Agency News

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Due to inclement weather, the following DCYF Offices in Region 6 are closed as of 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. Regular business hours are anticipated on Friday, Feb. 14 unless inclement weather conditions persist. 

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There are many ways to get involved with our agency, whether you are a parent/caregiver, service provider, or legislator. Below is a list of active committees, councils, and advisory groups that work in coordination with DCYF. 

Early Learning

Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC)

Caseworkers, juvenile rehabilitation staff, and licensors were among the 1,400 staff who tuned into the unofficial handoff between Secretary Ross Hunter and Rep. Tana Senn, who is set to lead the Department of Children, Youth, and Families on Jan. 15. 

Senn began by thanking Secretary Hunter and letting staff know she looks forward to working with everyone. 

A few moments ago, Governor-elect Ferguson announced Rep. Tana Senn as the next Secretary of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.  You can find the announcement in the attached release. 

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has updated its Mandatory Reporter training to highlight the distinction between families in need of support versus child abuse and neglect, and the importance of connecting those families to res

DCYF's Community Engagement team has launched DCYF Connections—a new quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is intended for DCYF families and providers who want to engage with the agency, including individuals serving on DCYF advisory groups. 

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.

More than half of the children and youth in foster care are being placed with relatives in Washington State as the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) continues to embrace a kin-first culture.