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A Blog from a Former Foster Kid
Emiley Thorne
As a foster kid, something significant about permanency and suppo
As a foster kid, something significant about permanency and suppo
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families has launched two newsletters, each focused on providing resources and information for families across the state.
The Fair Start for Kids Act (FSKA) is historic legislation signed by Governor Inslee in 2021, investing $1.1 billion to make early care and education (ECE) more affordable for families and to provide resources to support the ECE workforce.
Nov. 1 marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
The new Assessment Oversight Group web page, accessible from the Practice Improvement landing page on the DCYF website, helps explain the AOG’s creation, priorities, and membership. It also includes an inventory of all decision-making assessments used in Child Welfare and Juvenile Rehabilitation.
October is Youth Justice Action Month. This month serves as an opportunity to build awareness, inspire action, and amplify youth voices to understand the justice system's impact on them. This year, we encourage you to engage with content featuring youth voices within Juvenile Rehabilitation.
Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Brackeen v.
Jesse Sadler took all the steps necessary to transform his life and regain custody of his daughter; he engaged in therapy, secured housing, participated in parenting classes, and attended a Substance Use Disorder treatment.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families published a report with recommendations and research findings on creating a kin-first culture in Washington State.