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DCYF Publishes Kin-First Culture Research and Recommendations

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May 25, 2023

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families published a report with recommendations and research findings on creating a kin-first culture in Washington State. 

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Foster Youth to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch at Mariners Game

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May 5, 2023

 Davonte Robertson, 16, is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch during the May 7 Mariners game as part of We Are Family Day at T-Mobile Park.

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Accepting Nominations for the Engaging Father Award

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April 18, 2023

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families wants to recognize fathers who have had a successful outcome with their child welfare case for the Inaugural Engaging Father Celebration in June.

The recipient will receive two nights at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park-Grand Mound.

To be eligible, the father:

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DCYF Announces Campaign that Highlights Efforts to Improve Outcomes for Families

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April 18, 2023

From expanding crisis family preservation services statewide to increasing the number of licensed kinship caregivers, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is working tirelessly on various practice changes and increased supports to improve outcomes for families.

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