 4, 2026 

• Dec. 2, 2026

• Jan. 6, 2027 

• Feb. 3, 2027 

Teams Meeting ID: 298 877 186 938 814 8 | Passcode: oW7en3zq | Join meeting: LINK   

1 p.m sessions: 

• Dec. 17, 2026

• Jan. 21, 2027 

• Feb. 18, 2027 

Teams Meeting ID: 280 708 190 553 496 0 | Passcode: 2VM3mc7T | Join meeting: LINK 

Lake Burien’s transition to the CLIP network was directed by the 2025-27 supplemental operating budget, ESSB 5998. To learn more about Lake Burien and upcoming DSHS informational sessions, visit the October DSHS bulletin, Lake Burien will become a Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program. (Remy Kerr)