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    Adoption

    Every child deserves a permanent, stable, loving family.

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    Find Early Learning/Child Care

    Get information to help make choices when searching for quality child care and early learning programs.

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    Become a Foster Parent or Kinship Caregiver

    You can make a difference in the life of a child, youth or sibling group.

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    Child Development Supports

    Early intervention services during the first three years can make a big difference in a child’s life.

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    Child Protective Services

    Get information to help you learn about and successfully navigate the child welfare system.

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    Getting Help

    Find out about benefits and programs available to families in Washington state.

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What's New

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    DCYF Launches Foster Parent Recruitment FB Page
    July 1, 2022
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    Parents Explain What Early Learning Support Means for Their Kids
    June 30, 2022
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    Child Care Stabilization Grant Dashboards
    June 30, 2022
  • Diverse professionals working as a team.
    Professional Development is About Teamwork
    June 30, 2022
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    Child Care Stabilization Grant Extended - Apply Now
    June 30, 2022
  • A group of diverse children sitting together.
    Improving Access to High-Quality Child Care
    June 30, 2022
  • A group of diverse children in a child care environment.
    Early Childhood Equity Grant Now Available
    June 30, 2022
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    DCYF & Youth Villages Award $530K to Support Youth Independence and Reduce Homelessness
    June 27, 2022
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    Unannounced On-Site Monitor Visits for Licensed Child Care Resume July 1, 2022
    June 15, 2022
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    Home Visiting Advisory Committee Provides Recommendations for Improvement
    June 15, 2022
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