Last month, DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter sat down with the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) to talk about the agency, his journey from Microsoft to DCYF and how principals can support early learning.
When Forks resident Kailey Sallee, 5, learned that some children who come into care sometimes can’t bring their belongings, she felt she needed to do something.
She spoke with her mom and created a list of things she thought kids would need or like.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will celebrate Parent Recognition Month in February 2021 by honoring extraordinary parents, caregivers, guardians and community members across Washington State through the annual Unsung Heroes campaign.
Home Visiting programs in the Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) recently got a chance for a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) deep dive. DCYF-funded home visiting programs from across the state, came together at the fall All HVSA meeting in SeaTac for a full-day meeting that included an emphasis on CQI work.
Are you interested in starting or expanding Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) services? The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has released the Request for Application (RFA) for ECEAP Expansion for 2020-21.
Last week, Secretary Ross Hunter and DCYF staff, joined families at the King County Courthouse to celebrate 38 adoptions for National Adoption Day.
Earlier this month, Naselle Youth Camp hosted its annual potlatch where community members, family and DCYF staff gathered to share a meal and immerse themselves in the spirit of local potlatch tradition.
Each year, courts and communities across the country come together to raise awareness of the 125,000 children in foster care in the United States. Traditionally held the week before thanksgiving, courts are encouraged to host events that celebrate adoptions from foster care.
The DCYF King Street Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) Parole Office has transformed its walls with equality-centered collages.
November is Native American Heritage Month. Indigenous peoples have overcome many hardships over many years and now hold a vital cultural, political, social and moral presence in our society. Tribal Nations are distinct sovereign Nations whom are “partners” with the State of Washington.