The Alice Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children submitted its official report to the United States Congress on Feb. 20, 2024.
Community Assisted Reentry (CAR) is a voluntary program available to young people without parole obligations for up to 12 months of support to transition back into their communities successfully following release from JR.
DCYF published and distributed the March 2024 edition of the Early Care and Education Newsletter on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Those interested in child care and early learning news and information can read about:
The Department of Children, Youth & Families is in the process of amending the Group Care (110-145) Washington Administrative Code (WAC) through Negotiated Rule Making (NRM).
Educational programs within Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) range from high school to technical programs to college degrees that help residents plan for their futures. Education is a powerful tool that gives young people the skills to be successful. With the degrees and certifications earned, residents are given the knowledge to pursue careers and their passions once released.
Every March, the nation celebrates these individuals during Social Work Month. This year’s theme is, "Empowering Social Workers” highlighting the importance of supporting and showing appreciation for people in this profession.
DCYF is looking for a child or youth to throw a ceremonial first pitch during this year's We Are Family Day on Sunday, May 12 at T-Mobile Park.
To be eligible, the child or youth must:
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.
