Like many states, Washington has taken actionable steps to improve the treatment of justice-involved youth.

Every day of the year, Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) staff provide critical support to justice-involved youth. Last year, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) unofficially named July as JR Staff Appreciation Month to celebrate and honor the important work of these public servants.

Earlier this year, Echo Glen Children’s Center launched a creative writing program for the young people living there, and the work of several youth has recently been recognized and published!

DCYF’s Recruitment and Retention Team is stepping into the world of social media! After months of hard work, we are excited to announce a DCYF-approved Facebook page for recruiting foster parents across Washington State.