We want to thank the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds team for the insights they provided in the 2021 Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds (OFCO) Annual Report.
As part of DCYF’s Strategic and Racial Equity Plan, the agency forms strategic partnerships to successfully transition youth into adulthood. A successful transition prepares youth for independence through education, employment, life skills, strong relationships, and more.
By the end of 2021, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) distributed $259,706,250 to 4,319 child care and early learning providers across Washington State. These funds support, stabilize, and strengthen the diverse early learning workforce in a way that rebuilds a stronger child care system and expands access to affordable, high-quality care for all families.
One of DCYF's critical tasks is to strengthen the linkages between our state's child welfare and early learning systems.