Nearly half of an $8 million Birth Through Five Preschool Development Grant (PDG B-5) awarded to DCYF will provide for an increase of 75 slots to the state’s B-3 Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) for infants and toddlers, as well as support delivery of no-cost classroom curriculum, professional development, and mental health services to providers.

Dozens of children and youth will be adopted in ceremonies across Washington Nov. 21-23 as the state joins the nation to celebrate Adoption Day.

Every year, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) joins the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in celebrating Adoption Day to raise awareness around the continued need for adoptive families.

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is offering Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) Train-the-Trainer courses at no cost. Trainings are designed to prepare facilitators to educate and support Native parents using a culturally specific approach. 

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Join DCYF for an online Community Child Care Forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. This is a great opportunity to meet DCYF leadership, connect with local licensing administrators and licensors, get the latest updates, ask questions, and share your experiences.