High-quality early childhood education and care are essential for the development of young children. Qualified early childhood providers create safe, nurturing environments that support children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Well-trained providers have the knowledge and skills to provide excellent care, ensuring Washington’s children, youth, and families receive the best possible support for their development.
Updated on April 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
DCYF has issued an all clear. Individuals can once again access the Richland DCYF Office.
Earlier this morning, DCYF issued a safety alert due to police activity outside the Richland DCYF office - located at 1661 Fowler St. The public was asked to stay away from the area.
Do you know a father who has overcome personal obstacles and engaged in services to safely reunite with their child? The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now accepting nominations for their annual Engaging Fathers Award, which celebrates the importance of a positive and healthy relationship between fathers and their children.
In response to requests from communities, providers, and staff and with the support of recent legislation, DCYF is expanding access to fingerprinting services. Starting this week, DCYF will begin offering fingerprinting services in select rural offices to better serve caregivers and providers.
One of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ (DCYF) strategic goals is to “create a high-quality integrated Birth-8 system.”
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) is pleased to announce that the Early Childhood Equity Grant application is now available.*
Planning for this year's virtual Indigenous, Children, Youth & Families (ICYF) conference is underway! We are excited to announce that DCYF's Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) is currently accepting session proposals. We are looking for sessions that will build on the knowledge and skills of those working with system-involved Native families.
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.
