Recognizing Indigenous People's Day
Join DCYF in recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 12. Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States. Falling on the same day as Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day encourages Americans to rethink and reevaluate our nation’s history.
DCYF Comments on Proposed Rule on Head Start
The following letter was submitted by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in response to the proposed rule changes for Head Start:
Dear Federal Partners,
2027 Unsung Hero Award Nominations Now Open! (Espanol | Somali)
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now accepting Unsung Hero Award nominations for 2027!
DCYF Receives $200K to Help Expedite Foster Care Placements
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was one of only 14 child welfare jurisdictions across the nation to be awarded a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to streamline the placement process for kin, foster families, and prospective adoptive parents.
