Gov. Inslee recently announced that most students in Washington should resume remote learning in the fall, which means that the majority of parents will need to continue balancing work and child care. The work of our agency is focused on children, youth and families impacted by these decisions, but it also touches home for many of you as parents or caregivers.
Did you know being absent from school just two days each month for any reason equates to missing 10% of instructional time and valuable information needed to ensure academic progress? Unfortunately, Washington State ranks among the lowest in the country in regular school attendance.
Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order on March 23, 2020, designated Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) sites as essential services during COVID-19.
Dear Child Care Providers,
Thank you for your continued commitment to the children and families in your communities. The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) knows that this has been a challenging spring and summer for you.