DCYF Will Now License Residential Private Schools (English | Espanol)
Residential private schools in Washington are now required to be licensed by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
Young People Sail on a Wooden Viking Ship
Young people from three Community facilities sailed on a wooden Viking ship as part of a program focused on helping individuals transition from incarceration into the community through immersive outdoor experiences.
“I’ve never done anything like this before,” said one young person. “I felt like I was expanding my community with the people we had around us.”
Green Hill School Celebrates First Cohort to Earn Barber License
Five young people were part of the first cohort at Green Hill School to earn their barber license after passing their board exams earlier this month.
DCYF Celebrates Juvenile Rehabilitation Appreciation Month
Every July, Washington state honors the hard work of staff, volunteers, and partners that make a positive impact on the young people involved in juvenile rehabilitation (JR).