Contracts
DCYF works with all 29 federally recognized Tribes in Washington State through contracts. These contracts help Tribes provide Indian Child Welfare (ICW) and Independent Living (IL) services to their members.
Tribes with contracts must submit reports to DCYF. These reports show how funds are used and describe the services provided.
Required reports include:
Centennial Accord
DCYF works with the 29 federally recognized Tribes in Washington to create its agency Centennial Accord Plan.
- Centennial Accord between the Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in Washington State and the State of Washington
- 2024 Centennial Accord Agency Highlights
Consultation Policy
This policy explains how DCYF works with federally recognized Tribes through a government-to-government relationship. It describes the steps DCYF follows when consulting with Tribal governments on policies and service programs.
The policy supports Tribal participation in decision-making and follows:
