Watch a Day in the Life of a Child and Family Welfare Services Caseworker
The next installment of DCYF's “Day in the Life” video series follows Stephanie McCardle during her day as a Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) Caseworker.
CFWS caseworkers support families throughout the life of their child welfare case providing health and safety visits, connecting families with resources, sharing updates during court hearings etc.
Latest Data Shows Critical Incidents Continue to Decline
A total of 11 DCYF-reviewable critical incidents were reported in the second quarter of 2026.
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has released its latest critical incident data, which shows a continued decline in the number of child fatalities and near fatalities compared to the previous year.
Suquamish Tribal Youth to Throw Mariners First Pitch on May 3
Olympia, WA — A 12-year-old member of the Suquamish Tribe will be showing off her softball skills at the May 3 Mariners game where she will throw the ceremonial first pitch as part of an annual event during Foster Care Month.
Child Welfare Leader Dedicates Nearly Four Decades to Social Work
Over the course of several decades, Dr. Joel Odimba has had every job you can imagine in the child welfare space. This June he will retire after more than 30 years of public service to the state of Washington. Odimba has not only changed the lives of the families he partnered with but left his mark on the child welfare system as a whole.
