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What's New

Addressing Juvenile Rehabilitation Capacity & Population • Close Harbor Heights by 2029. • Renovate and open Mission Creek. • Open a new facility that serves the female population. • Update Echo Glen Children’s Center to serve only boys (under 18). • Create smaller, more therapeutic living spaces at Green Hill. • Open a new secure facility in eastern Washington. • Increase opportunities for young people at community facilities.

Addressing Juvenile Rehabilitation Capacity

October 28, 2026

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DCYF Recognizes SUID Prevention Month with Focus on Safe Sleep

October 16, 2026

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Community Facility Held Fifth Annual Suicide Prevention Event

October 15, 2026

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Updated Subsidy Billing for Child Care Centers Training 

October 14, 2026

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Watch a Day in the Life of a Child and Family Welfare Services Caseworker

October 13, 2026

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October is Youth Justice Action Month

October 10, 2026

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Recognizing Indigenous People's Day

October 8, 2026

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DCYF Comments on Proposed Rule on Head Start

October 7, 2026

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2027 Unsung Hero Award Nominations Now Open! (Espanol | Somali)

October 5, 2026

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DCYF Receives $200K to Help Expedite Foster Care Placements

October 2, 2026

DCYF Communications

A Message from Secretary Tana Senn

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