February 20, 2024
Washington State’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is guided by five agency values, one of which is inclusion. DCYF caregivers are encouraged to live this value by keeping children in their care connected to their family’s beliefs and culture. This can be done through a variety of ways including national observances and holidays.
Read the Caregiver’s Guides Volume 1.
DCYF is proud to publish its first Caregiver’s Guide that shares history, terminology notable figures and books for 13 different celebrations throughout the year from Three King’s Day to Native American History month, caregivers and their children/youth can learn and appreciate diversity all year long.