Help Me Grow Washington with DCYF offers free access to online developmental screening for early care and education providers serving families.
Foster youth turning 18 will now receive services through the age of 21 thanks to a new law that went into effect on June 6, which eliminates requirements, allowing for more youth to receive critical assistance regardless of their future plans.
The June 2024 edition of the Early Care and Education Newsletter is now available to read.
The June newsletter features:
Six young people at Green Hill School (GHS) won a nationwide anti-fentanyl contest hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as part of an effort to prevent drug overdose deaths.
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recently published its 2023 State of Preschool Yearbook. The annual report shows Washington making positive strides in child care access and quality.
The May 2024 edition of the Early Care and Education Newsletter is now available to read.
The May newsletter features:
A young member of the Puyallup Tribe will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the May 12 Mariners game to celebrate Foster Care Month.
Niko, 8, was chosen to serve as DCYF's First Pitch Kid, an honor given to a child or youth in out-of-home care, as part of the We Are Family Day celebration at T-Mobile Park.
DCYF is proud to announce a new partnership with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) to provide Indian Child We
Every May, the nation celebrates the dedicated and compassionate individuals who open their homes and hearts for children and youth in out-of-home care.
Caregivers make it possible for dependent children and youth:
Do you know of a father that has worked hard to mend relationships, gain skills, and reunify with their child(ren)? We are looking for nominees like this for DCYF's Engaging Father Award. This award is meant to recognize fathers who have had a successful outcome with their child welfare case.
To be eligible, the father: