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22-1185 Social Workers Practice Guide to Education for Children & Youth in Foster Care 06-2010 English
22-1314 Social Worker's Practice Guide to Domestic Violence 01-2016 English
22-1497 All My Relations Video Discussion Guide 04-2017 English
ADM_0023 Guide to Background Checks

Digital Only

01-2025 ENGLISH
SOMALI
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Previously under EPS_0001.

AP_0003 Caseworker’s Guide to Transition Planning for Youth

Print copies available on request. Contact sherrie.flores@dcyf.wa.gov.

07-2024 ENGLISH
SPANISH
COMM_0008C Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in Washington State

Digital Only

12-2024 ENGLISH
COMM_0123 Caregiver's Guide (Volume I) 02-2024 ENGLISH
CWP_0018 How to Help a Youth Who is at Risk to Run

Digital Only

08-2019 English
CWP_0019 Resource Information for Youth at Risk to Run

Digital Only

08-2019 English
CWP_0030 Your Rights, Your Life - A Guide for Youth in Foster Care

Print copies available on request. Contact sherrie.flores@dcyf.wa.gov.

05-2024 ENGLISH
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CWP_0033 Guidebook for Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Washington State Care

Print copies available on request. Contact sherrie.flores@dcyf.wa.gov.

12-2019 ENGLISH
CWP_0034 Adoption Search in Washington State, Finding Connections to the Past 12-2019 ENGLISH PRINT
ENGLISH
CWP_0037 Family Reconciliation Services - Keeping Families Together

Print copies available on request. Contact hannah.merley@dcyf.wa.gov.

03-2021 ENGLISH
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CWP_0054 Child-Specific Recruitment Services in Washington State 04-2023 ENGLISH
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CWP_0066 Child Welfare Continuing Child Care (CWCCC) Guide for Parents and Guardians

Print copies available on request. Contact alissa.copeland@dcyf.wa.gov.

06-2023 ENGLISH
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CWP_0070 Shared Planning Guide

Print copies available on request. Contact sarah.mccamant@dcyf.wa.gov.

06-2022 ENGLISH
SPANISH
CWP_0078 Caregivers Guidelines for Supporting Normal Childhood Activities for Children and Youth Experiencing Out-of-Home Care 06-2021 ENGLISH
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CWP_0080 Family Team Decision-Making Guide

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01-2022 ENGLISH
CWP_0081 Washington Laws Around Child Abuse and Neglect

Print copies upon request. Contact sandy.mccool@dcyf.wa.gov.

03-2025 ENGLISH
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CWP_0084 Life Story Book for Children 04-2022 ENGLISH
CWP_0088 Permanency Planning Matrix

Print copies available on request. Contact michelle.hetzel@dcyf.wa.gov.

11-2024 ENGLISH
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CWP_0117 Guardianship and Adoption Comparison Guide 09-2024 ENGLISH
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EL_0013 Mobility Mentoring

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03-2020 ENGLISH
EL_0015 Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines

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04-2021 ENGLISH
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EL_0016 Washington State Early Learning Plan (September 2010)

Print copies available upon request. Contact dcyf.preschooldevelopmentgrant@dcyf.wa.gov.

09-2010 ENGLISH
EL_0017 Washington State Early Learning Plan Executive Summary (September 2010)

Print copies available upon request. Contact dcyf.preschooldevelopmentgrant@dcyf.wa.gov.

09-2010 ENGLISH
EL_0018 Successes and Challenges of Early Learning Transitions in Washington

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11-2020 ENGLISH
EL_0020 Mobility Mentoring Bridge

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08-2021 ENGLISH
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EL_0021 Mobility Mentoring Intro Bridge

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EL_0023 Guidlines to Opening Up - Conversations with Families

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10-2020 ENGLISH
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EL_0025 Early ECEAP: Serving Infants and Toddlers

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EL_0030 Successes and Challenges of Early Learning in Washington - Data Brief

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01-2021 ENGLISH
EL_0032 Conversation Guide - Early Learning and Family Support Programs 04-2021 Booklet ENGLISH
Early Learning Programs In Washington Grid ENGLISH
EL_0035 Strengthening Transitions Case Study - Toppenish

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08-2021 ENGLISH
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EL_0041 Subsidy Billing Guide - Licensed Family Home

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06-2024 ENGLISH
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EL_0043 Subsidy Billing Guide - Licensed Center

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06-2024 ENGLISH
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EL_0044 Subsidy Billing Guide - Family, Friends and Neighbors

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06-2024 ENGLISH
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EL_0049 Family Listening Session Agenda and Protocols

Print copies available on request. Contact dcyf.eceap@dcyf.wa.gov.

04-2022 ENGLISH
EL_0062 Health Coverage for Licensed Family Home Providers and Employees of Washington State Licensed Child Care Facilities 11-2022 ENGLISH
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EL_0069 TPA Guide for Families Flyer 05-2023 ENGLISH
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EL_0080 Historical Investments in Child Care and Access 04-2024 ENGLISH
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EL_0083 Toothbrushing Makes a Difference in ECEAP 02-2024 ENGLISH
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EL_0096 ECLIPSE History

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EPS_0033 DCYF Scholarship Funding Guide

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05-2023 ENGLISH
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EPS_0038 Health and Safety Supplement Guide

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01-2020 ENGLISH
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EPS_0068 Culturally Responsive Guidelines

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09-2021 ENGLISH
FB_0004 DCYF Budget Resource Guide 06-2020 ENGLISH
FS_0002 A Family's Guide to Early Intervention Services in Washington State

Print copies available on request. ESIT Provider Agencies should contact their approved Public Awareness Contact. If not, then contact esit@dcyf.wa.gov.

07-2023 ENGLISH
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FS_0007 Early Support for Infants and Toddlers - ESIT - Fast Facts 05-2023 ENGLISH
FS_0030 Birth to Six Growth and Development Chart

Print copies available on request. ESIT Provider Agencies should contact their approved Public Awareness Contact. If not, then contact esit@dcyf.wa.gov.

07-2023 ENGLISH
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