Echo Glen Hosts Field Day Event for Young People
In partnership with Friends of Echo Glen, the Echo Glen facility hosted a field day on Aug. 19, 2026, for young people. The event included a petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank where several staff were dunked by enthusiastic young people.
Day in the Life at a Community Facility
Follow Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor Colton Drake on a day at Canyon View Community Facility.
Every day at community facilities, staff are supporting young people in education, programming, and treatment to build a successful future beyond Juvenile Rehabilitation.
DCYF Addresses JLARC report
Latest data shows JR frontline staff turnover rate is now down to 22.8%.
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).
Young People Obtain College Degrees at Green Hill
Five young people at Green Hill School obtained their college degree during an emotional and impactful graduation ceremony, held at the juvenile rehabilitation facility in Chehalis.
Mental and Behavioral Health Services Provided to Young People in Juvenile Rehabilitation
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement to raise awareness of individuals living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce stigma.
Young people in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR), receive services and treatment focused on mental and behavioral health, including:
Volunteers Support Young People in Juvenile Rehabilitation
From yoga to bible study to delivering birthday cakes, many of the programs at Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facilities not only rely on volunteers for programming, but to also show young people that they have support in their communities.
Media Statement: Green Hill Staff Report Contraband Incident to Local Law Enforcement
On Feb. 2, DCYF referred a case to local law enforcement involving a Green Hill employee and contraband.
