DCYF Recognizes SUID Prevention Month with Focus on Safe Sleep
October is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Prevention Month, and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is joining organizations across the country in raising awareness about safe sleep practices and steps families and caregivers can take to reduce sleep-related risks for infants.
Community Facility Held Fifth Annual Suicide Prevention Event
On Sept. 30, Canyon View, Parke Creek, and Sunrise community facilities came together for their annual suicide awareness and prevention event.
This event, hosted by Canyon View, began with a guest speaker who shared a presentation on recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts, suicide prevention, and how to be there for someone who is struggling.
Updated Subsidy Billing for Child Care Centers Training
Training is now available to help child care centers prepare for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy billing rule changes that went into effect on Oct. 1, 2026. We encourage providers to access the training that works best for their schedule.
Online Training
Watch a Day in the Life of a Child and Family Welfare Services Caseworker
The next installment of DCYF's “Day in the Life” video series follows Stephanie McCardle during her day as a Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Caseworker.
CFWS caseworkers support families throughout the life of their child welfare case providing health and safety visits, connecting families with resources, sharing updates during court hearings etc.
