Trauma-informed care aims to realize the impact of trauma, understand paths to recovery, recognize signs and symptoms, integrate knowledge about trauma into policies and practices, and actively avoid re-traumatization.
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Dear Tribal Partners, Child Care, and Early Learning Providers,
At the direction of the Washington State Legislature and in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is making a temporary change that allows licensed providers to claim for their child care subsidy payment based on enrollment rather than attendance. This temporary change is effective from April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently created a nightmare for transgender youth by directing state officials to open child abuse investigations on families who supported and sought gender-affirming medical care for their children.
A Texas judge blocked this action – for now.
Families and children can find love and support in many ways – through places in communities that offer a sense of belonging, from teachers who inspire and lift children, or through home visitors who step in and offer support and guidance to families.
DCYF's Strengthening Families team is preparing to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by raising awareness in communities about child abuse and neglect prevention.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now accepting applications for the Organizational License Pilot (Spanish, Somali).
Passed during the 2020 Legislative Session, House Bill 2607 aims to assist young people under age 25 experiencing homelessness with obtaining state identification (ID) cards.
Child care workers in licensed child care facilities in Washington State may be eligible for health care premium assistance through 2022. This program is administered by the Washington Health Benefits Exchange (WAHBE), in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services