On Jan. 27, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 25-04 which tasked the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) with convening a Family Separation Response Task Force. The Task Force will recommend policies and actions aimed at supporting children who experience family separation through the deportation or detention of parents or caregivers.
The Task Force is made up of representatives from DCYF, the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Patrol, the Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance, the Attorney General’s Office, and other state partners.
Meetings
Feb. 11, 2025