March 20, 2025
Celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities may still face when connecting to their communities.
Did you know?
- In the state of Washington there are approximately 1.3 million adults living with a disability.
- There are currently more than 900 children and youth, ages 0-21, with an intellectual or developmental disability, who are involved in the child welfare system.
- Approximately 22% of parents with a cognitive disability have Child Welfare involvement, nationwide. These parents are at an increased risk of having parental rights terminated.
Eligible children and youth can access Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Home and Community Based Waivers when in a dependency proceeding.
To learn more about DDA enrollment for a child or youth in your care, please talk with your DCYF Caseworker or DCYF's Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Program Consultants.
