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).
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) launched a new webpage for families and friends of those in juvenile rehabilitation (JR). The webpage will include family specific resources and communications to support the families of those in JR.
From GEDs to bachelor's degrees, young people at Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities across Washington state were celebrated for reaching educational milestones that will help them in future education and employment.
Starting this month, a clear bag policy will start to be implemented at Echo Glen and Green Hill School as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and security at juvenile rehabilitation facilities.
The switch to clear bags will require staff, volunteers, and anyone entering secure facilities to use clear bags.
Growing up in a rough neighborhood, without a father, and losing a best friend to gun violence, Harbor Heights Superintendent Kendrick ‘Ken’ Rochelle hopes to inspire young people by showing them that regardless of where they come from, there is always hope.
Starting May 29, SR 18 near Echo Glen will be closed through June 4. Staff, contractors, and visitors should expect delays and additional travel time when making plans to go to Echo Glen during the closure.
During this time, the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will have alternate routes marked by detour signs.
DCYF celebrated the graduation of 23 young people at Echo Glen Children’s Center and Green Hill School last month from a job-readiness program.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will partner with the Roca Impact Institute (RII), to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Harbor Heights, the new Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facility in Aberdeen.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will be meeting with contractors this month as the agency takes steps towards building a fence around the perimeter of Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie.
Juvenile Rehabilitation and Evergreen State College celebrated 29 years of partnership that has resulted in an estimated 500 young people obtaining college prep courses.